Air Sand Blaster Gun

• Air inlet: 1/4inch, Cup capacity, 1.0L
• Working pressure max, 8BAR
• Nozzle: 6.5MM
• Air consumption at 100% int. 5.7CFM
• Air consumption at 20% int. 1.1CFM

KEY THINGS TO KNOW details below

Amount of pressure needed or size of compressor

Regular flow of sand

Angle you are pointing the gun

grade of sand

I never sandblasted before. I had a project that I thought was small and the reviews looked good on this gun, so I got it. I have given it 5 stars because it did what it said. I've written this review to help other novices as they consider getting a gun.

CONTEXT

First, to help you understand my review, I'll give you the context. I wanted to sandblast my rusty, old boat trailer. I figured it was a small job since it is not something body mechanics are interested in doing. However, I learned that it was not a small job. It took me hours to do and hundreds of pounds of sand. I'm glad I did it. I now can do other projects and know what I'm getting into.

THE FLOW

It took me sometime to get the flow of sand to the point that it took the rust and paint off at a reasonable speed. (To me a reasonable speed is about 1 square inch per 5 seconds. Not like at an auto shop, but good enough for my project.) My compressor is able to do 135 psi, but not continuously. I found at 120 psi I was able to get good results. However, because I was doing a trailer which required me to have the gun at different angles, the canister did not work well. I kept losing contact with the sand. I got a 2' hose (I think 3' would work too) and attached it to the end of the gun. I put the other end of the hose in a bucket of sand and was able to move the gun around to get the angles I needed and also have a nice flow of sand.

SAND RECYCLE

Someone said 5 pounds of sand goes a long way. I guess that is true on a small project, but not for a trailer. First I got fine sand, but that didn't work well. I picked up medium grade and that was much better. If I could have gotten even coarser I would have. The gun doesn't have a problem moving dry sand. After 70 pounds and only getting 1/8 the way done, I decided I would recycle the sand. I put a tarp down to catch the sand. I used an old window screen to clean it. It worked great and I didn't have to drive 50 miles to get more sand. I recycled it many times and it was still so clean I kept it for another job. I put it in a plastic bag in hopes to keep moisture out.

HOOD

I'm back on Amazon to get a sandblaster hood. I should have spent the $20 for the first project like someone suggested. I had tight goggles, a mask quality mask for breathing and ear plugs and still the sand got everywhere.

Well, I hope that helps. Enjoy yourself, it is a blast :-)

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This sandblaster does exactly what I wanted it to do, I first bought one about 20 years ago from SnapOn for about $90, I thought it was sooo worth it after finding so many reasons to use it, and it couldn't have been easier to use either. so when I went looking to replace it a few weeks ago came across this one online and snatched it up for a fraction of the cost and it works about as good as the SnapOn one, can't get much easier than pour sand in canister and pull trigger.

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Arrived nicely packed in a box however the factory package had been opened and taped up. Was it a return? who knows. There were no obvious signs of use.

Initially it didn't work and after a while I discovered some masking type tape stuck inside the sand pick up. Could of come from the bag of sand,who knows.

With that figured out it now works great, you will need a pretty good size compressor to use it.

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I was skeptical that I was going to get a working product for the price. I used aluminum oxide for my cutting medium & a 200 psi compressor to do my blasting. I had a small project, so the compressor, though small did put out enough pressure to operate this gun. I had to wait on the compressor several times. A bigger compressor other than the 8 gallon 200 psi would be highly recomended, espescially if you have a large project. Something more like a shop type continuous pressure compressor. The gun worked fine, now I must work on the compressor.

Unfortunately I tried this out after the return date. This never worked at all, would not pick up any blasting media, very little suction on the siphon tube. Also it leaked air from around the fitting at the grip. My quick connect fitting was not the issue, it leaked from around the grip itself. My air compressor is way more than sufficient to power this gun and I have an air dryer so the air supply is not the issue. Total waste of money.

Ingersoll Rand R37231-600-VS 300 PSI MAX 3/8-Inch Regulator, Black

• 3/8-Inch NPT
• 0-140 PSI Pressure Range
• Flush-mount Gauge
• Relieving - standard knob control
• 113 CFM

Got this in and installed it but the first time I turned on my compressor it leaked like a sieve I tried everything but it leaked unless it was all the way up to full pressure. If I backed it off even a touch it started leaking. Was really surprised and disappointed as I've had good luck with other IR products in the past. Returned the regulator and got my money back.

