Impressive! I love you didn't quit and your modification worked!! For people seeking an inexpensive sand blaster, this video shows how the mod is done. Once again, Friends, Live and learn! Thanks, Anatollii!
I have the same tool. On page 8 of the instruction manual, under General Operating Instructions, it says "WARNING. Do not use sand for blasting." Further down, it states that compressor pressure should not exceed 90 psi. I had no problems, after reading the manual. That's what it's for.
Not sure which manual you're looking at, but that's not what it says. The warning is specifically regarding using sand with silica, and it's NOT that the unit can't use sand, the warning is specifically about breathing silicosis and aluminum oxide.
Dude, you just saved me so much sanding. Tryed the gun yesterday, didnt work. Been procrastinating sanding the molding on 10 oak doors for my friend, your a life savour man !
Nice details, I have an old one that I never use because it never worked well. Going to work on that. Very handy to not have to pull out the big blaster for small jobs.
Holy Cow! Some hobbies should not be tried without researching the danger or hazards! When I saw you hold the metal with a bare hand and I was already concerned when you stated going to home depot for a bag of sand... If you accidentally pass that over your bare hand it can take off flesh. Sand is risky, even with a dust filter, when you take it off the dangerous dust is lingering in the air. Yes some sands are safer than others but why mess around, get some blast media.
Thanks for this mod video and sizing on bits/holes. I know this is 2 1/2 years old, but for folks that are coming here later, it does indeed say not to use sand. However, I found a decent work around to get consistent media size from Home Depot sandbox sand. I first put the sand out on a tarp to dry in the sun - Then use a mesh strainer you can get from Walmart/Target and filter into a milk jug/soda bottle through a funnel. It takes out the largest pebbles and gives a generally consistent media without clogging.
@@coldspring624 You don't blast the beach sand at high velocity on metal plates while breathing the dust though. The NO SAND warning is because of silicosis, a lung disease that's nasty and occurs quite fast when exposed to significant amounts of silica (sand, concrete, plaster and other dusts, even glass) either over time or in acute exposure.
I just brought one of those guns and same thing out the box it did not work so thank you very much for making this video it helps alot cause I was about to take it back to the store
@@23steph13 I’d like to say it went well, and I did get it done. Works incredibly well. Just took about 8 times the length of this video. LOL But worth the effort.
Man you are a true blue Harbor Freight customer. Harbor freight sandblaster. Harbor freight cordless drill and those dangerous gold drill bitts that snap in a heartbeat . I drilled a piece once like you did. Held the piece to be drilled in one hand while drilling with the other. The bit snapped and I drilled right through my thumb with the broken bit that was left in the drill. What a bloody mess . I NEVER buy drill bits from Harbor Freight anymore.
It does work out of the box if you use the proper media. Home Depot sand is made for a child's sandbox. It does not have a consistent grit size. I've used glass bead & aluminum oxide with great success. Moisture will clump the media and clog the gun, you need a water separator right at the gun.
You have a 50/50 chance with this sand blaster, I did the modifications and it works great now but the guy next door to me, his worked right out of the box. I am also glad you remind everyone to wear goggles and gloves are a good idea as well, Thank you.
@@nateb4543 Not just the paint dust. The very sand itself that is being used for blasting here contains silica and you can end up with silicosis which is no joke.
NOT supposed to be using sand through this gun. Says right on it not to use sand. Glass beads worked great through mine. No issues. Haven’t tried baking soda but should work too. All this extra work was unnecessary
I followed this recommendations and the blasting improved a lot, but still was not good for the task at hand. I was trying to remove old paint from a porch light and it failed miserably. My compressor does not hold 90 psi for more than a second or two, it drops to 60 very quickly, so that might be my problem and not the improved modified gun. Thank you.
Just picked up one of these today along with a used 5.5 hp compressor for $70.00. Hooked everything up and loaded the gun with glass heads. I’m going to etch glass. Cut a stencil on my Cricut, stuck it on a glass I wanted to test on and it was fantastic. I live in SW Florida so humidity is a way of life here. Installed a desiccant moisture absorber in line and went to town. I am throughly empresses with thing. It does a great job.
