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Abrasive Blaster

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i have a older ch 3hp, 20 gal, 230v air compressor that puts out 8cfm@ 90 psi.

would i have any luck with any of these blasters, or would it be a waste of $ and time till i get a bigger compressor?

http://www.eastwood.com/review/product/ ... /3203/?p=2

http://www.harborfreight.com/110-lb-pre ... 69724.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-a ... 37025.html

would like to blast my frame and some body panels.
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I have one similar to the last one http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-a ... 37025.html I used it with my 21 gallon HF compressor to start with. It worked OK but had to wait for pressure to build back up frequently. I don't believe it even puts out as much cfm@90 as yours does. I used the Black Diamond fine grit media and it sprays well through the portable pot. I don't think it's as heavy as sand and doesn't hold moisture so there's no "clumping". I've since acquired a much larger air compressor and the pot works very well for everything I've blasted...and I've blasted EVERYTHING :lol:
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Thanks Sargentrs. i guess for the price it sure won't hurt to give it a try.
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