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worked well, would order it again, very good price, fast shipping, easy to install and to set. Used for 2 weeks now and is working great.

Coxreels Air Hose Reel With Hose - 3/8in. x 50ft. Hose, Max. 300 PSI

• HOSE REEL
• COXREELS Performance Series Self-Retracting Air/Water Reels store hoses neatly and prevent wear and user fatigue.
• Mount on floor, wall, or ceiling.
• Pressure rating to 300 psi.

Coxreels Air Hose Reel 3/8" x 50ft. hose 300 PSI

This product is the Coxreels model P-LP-350. P: Performance series; LP: Low Pressure (300 psi); 350: 3/8" x 50' hose (included).

I've owned one of these reels since 1993, and have used it hundreds of times.

The reel works as you would expect of a high-quality product. To have the reel lock at the hose length needed; pull out what you need, and stop after one of the loud clicks. When done, pull the hose out a foot or so to release the lock, and slowly release the hose for it to automatically roll back up. Don't let go of the hose at that point, because it goes in so fast, it could hurt someone or damage something if smacked by the hose end. (The only reels on the market where it's safe to let the hose go when it's winding up, is the more expensive Coxreels EZ-Coil series; they feed the hose in, slowly.)

About 6 months ago, air started leaking in the fitting that the air compressor's hose attaches to. I sent an e-mail to Coxreels technical support and they told me which new part would eliminate the leak. I purchased, then replaced the swivel (see Customer Images), and the reel is as good as new. It's nice to know you can still get the manufacturer to provide advice on a 15-year old product.

The reel is all steel, except for the brass fittings. The base is 1/4" steel plate and is very strong. The painting has held up without any issues. The hose that comes with the reel is excellent reinforced rubber. It looks pretty much as it did 15 years ago. There are no rattles when pulling the hose out, as with some cheaper hose reels.

This is a high-quality, professional-grade hose reel. Highly recommended.

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Amazon's description and pictures are some times confusing. If you want a hose reel with hoses, make sure you read very carefully that it does come with hoses.

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High quality professional unit. Works very well. Mounts on wall or ceiling. Does not leak air. Strong recoil spring. High quality hose also. You will need a typical 3/8" hose to run from your air compressor to the hose reel. Hose and fittings are easily found at Home Depot etc.

Craftsman 150 PSI Air Compressor

• Tire chuck

Used this compressor about 10-15 times and then the bottom screw broke. So that works out to about $10 to inflate a set of tires. The warranty was only one year.

Dealing with Sears products is an adventure that you will probably want to forego!! No service at the store. No service at the 800 number. In fact, they tell you to press two for warranties and then tell you that you pressed the wrong number!!!

Bad product, bad customer service.

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At first i thought the unit was broke , i found it had to be on for about a minute for the pressure to build. it pumped my vehicle tire up in a manner of secondes like at the gas station. if you are looking for an air compressor for the home this is awesome.

- Ingersoll Rand Type-30 Reciprocating Air Compressor - 5 HP, 230 Volt 3 Phase, Model# 2340L5-V

• 100% cast iron construction
• 1-pc. connecting rod
• Finned copper intercooler
• Extended 2-year warranty on the pump when you use start-up kit #1592008

Want an expensive surprise? Rely on this photo and expect a single phase compressor. The photo shows the Northern tool 1 phase Item# 1592007A NOT the three phase compressor Item# 1592007B.

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I am extremely satisfied with Ingersoll Rand as a company. The problem is...if you order the wrong item, it costs way too much to return such large products and then you have to pay a restocking fee (usually 15-20%) I could have went to my local Tractor Supply and bought the same thing. Live and Learn I guess!

The Source OA-TANKBT Protective Tank Boot for 10 lb. The Source High Performance Portable Air System

• Extra Protection
• Fits 10 lb. Cylinders
• Heavy Duty Resin
• Comes in Black
• Non Skid Bottom

I like the product it works good, but there is a couple of issues with the product, first it didn't fit the tank I purchased it for, as much as I tried I could not get the tank to fit in the boot, it was about a 1/4 of an inch too small,finally I took an industrial heat gun and heated up the 'boot' untill it got pliable then it would go over the tank, I doubt I will ever be able to get it off as I'm sure when it cooled down it contracted to it's normal size, but that's OK it's on there now so no need for it to come off. Second the points on the top keep the tank fitting flush against the holding bracket so I couldn't secure it with the locking handle, so I had to take a Dremmel to it and grind the points off so it would be a 'circle not a hexagon then it would fit flush up against the holding bracket so I could use the locking handle to keep the tank upright, all in all I'm satisfied with the product but these two issues were a challenge.