I gotta strip the paint off some old steel wheels for a repaint. Liquid strippers barely phase it. A 2400psi pressure washer with the needle tip does not phase it. Think this would do anything?
NO SAND warning is because of silicosis, a lung disease that's nasty and occurs quite fast when exposed to significant amounts of silica (sand, concrete, plaster and other dusts, even glass) either over time or in acute exposure.
The most important factor in any media blasting is having the proper media. Home Depot sand is not made for sandblasting. It has tiny rocks, pebbles, and debris in the bag. You need either sand made for sandblasting, or you can filter your own sand through a screen to remove the larger particles that are clogging the valve and the tip on the gun.
"silica dust is very hazardous to inhale." silica dust is really bad, it lingers in their air and doesn't settle, then becomes airborn. most states have banned it's use. it's worth the spend to go to a tool shop and buy the proper sandblasting media, plus get advice on the right material to use for your job.
@@LatinDanceVideos Blasting media is quite expensive especially if you don’t have a way to recover and recycle it I don’t agree with banning the use of silica sand just saying it’s dangerous or hazardous isn’t the best warning either they should put the definition of silicosis then people could make an educated decision to use a respirator or not
Thanks for the video, I did the modification on mine but it still didn't work properly. Can you please tell me what size air compressor you used? I have a Dewalt 16 gallon compressor, I used play sand and also tried black diamond media. Could the compressor size be the issue? Thanks
you can use river sand if you dry it out first i use a metal bucket on a propane burner to dry the sand quick and easy damp sand will clog any sand blaster
Анатолий, здравствуйте. Спасибо за видео, собираюсь обзавестись таким же или подобным. Как вообще впечатления от аппарата после доработки? Можете рекомендовать ?)
Obviously not an experienced user. You’d think, however, that someone could kinda figure out that if the tool is meant to remove paint and rust, it MIGHT be wise to: a)wear some good gloves and b) keep your hands and other body parts away from the nozzle. C) wear a mask or better yet a respirator and goggles or a face shield.
I'm looking for a blaster to strip varnish off some old wooden chairs. Every video I've watched on RUclips, including your video, doesn't say anything about PSI, guns, tips, or medium to use. The people in the videos just start blasting. I want to buy a blaster and everything I need to blast wood. Can y'all enlighten me about what I need?
I bought one and when I unscrewed the aluminum tip the hole has a plug screwed into it and I can’t unscrew it so looks like I’m gonna have to drill it out
I found sacks of black grit at Menards. I think it was eleven bucks or so. It works great but you are constantly refilling the hopper. I tried baking soda today. I dont think it's as aggressive but it lasted a lot longer. I bought sand and it didnt go through, im sure glad it didnt, the comments said I would have Silicosis right now. I have a respirator so i might get a second gun to modify.
This is perfect for those wanting to blast coarse media yes it's probably not intended for it but it obviously works so i dont see the issue for all the ppl wining
Impressive! I love you didn't quit and your modification worked!! For people seeking an inexpensive sand blaster, this video shows how the mod is done. Once again, Friends, Live and learn! Thanks, Anatollii!
I have the same tool. On page 8 of the instruction manual, under General Operating Instructions, it says "WARNING. Do not use sand for blasting." Further down, it states that compressor pressure should not exceed 90 psi. I had no problems, after reading the manual. That's what it's for.
Not sure which manual you're looking at, but that's not what it says. The warning is specifically regarding using sand with silica, and it's NOT that the unit can't use sand, the warning is specifically about breathing silicosis and aluminum oxide.
Outstanding modification! I REALLY appreciate you going through he steps AND bit sizes. Good job!! Going to buy one tomorrow.
Dude, you just saved me so much sanding. Tryed the gun yesterday, didnt work. Been procrastinating sanding the molding on 10 oak doors for my friend, your a life savour man !
