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Basic HF blaster I have been using for some time. I remove the valve on the end and just use a "quick disconnect" fitting. I go through about 5 fittings a day before they wear out on the side. I buy them by the handfuls at HF.

I wear a full paint suit and cowboy boots to keep sand out of my shoes. I wear respirator, and hood. Hood has replaceable glass but scuffs so fast it was hardly worth it. I changed to goggles under the hood. HF has 3 pack for about $3 which makes them disposable.

I also wear ear plugs. Helps keep sand out of my ears. I cut my hair before blasting (buzz job) as it makes it easier to get the sand out of my hair. And I shower in the shop because there is no way in hell my wife would let me in.

Air compressor is stand up single stage but a bit anemic. I get a bout 4 minutes of descent blast pressure before I need to re-charge. Compressor doesn't get much of a break. I have a fan on it.

I also run a HF line drier; air conditioner. Before that I used to have water trouble. The line drier solved my water problems.

More then you wanted to know? How about yours Ron?





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