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DIY Home Built Vapor Blasting/ Honing Cabinet , wetblasting

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During vapor blasting, does the glass surface become damaged eventually as in dry blasting (the glass gets sandblasted unless you use a plastic film which is sacrificial)?

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4 minutes ago, ETI4K said:

During vapor blasting, does the glass surface become damaged eventually as in dry blasting (the glass gets sandblasted unless you use a plastic film which is sacrificial)?

I have never had glass. Prior it was plexi. So it got scratched and broken. So time will tell. 

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I decided I hate the Sound of my compressor. Plus it is a pile of junk. I splurged and bought a rotary screw Schulz 4008. Which is a pretty small footprint 60 gallon 7.5hp unit 69db and 25 cfm. All the larger compressors that could handle the cfm were huge. 

To run vapor rig you really need a minimum of 18cfm. But really 25cfm. 
 

Hopefully this is the last compressor I have to buy in my life. 

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I switched to brass bulk head fittings and added a fresh water rinse. Excited to get back to using it. 
 

I also added an LED from Amazon. We use this same Model at work. 
 

LLT 2Ft LED Light Fixture 18W Vapor Proof Tight Light 1350Lm Commercial Ceiling Tube Light 4000K Bright Light Under Cabinet Lights-Сarport Light-Warehouse Lighting Parking and Garage Lights-Waterproof https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW7HFNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_-7vCFbZAQE040

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Well the compressor came. It’s 28” deep instead of the 23” their webpage says. So it’s a tight fit. My wife isn’t happy:)

 

Its pretty darn nice. Internal pumps and such are all weg, which I like. 
 

I am hopeful this is the last Compressor I ever have to buy. 

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Bezel is done and installed! S seal on the safety glass. I love how much visibility I have. 

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Make it bigger and use a 240z hatch as the top.  Install a wiper.

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