Awesome video. Thanks for taking the risk on the modification of your new tool and for sharing with us!
Awesome job on the modifications thanks ,thats exacly what I need it for ...
Nice details, I have an old one that I never use because it never worked well. Going to work on that. Very handy to not have to pull out the big blaster for small jobs.
I just bought the same unit, and out of the box it failed to work, thank you for showing how to modify, good job
Found me a new tool to have for my shop. The mods worked great. Thanks for sharing
Great to hear!
Holy Cow! Some hobbies should not be tried without researching the danger or hazards! When I saw you hold the metal with a bare hand and I was already concerned when you stated going to home depot for a bag of sand... If you accidentally pass that over your bare hand it can take off flesh. Sand is risky, even with a dust filter, when you take it off the dangerous dust is lingering in the air. Yes some sands are safer than others but why mess around, get some blast media.
Good job dude. You got that thing working great !!!!
Thanks for this mod video and sizing on bits/holes. I know this is 2 1/2 years old, but for folks that are coming here later, it does indeed say not to use sand. However, I found a decent work around to get consistent media size from Home Depot sandbox sand. I first put the sand out on a tarp to dry in the sun - Then use a mesh strainer you can get from Walmart/Target and filter into a milk jug/soda bottle through a funnel. It takes out the largest pebbles and gives a generally consistent media without clogging.
you should use crushed glass instead of sand because sand is bad for your health some countries have band the use of it
@@TotoGuy-Original stay off the sand beaches on a windy day right
@@coldspring624 You don't blast the beach sand at high velocity on metal plates while breathing the dust though. The NO SAND warning is because of silicosis, a lung disease that's nasty and occurs quite fast when exposed to significant amounts of silica (sand, concrete, plaster and other dusts, even glass) either over time or in acute exposure.
You saved my weekend project(my problem) thanks for the share
I just brought one of those guns and same thing out the box it did not work so thank you very much for making this video it helps alot cause I was about to take it back to the store
Excellent video I'm going to buy the gun today , thanks for the info
Justt bought one yesterday. I'm gonna make the modification before I even use it . Thank you, sir.
How did it go?
@@23steph13
I’d like to say it went well, and I did get it done. Works incredibly well. Just took about 8 times the length of this video. LOL
But worth the effort.
Thanks bro. Just what I need for my bicycle projects
Man you are a true blue Harbor Freight customer. Harbor freight sandblaster. Harbor freight cordless drill and those dangerous gold drill bitts that snap in a heartbeat . I drilled a piece once like you did. Held the piece to be drilled in one hand while drilling with the other. The bit snapped and I drilled right through my thumb with the broken bit that was left in the drill. What a bloody mess .
I NEVER buy drill bits from Harbor Freight anymore.
Wow , I have the same gun with the same problem, I'll be doing what you have done , first thing in the morning, thanks
Great review. Thank you very much!
Soda didn’t didn’t do anything to the powder coating I was trying to remove.
Thank you so much for the help. Sand (dry sand) worked like a charm.
What kind of sand can you use once you make this modification?
@@brianbutterworth8186 Play sand from Home Depot.
Thank you for the review friend! Very helpful on my end!
👍 will do this before using the one I bought. Thank you for making this.
I found that making sure sand is dry without moisture and i also siffted the sand makes it work great !
Thank you very much for the demo on the mod. very helpfull
how many psi you use
It does work out of the box if you use the proper media. Home Depot sand is made for a child's sandbox. It does not have a consistent grit size. I've used glass bead & aluminum oxide with great success. Moisture will clump the media and clog the gun, you need a water separator right at the gun.
What grit sand do you need to use ?
@@hunterwingler543 I got decent results with 100/170 glass bead
thanks Anatoli. Mine worked out of the box but not as good as i wanted. Im gonna mod it like you showed.
You have a 50/50 chance with this sand blaster, I did the modifications and it works great now but
the guy next door to me, his worked right out of the box. I am also glad you remind everyone to
wear goggles and gloves are a good idea as well, Thank you.
