Topic: Blasting booth upgrades

[JKWilson]

Seems I recall (from somewhere!), a post on upgrading a blasting booth with the TP Tools gun assembly. Anyone done this and/or have recommendations? I'd really like some tips, suggestions, comments from experiences specifically with the TP stuff. Thanks!!

[midlife]

I have a pretty good sized blasting cabinet that I bought from TPTools, along with a lot of the air line regulators, filters, etc.  They are an excellent company.  My cabinet has lasted 10 years now and hasn't had a problem yet. 

[JKWilson]

Cool! Thanks Randy.

[gjz30075]

I second that motion on TP stuff.  My blast cabinet is a TP, probably 25 yrs old and I bought it from a friend about 20 years ago.   The advantage is TP consumables are sturdy and always available (as long as TP remains in business).   Other than it being a bit on the small side, I love it.

Greg Z

[carlite65]

another +1 on the TP stuff. top notch all the way around. best piece of equipment i have ever purchased.

[66GTCoupe]

Tip Tools or as their called now TP Tools as they had some lawsuits in the 90's for silica sand will be in business as long as the old man is alive they'll be in business

[e093116]

What size compressor do you have?

What media will you primarily use?

Do you want a gun with a trigger, or just a nozzle with a foot pedal?

The pedal controlled nozzles are much smaller, this might free up just enough space to let you blast a bigger item if your cabinet is on the small side.  You might also find the nozzle to be easier to control and cause less hand fatigue.

I briefly looked at the TP tools stuff, I wouldn't consider their prices on replacement/upgrade parts a good deal by any means.  Grainger has equivalent stuff for less and that is at their catalog price. 

Get a tungsten carbide or boron carbide nozzle.