Grex G-MAC.P G-MAC MAC Valve with Quick Connect Coupler and Plug, for Paasche Airbrush and Hose

• Gives you the freedom to put airflow control on any of your airbrushes, instead of being restricted to a specific airbrush
• Comes as a quick connect air coupler allowing you to easily switch between airbrushes to give every airbrush the ability to control airflow
• Attaches to the air inlet of your airbrush. Provides better balance compared to having the airflow control below the head of the airbrush
• Designed with a large dial to allow easy air pressure adjustments. This is helpful when spraying and adjusting air pressures simultaneously
• Capable of achieving fine adjustments to give precise air flow control. Three full dial rotations to change from zero air flow to full air flow

I bought the GREX because the generic product had a bunch of reviews stating that "It was bent" on delivery. Works just as advertised, nicely made product.

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ETQ IN3500I 3,500 Watt 149.5cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator

I purchased this generator in February 2010. I tried to use it six times during the summer for a small air conditioner. It lost it's ignition spark and will not start. I took it to a factory authorized repair shop and they found the manufacturer does not have replacement parts for it. I am out $849.99, with a generator that cannot be repaired and would not recomend anyone purchase this generator. I am very disappointed Amazon has it for sale under these circumstances.

The ETQ invertor/generator that we purchased works very well. It took a few pulls of the starter for the initial startup, but subsequent startups are quick and easy. It has good reserve wattage for most applications that we use it for. It will run a 10,000btu combination portable A/C-Heater and start a 2hp small air compressor and run it. It is slightly more noisy than the 2KW Honda, but it is 1KW more output and one third the price. It is a good product for now, we just have to wait and see how long it lasts.

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Can't beat the price but you can definitely hear the difference btwn this product and high dollar high quality products. The Amazon ad says 60db noise level but when it arrived, the product specs say 60-65db. Remember each 3db DOUBLES the noise level! Heavy but the smooth handle and case make it not to difficult to lug around a short distance. Took many pulls to get it started the first time and it died the first time I started the camper 13500BTU A/C unit but the gen was in ECO mode (auto throttle mode). After that I run it in normal mode when I want to run the A/C. The RPMs oscillate in ECO mode under minimal load which does not inspire confidence in quality. Wondering how many seasons I'll get out of it.

Update: 2 years later and it still works. I've mistreated it by leaving gas in it for long periods of time. I just pop the carb off, disassemble it, and do a thorough cleaning and she fires right back up again. some of the plastic covers tend to pop off occasionally when I'm moving it around but that doesn't effect the performance. I've upgraded my rating to 4 stars because of the reliability.

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I bought this unit to run my 15000 BTU AC in my travel trailer. Got the unit in and was very excited to give it a try. I was soon disapointed to find out that it would not start the AC. I had been told that a 3000 watt gen would do this but this unit would not no matter what I tried. I then got a friend to bring his 2800 watt unit of a different brand. It would start the AC just fine. I ended up buying a Yamaha 3000 watt which does the job great. I wish this little unit would have worked because it is half the weight of the yamaha. It is still a good little gen but just doesnt have the umph to start bigger items. It is also not load but it is a little noisy compared to the Yamaha.

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EASTERN TOOL GENERATOR MODEL IN-3500I

I WAS IMMEDIATELY ATTRACTED TO THIS GENERATOR FOR ITS COMPACT SIZE, LOW NOISE ATTRIBUTES AND PRICE TAG. IT MIMICKS THE YAMAHA GENERATORS IN COLOR AND I'M CERTAIN, BY NO COINCIDENCE. I RECEIVED THIS ITEM QUITE QUICKLY FROM AMAZON AS IT IS A RATHER LARGE AND HEAVY PACKAGE. I READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ADDING GAS OR OIL AND BECAME VERY FAMILIAR WITH ITS RUNNING PROCESS.

