Bead blasting?

[rondog]

I'm in Parker and closer. PM me if interested. Oh, also no charge.

[longrange2]

I've often thought about getting a bead blasting setup, how much does that usually run if you can find some good used equipment?

[rondog]

I've often thought about getting a bead blasting setup, how much does that usually run if you can find some good used equipment?

The blast cabinet is only part of it. You've GOT to have enough air compressor to run it, and a dust collector too, the cabinet is useless otherwise. They're nice to have and handy, but a commitment. Mine is just a Harbor Freight cheapo, but I was lucky and found a killer compressor of Craigslist for $150. I use a Rigid shop vac and a Dust Deputy cylone dust collector. It's a good enough setup for small stuff and light use, but for serious work you're gonna need serious equipment, a serious investment, and a serious place to put it. Not really worth it for just hobbyist use, you'd have to really use it a lot to justify it.