Resealing HF blast cabinet, Need recommendations |
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Resealing HF blast cabinet, Need recommendations |
biosurfer1 |
Oct 27 2009, 10:09 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
I did a search but couldn't find anything, though I know someone here mentioned resealing the Harbor Freight blast cabinet.
I bought one last night and am in the process of putting it together. I have read the sealing they do at the factory is crap and I figure I'll just change the seals while its apart. What type of seals would be best? A better foam seal? Liquid seals? I have been using a free air blaster a little bit which has worked great and is a ton of fun, however very messy so I'm really looking forward to a contained unit. Any other advice before its all put together would be great. BTW, anyone interested, the unit I bought (This one) is on sale for $219 in store, couple that with one of the 20% off coupons in a car mag and you get out the door for a little over $190...not too shabby |
Gint |
Oct 27 2009, 10:19 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Same one I've had for 10 years almost. I had to rearrange some of he seals, but I didn't have to get any new seals to get it sealed up. The hopper latch took some tweaking to get it to seal up well. They may have changed it by now, but originally your hose was just supposed to go through the hole in front of the cabinet. So I attached a swivel whip hose to the inside of the cabinet with a couple of washers and a rubber washer in between and then male plug on the outside of the cabinet. A little tweaking and it's performed well for years. Not bad for $200 which was all it cost me even with the added whip hose and hardware.
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