The Ford Barn

39portlander · 09-24-2022, 07:13 PM

now that it's fall.... time to change the compressor oil, check/change the belt and replace the blast media.

Would like some feed back as I might try the TP MAX media, looking for lower dust and the new improved formula claims to be.

Any input would be great and thanks in advance.

bbrocksr · 09-24-2022, 08:59 PM

Black Beauty/ copper slag. little or no dust,
Bill

deuce_roadster · 09-24-2022, 09:04 PM

In my ScatBlast cabinet I have had for well over 30 years I use #80 garnet for removing paint and rust and glass beads for softer metals. I can dump the hopper and switch fairly quickly and blow the remaining dust into the vacuum system before changing media. After wearing out many of the ceramic nozzles I got a hardened steel one and it has been in there years. Many of the wear items like gloves, lights, windows, vacuum motors and bags I have changed countless times. I now use the peel off sheets on the inside of the glass which makes the window last so much longer.

Newc · 09-25-2022, 10:21 PM

parts/chips keep plugging my pickup pipe inlet. Have to reverse blow constantly. Going to try a screen above the hopper. Newc

cas3 · 09-25-2022, 10:44 PM

I use glass in my small bench top thing, used only for pot metal , aluminum, brass, etc. , leaves no trace of violence. steel I try to do with evaporust, 911, or blast outside with sand

maineford · 09-26-2022, 06:52 AM

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Seth Swoboda · 09-26-2022, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newc

parts/chips keep plugging my pickup pipe inlet. Have to reverse blow constantly. Going to try a screen above the hopper. Newc

I have this same issue in my ScatBlast Cabinet from time to time. I too reverse blow air to clear the clog. I use fine coal slag. I clean my filter pretty regular.

I have a small cheap-o cabinet for glass beading soft metals.

38bill · 09-26-2022, 02:22 PM

If you look at the TP Max review the author thought that the product broke down too soon and then became very dusty. I use Black Beauty that I can get at the local big box store but it can be pretty aggressive. I always keep some that has been used so its not over kill for softer metals.

09-24-2022, 07:13 PM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	cabinet media... now that it's fall.... time to change the compressor oil, check/change the belt and replace the blast media. Would like some feed back as I might try the TP MAX media, looking for lower dust and the new improved formula claims to be. Any input would be great and thanks in advance.

09-24-2022, 08:59 PM	#2
bbrocksr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 913	Re: cabinet media... Black Beauty/ copper slag. little or no dust, Bill

09-24-2022, 09:04 PM	#3
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: cabinet media... In my ScatBlast cabinet I have had for well over 30 years I use #80 garnet for removing paint and rust and glass beads for softer metals. I can dump the hopper and switch fairly quickly and blow the remaining dust into the vacuum system before changing media. After wearing out many of the ceramic nozzles I got a hardened steel one and it has been in there years. Many of the wear items like gloves, lights, windows, vacuum motors and bags I have changed countless times. I now use the peel off sheets on the inside of the glass which makes the window last so much longer.

09-25-2022, 10:21 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,484	Re: cabinet media... parts/chips keep plugging my pickup pipe inlet. Have to reverse blow constantly. Going to try a screen above the hopper. Newc

09-25-2022, 10:44 PM	#5
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,572	Re: cabinet media... I use glass in my small bench top thing, used only for pot metal , aluminum, brass, etc. , leaves no trace of violence. steel I try to do with evaporust, 911, or blast outside with sand

09-26-2022, 06:52 AM	#6
maineford Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: buxton maine Posts: 25	Re: cabinet media... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) scott i use aluminum oxide and it lasts really well. I can get you some from my neighbor if you would like

09-26-2022, 02:22 PM	#8
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: cabinet media... If you look at the TP Max review the author thought that the product broke down too soon and then became very dusty. I use Black Beauty that I can get at the local big box store but it can be pretty aggressive. I always keep some that has been used so its not over kill for softer metals.