What media do you use
I've heard a lot that a respirator or mask is very important. Guessing it makes paint dust or something.
@@nateb4543 Not just the paint dust. The very sand itself that is being used for blasting here contains silica and you can end up with silicosis which is no joke.
@@Hereford1642 ya since this comment i strained sand i had for blasting, there was a bunch of dust and looked it up. Now i wear a reapirator
@@nateb4543 My work here is done.
Thanks man, this is the same problem I am having with mine.
Nice job looks like it works much better
NOT supposed to be using sand through this gun. Says right on it not to use sand. Glass beads worked great through mine. No issues. Haven’t tried baking soda but should work too. All this extra work was unnecessary
Thanks for this video... I have this Air Gun too... Ans this problem too.... Now i know what i must making. Thanks
I followed this recommendations and the blasting improved a lot, but still was not good for the task at hand. I was trying to remove old paint from a porch light and it failed miserably. My compressor does not hold 90 psi for more than a second or two, it drops to 60 very quickly, so that might be my problem and not the improved modified gun. Thank you.
Thanks man! Great share! God bless you brother!
Just picked up one of these today along with a used 5.5 hp compressor for $70.00. Hooked everything up and loaded the gun with glass heads. I’m going to etch glass. Cut a stencil on my Cricut, stuck it on a glass I wanted to test on and it was fantastic. I live in SW Florida so humidity is a way of life here. Installed a desiccant moisture absorber in line and went to town. I am throughly empresses with thing. It does a great job.
Awesome modification thank you for sharing. 🤗🎸🌏FNZealand
Nice mods, impressive, thanks for sharing 👍😃
Going to give this a try!!
The "O" ring took you right back to a small opening.
I gotta strip the paint off some old steel wheels for a repaint. Liquid strippers barely phase it. A 2400psi pressure washer with the needle tip does not phase it. Think this would do anything?
I bought same model as you and have the same issue...gonna try those modifications, thanks
Nice job. Just bought one and will make the mod.
Exelente amigo ,saludos desde chile
NO SAND warning is because of silicosis, a lung disease that's nasty and occurs quite fast when exposed to significant amounts of silica (sand, concrete, plaster and other dusts, even glass) either over time or in acute exposure.
How much blasting media do you use with these modifications in place?
The most important factor in any media blasting is having the proper media. Home Depot sand is not made for sandblasting. It has tiny rocks, pebbles, and debris in the bag. You need either sand made for sandblasting, or you can filter your own sand through a screen to remove the larger particles that are clogging the valve and the tip on the gun.
You're just talking about the fancy sandbox sand that you can get at HD.
excellent pistolet !!
excellent - nice job! thanks
Thanks
dumb question. when he drills out the gun he said all the way to? or through? the bottom? not through and through right?
Great video!
How many horsepower and scfm are you running from the compressor?? Thanks David
oh it does work you just need to get proper blasting media sand from home depot is not good most likely too much moisture , works great with soda
This is awesome! Great work! Also putting that little black car clip in that top hole is fucking genius lmfao. Thank you!
Fi like the mod, but wonder if it would stil work if blasting with SODA? Or is it only used, no, with sand like media? Thank you.
Ok I’m intrigued and totally gonna try it. What size air compressor are you using please?
Thanks for sharing!
The bigger the better. They recomended 90psi pressure and with small air compressor you will be waiting more then blasting.
When blasting with sand use at least a dust mask as silica dust is very hazardous to inhale.
"silica dust is very hazardous to inhale."
silica dust is really bad, it lingers in their air and doesn't settle, then becomes airborn. most states have banned it's use. it's worth the spend to go to a tool shop and buy the proper sandblasting media, plus get advice on the right material to use for your job.
@@LatinDanceVideos Blasting media is quite expensive especially if you don’t have a way to recover and recycle it I don’t agree with banning the use of silica sand just saying it’s dangerous or hazardous isn’t the best warning either they should put the definition of silicosis then people could make an educated decision to use a respirator or not
@@Ezekiel-OffRoad Yup... lungs are more expendable. This video is dangerous, the sand is illegal in the US.