AFTER ADDING GAS AND OIL I SPENT OVER 1 HOUR TRYING TO GET THIS GENERATOR RUNNING. IT WOULD START FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS AND THEN JUST QUIT. IT WAS AS THOUGH THE UNIT WAS GETTING TOO MUCH GAS OR NOT ENOUGH. I TRIED EVERY COMBINATION WITH THE CHOKE LEVER, FUEL COCK POSITIONS AND SO ON, WITH NO LUCK. IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO START THIS GENERATOR I ALSO NOTICED IN ITS POOR DESIGN THAT THE PULL STARTER RUBBED A 1" BURN INTO THE PLASTIC. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE DESIGN IS SUCH THAT YOU PULL THE STARTER CORD UPWARDS FROM A LATERAL POSITION ON THE UNIT AND THE STRING ALWAYS RUBS THE PLASTIC. AFTER ENOUGH FRICTION IT BURNS A RATHER LARGE LINE INTO THE PLASTIC. THE REMEDY FOR THIS WOULD BE TO START THIS DEVICE ON A TABLE OR DEVICE THAT PUTS THE GENERATOR AT LEVEL WITH YOUR ARM WHICH IS JUST PLAIN RIDICULOUS UNLESS YOUR RUNNING IT IN THE BED OF A TRUCK. THE STARTER CORD SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED SO THAT YOU PULL UPWARDS.

BY BIGGEST COMPLAINT HOWEVER HAS BEEN THE LACK OF ANY KIND OF RESPONSE FROM EASTERN TOOL COMPANY WHO BUILDS THIS "ALL SIZZLE BUT NO STEAK" GENERATOR AFTER SENDING 2 EMAILS CONCERNING THE STARTING PROBLEM. I DONT CARE SO MUCH THAT THIS UNIT HAS A RUNNING PROBLEM AS MUCH AS I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAVEN'T HEARD ANY RESPONSE FROM THE COMPANY WHO BUILT IT. I WILL TRY AGAIN ONE MORE TIME TO CONTACT THEM AND THEN I'LL JUST TAKE IT TO A SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AND ITS OTHER PRODUCTS EITHER. MY ADVICE: SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND GET A TIME TESTED AND PROVEN PRODUCT FROM YAMAHA, HONDA OR OTHER...

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Ingersoll Rand 125 Standard Duty Needle Scaler

• For surface preparation work involving the cleaning or removal of paint, rust, dirt or weld slag, the 125 is a durable, dependable, economical solution
• 19 Needles
• Each needle 1/8-Inch (3.2 mm)
• 4600 Blows per minute at free speed

Bought the IR assuming a quality tool, wrong. The outer shell could not be moved without extreme effort. Finally got it apart and found burrs left inside the housing from the manufacturing process, Ground them off with a dremel, reassembled and now works OK. In hindsite probably shoud have just sent the whole thing back. Its not made in USA but China. I have found some of their stuff OK but they have lousy quality control

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I bought this product for my husband and he loves it, he said it works great..

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It's a good tool ingersoll rand tools are quality tools and I've always had good luck with them I've used this gun a lot since I got it one thing about it though sometimes the hammer sticks even when oiled daily

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Considered some cheaper verisons and looked at Northern Tool and Harbour Freight, but this needle scaler is far better built and more substantial. Using it to repair an old combine to working order and it makes rust removal go a whole lot faster.

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I have only had for a week and it is working well, if that changes i'll update. I used to clean up rusty parts on a 35 ford body,frame and engine block i'm restoring. There is still some sandblasting to do but I have saved hours and hours of time and money. I recommend you hold at an angl for delicate work and at 90degrees for more aggressive cleaning. It also has 3 settings for this.It works good for cleaning slag off welds also. A god money and time saving tool !

Safety Air Gun

• Self Relieving High Flow

I had one of these for years 'till someone stole it.

I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to get another one

that was finely made. Sometimes the item is produced cheaper

and becomes a piece of crap. I ordered this one and was

so happy to see that it was made of quality metal, nicely

put together with no metal burrs. It doesn't weigh much and

blows the air quickly and doesn't whistle while it is doing so.

I should have ordered some more, hopefully no one will steal this one.

Air Water / Oil Separator

• Eliminate condensation and water buildup in your compressor's air line.
• Unit can be used with any compressor
• Helps to optomize the efficiency of your air tools.
• Air inlet: 1/4" NPT
• 90 PSI maximum

Simple. Very well made. Works well with my airbrush to take the last contaminents out of the line before going into the fine spray gun.

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The unit cost almost as much to ship as the price of the unit. The design is not good and comes with no instructions (like in or out air line). The unit itself was broken (the plastic piece that holds the filter was broken in half and no longer held he filter in place). I was able to get a better designed/manufactured unit for about the same price at Home Depot. Note: It's not worth my time to return the unit. I show it to friends as an example of how you should be careful buying things on the internet.

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This is a small tool....it is too small for my application so I didn't use it.