media blasting cabinet ... again...

[MosportGreen66]

Looking to pull the trigger on a cabinet very soon. I have done some research and I think I want a cabinet some where along the lines of this (http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=17187&itemType=PRODUCT&iMain Cat=1310&iSubCat=1312&iProductID=17187)

What do you guys use? What would you recommend? Looking to spend around $1000+/-.

Thanks.
-Dan

[SS427]

Dan,
I use one of these and don't feel you can get much better and for around the budget you are looking for. It has been trouble free for years.

Scat Blast (http://www.tptools.com/dg/53_Abrasive-Blasting-Cabinets.html)

[RS69]

The 960-se works really good I've had mine for three years now. No problems. It does a great job, and if you catch t&p tools at the right time this unit is on sale.

[VintageMusclecar]

Dan;

Like Rick said, the cabinets from TPTools are very nice units; we used them back when I worked for a local aerospace company and they are very high quality items.

I personally use one of these (http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-New-48-x-24-Sandblaster-Large-sand-blast-cabinet_W0QQitemZ140127752977QQihZ004QQcategoryZ63 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) cabinets that I purchased from this company (they're local to me). The one on the left in the pictures is the one I have...the same one the lady is modeling next to on the left of the page.

Eric

p.s.

Whatever you do, stay away from any cabinets that bolt together...I've yet to see one that doesn't leak like a sieve. Buy one that's all welded construction.

[MosportGreen66]

Thanks so much guys!

Several other members recommend the Scat Blast... just wanted some reassurance/direction before I purchase the unit.

-Dan

[Belair62]

buy a boatload of glass protector pads...they fog up fast