How big was your compressor. Maybe that was the problem, plus moiture. But well done. A+
very helpful, thanks
Exelente yo compré una pero salío defectuosa de la entrada de aire estaba quebrada. Saludos
Good job!
Brilliant mod.... Gonna tear mine apart now.
Thanks for the video, I did the modification on mine but it still didn't work properly. Can you please tell me what size air compressor you used? I have a Dewalt 16 gallon compressor, I used play sand and also tried black diamond media. Could the compressor size be the issue? Thanks
The capacity of the compressor only influences the possible duration of sandblasting.
The grain size of the medium may be too coarse.
you can use river sand if you dry it out first i use a metal bucket on a propane burner to dry the sand quick and easy damp sand will clog any sand blaster
Can I use a car tire air compressor to power a sand blaster?
Well done brother. Thanks for sharing your advice with us !
Spasibo! Dosvdanya хорошо! спасибо!
gr8 video cheers
I had the same problem. Unfortunately, I didn’t see this video until I returned mine to the store.
Thanks for the information.
Анатолий, здравствуйте. Спасибо за видео, собираюсь обзавестись таким же или подобным. Как вообще впечатления от аппарата после доработки? Можете рекомендовать ?)
Nice mod! :) Any chance to share your compressor specs? FAD / Actually Delivered l/min
what size of sand did you grab at home depot
whats the compressor psi you are using buddy?
What sand are you putting in there?
I think it works much better than the other bigger ones, right?
Great video
Definately working now
Do you think this device would work on raptor paint with sand??
Thank you.
I almost dumped the damn thing.
Did you use actual sand? Or abrasive made for a sandblaster
This guys spraying an inch away from his fingers.. fucking legend.
Obviously not an experienced user. You’d think, however, that someone could kinda figure out that if the tool is meant to remove paint and rust, it MIGHT be wise to: a)wear some good gloves and b) keep your hands and other body parts away from the nozzle. C) wear a mask or better yet a respirator and goggles or a face shield.
Great job!!! You used sand or what kind of sand you used it pliz can u tell me thanks
Play sand from Home Depot
What’s the power of your air compressor thanks.
I'm looking for a blaster to strip varnish off some old wooden chairs.
Every video I've watched on RUclips, including your video, doesn't say anything about PSI, guns, tips, or medium to use. The people in the videos just start blasting.
I want to buy a blaster and everything I need to blast wood.
Can y'all enlighten me about what I need?
good job, sir
Thanks
Have the same gun don't work thanks will try this thumbs up.thanks again 👍😀👌😊🙂
Nice mod. I might revisit mine ($0) vs buying a new sandblaster. I just have a small job to do
Thanks for the link to product 😅 good review but how can I find this particular blaster?
What size is the connector you use ?
What type of metal did you blast in the video?
It works fine out of the box if ........get this....... you follow the instructions!
I bought one and when I unscrewed the aluminum tip the hole has a plug screwed into it and I can’t unscrew it so looks like I’m gonna have to drill it out
thanks
Did you turn the lever on the front to open the hopper?
Yes it is not designed to run with sand. Sand particles are too big and will clog up the hole. That is why I drilled it out.
Can you use soda with it?
I found sacks of black grit at Menards. I think it was eleven bucks or so. It works great but you are constantly refilling the hopper. I tried baking soda today. I dont think it's as aggressive but it lasted a lot longer. I bought sand and it didnt go through, im sure glad it didnt, the comments said I would have Silicosis right now. I have a respirator so i might get a second gun to modify.
Like a day at the beach
Definitely tried to run to thick of a media and a water/air filter would help as well but still good video man
This is perfect for those wanting to blast coarse media yes it's probably not intended for it but it obviously works so i dont see the issue for all the ppl wining
Awesome video! What size/model of compressor are you running? Thanks in advance!
Answer please
You need to use atleast 100 PSI