OT sand blaster question

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I don't have one but I do have an opinion. The two key functions that make or break a media-blaster is the flow and the nozzle. There is a really fine line between having too small of a nozzle and too large of one. Too small and the tip is constantly plugging requiring you to stop and unplug. Too large of a nozzle wastes time and media as it does not have the velocity due to the hole being too big (--and the compressor not being able to maintain adequate CFM of air-flow). As with anything that I have experienced at H/F, their consumables are very cheaply made. Therefore if you put a tip in and 5 minutes later the aggregate has worn the hole too large due to a cheaply made nozzle, you will never be satisfied. Personally, I spend the money for the Carbide nozzles over the Ceramic nozzle for longevity, and you need to know there are great differences between Ceramic nozzle qualities. I personally would suggest you watch for a TiP manufactured blaster on eBay and purchase that, Then your expendables won't cost you an arm & leg, and you will have something worth selling when you are finished.