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Blast Cabinet Part 2 - Details

Revised 6/01/2005

Introduction

This article is the second in a three-part series of articles describing a large abrasive blast cabinet.

Blast Cabinet Part 1

Blast Cabinet Part 2 - Details

Blast Cabinet Part 3 - Function

The first article contains pictures and detailed descriptions of all aspects of the overall cabinet. This, the second article, is a collection of close-up pictures of various design details of the abrasive blast cabinet. The third article contains a lengthy and very highly detailed explanation of media blasting sheetmetal automotive body panels.

Compressed Air Supply

Front of cabinet showing compressed air delivery system. This is all 1/2 inch ID hose and tubing.