I have a question for the group,

Back when I was racing..(SCCA small production class) I used to rent one of those small parts washers from Safety Kleen. It did not cost too much and was great. Now, I don't have nearly the need but I still would like to have something I could use to wash parts with. I also would like to have a small glass beading machine for home shop use. Do any of you have any suggestions as to type, size etc. I have a 5hp compressor that is old, but still working. If I had to buy a new compressor to run the bead blasting machine, that might be ok too. Suggestions, or BTDT please.

Thanks in advance <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

JF

 

There is a <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/retail_stores.taf?f=detail&Retail_Store_ID=9693" target="_blank">Harbor Freight</a> in Portland you should check out. It is a great source of cheap tools. I buy stuff I rarely use (although some things have really been put through the ringer) and have had great success. I have a small benchtop sand/bead blaster I got on sale for $69.00. Works great.

 

Besides Harbor Freight, try <a href="http://www.eastwoodcompany.com" target="_blank">http://www.eastwoodcompany.com</a> for all that sort of stuff. Great for small paint jobs too. Be sure and shop around for the best deal.

 

Rob and Bill,

Thanks for your suggestions. I bet I can spend a bunch between those two places.

JF