Bead Blast Cabinet

[George D. 31849]

Can anyone recommend a company that sells a decent countertop bead blast cabinet large enough to fit a rally wheel. I've looked at Harbor, but was wondering what else is out there.

[Larry S.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

Just becarefull what you ask for you may get it.

That being said what I learned about blast cabinets is allthough you maybe able to stuff a wheel in to a bench top cabinets,you may not be able to actually have enough room to work on the wheel.The gun is normally at least 4" long,then you need about 4" away from the peice to be able to work. then you want to be about 4" to 6" away from your viewing area so you dont etch your glass.

Good luck with it

[William C.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

TIP products in Canfield Ohio has suitable units, but you probaly need a "stand alone" as opposed to a countertop do do a wheel. They have a wide selection. 1-800-321-9260

[Dick W.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

Web site for Tip

http://www.tptool.com

[Harmon C.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

I have a TIP model 952 and it will hold a C-3 8" wheel. With the tire on it is very tight. With the tire off it is as small of a unit that would work well.
Lyle

[John M.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

I have had a TIP 960 pro cabinet for almost 5 years now and have been very pleased with it, and would reccomend them to anybody! One thing to keep in mind about cabinets, is that they spread finely fractured silica throughout your shop. This is really bad stuff to get in your lungs, and your cabinet should either exhaust to the outside, or should be flitered through a HEPA filter. I went ahead and bought the exhaust vac and had it equiped with the HEPA filter and a final filter bag. I run my cabinet at least 4 hours a week, and I don't need all that silica in my lungs!

http://www.tptools.com

Regards, John McGraw

[Tracy C.]

besides that, the stuff will find a way to under

your car cover and scratch up your pride and joy...

good advice John..thanks

[John O.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

Check out Eastwood..I do believe they have them. WWW.Eastwood.com

John

[Jerry S.]

Re: Bead Blast Cabinet

The best value for your money are the cabinets made by Economy in Michigan. We got everything needed for around $900.00. This included a built-in fabric dust collector.