open air valve about 3/4 , and media starting at half and adjusting. but to make it last longer a compressor with at least 30cfm is what you really need. You can blast at 50psi forever with that and 1/2 inch hose ,
I worked at a shop with a Harbor Freight blaster similar to the one you have. We tried about everything and nothing would make that work well. It did something but it took a long time.
Own one of the early media blasters- the red one very similar to the one you have. Every time you use it you're going to have to play with the adjustment valves. It changes with the weather conditions and supply air moisture. Best to get pieces needed to blasted lined up so when you get blaster set up. Remember to screen material if reusing. Have fun P.S. remember to keep hand shut off open all the way when using saves sealing washer
Thats a common blaster and the hot tip is to just use the bottom valve to let out just enough media to take off the surface and when the lower valve gets plugged a bit you close the upper valve a little bit and pressurize the tank to help clean it out... its gonna use a lot of air so you really only can go a short time and then let the compressoe catch up...remember the more it runs the more water it developes...take freqent breaks...and yes... it makes a hell of a mess....I have a big one and it taxes the compressor pretty good... for little jobs I've had good luck with the hand held bucket type...lot easier to use...you'll probibly get a call from a neighbor saying they think you have leak in one of your tires...now make some progress...
I was going to mention Eastwood flapper wheel for metal cleaning but I’m guessing we’ll see what system is better with your review!!!! Time will tell!!!!
So, now you're getting blasted in front of everyone? Once you get it figured out, that should be a very useful tool. All the best to you, from another Dave.
That doesn't look like walnut shells to me. It looks like there was sand or some other media left in there prior to pouring the walnut. You can see the debris is white. That's more than likely sand...
Yeah. I was hoping to see how walnut would do removing spray paint from a polished aluminum wheel. I don't want scuff the surface. I may just end up using baking soda.
Sorry for the late reply. I gave up on this whole idea because it was just too damn messy, lol. To be honest, the small amount of baking soda that was left in the system was much better than the shells.
open air valve about 3/4 , and media starting at half and adjusting. but to make it last longer a compressor with at least 30cfm is what you really need. You can blast at 50psi forever with that and 1/2 inch hose ,
I worked at a shop with a Harbor Freight blaster similar to the one you have. We tried about everything and nothing would make that work well. It did something but it took a long time.
Own one of the early media blasters- the red one very similar to the one you have. Every time you use it you're going to have to play with the adjustment valves. It changes with the weather conditions and supply air moisture. Best to get pieces needed to blasted lined up so when you get blaster set up. Remember to screen material if reusing. Have fun P.S. remember to keep hand shut off open all the way when using saves sealing washer
Thats a common blaster and the hot tip is to just use the bottom valve to let out just enough media to take off the surface and when the lower valve gets plugged a bit you close the upper valve a little bit and pressurize the tank to help clean it out... its gonna use a lot of air so you really only can go a short time and then let the compressoe catch up...remember the more it runs the more water it developes...take freqent breaks...and yes... it makes a hell of a mess....I have a big one and it taxes the compressor pretty good... for little jobs I've had good luck with the hand held bucket type...lot easier to use...you'll probibly get a call from a neighbor saying they think you have leak in one of your tires...now make some progress...
hahaha, this nut dust is actually pretty discreet. Thanks for the tips.
Absolutely love your humour!
Watching the paint disappear was oddly satisfying.
Yes, it's like power washing a dirty patio
Looks like the walnut shell does great!! I have almost the same setup and it's constantly being finicky, but I've only ran sand through it.
I think the baking soda works best, but is very expensive, and creates a death cloud for the neighbours.
Definitely better to get into the cracks and looking good Dave!!!!
One of the few tools that i have sold over the years and never used . You could polish Bugsy with it though .
That looked to be working well !
I was going to mention Eastwood flapper wheel for metal cleaning but I’m guessing we’ll see what system is better with your review!!!! Time will tell!!!!
Thank you for your video. Love your accent
You're on a rrrroll today! It appears to work quite well. Made short work of the paint anyway.👍🇨🇦
walnut shells also good for decarbonizing engine parts without causing damage.
So, now you're getting blasted in front of everyone? Once you get it figured out, that should be a very useful tool. All the best to you, from another Dave.
Call Eastwood and ask them.
I suppose you will have to play around with the adjustments to get the sand blaster perfect.
That doesn't look like walnut shells to me. It looks like there was sand or some other media left in there prior to pouring the walnut. You can see the debris is white. That's more than likely sand...
It was baking soda.
Yeah. I was hoping to see how walnut would do removing spray paint from a polished aluminum wheel. I don't want scuff the surface. I may just end up using baking soda.
@@CHRISTSMERCENARY If I had the money for soda, I would have got it, it's MUCH better than walnut shells.
"should be a blast" lol. Cool the things you can do with a big compressor, did you get the walnuts at Princess Auto?
Yes. $45 for that giant bag.
How do pilots know they're over Scotland?
Toilet paper on the closelines!
Water Separator?
What grit walnut media did you use?
Sorry for the late reply. I gave up on this whole idea because it was just too damn messy, lol. To be honest, the small amount of baking soda that was left in the system was much better than the shells.
i built a funnel shaped table to catch about 80 percent of used media
What about a funnel shaped driveway lol.