Can I use this to etch glass with a 3 gal. 1/3 HP 100 PSI compressor?
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with the edges taped well it would be fine. The tip does not shoot in a real fine pattern. We use this blaster for blowing sand into chink lines on log homes and works well. Montana Log Restoration, Inc.
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Your going to run thru 3 gals . of air in a hurry. Get a larger tank or take a lot of breaks
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Although it would work, I think it could weaken the structural integrity of the glass. Abrasive etching would be a better solution.
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This is a finished nailer I did use with air compressor small size 1-stage, 2 cylinder @ 90 psi.you can start with this or more power (higher psi)
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Hi - Really, any compressor will do from a pancake to a double tank beast. The gun uses very little flow per cycle and operating pressure [more important] averages out to be about 110 psi for best results. If you cycle the gun very quickly a lower flow rate will tell but I doubt it will be important for your work. This is the best pin nailer I have used to date and has a multitude of uses for fine work and repairing such things as fractured clapboards and split furniture also ... molding goes up and the holes are just about nonexistent. Have fun with it - DB
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I use an upright type shop compressor and I think anything smaller and the compressor would have to run nearly constantly to try and keep up. I've used mine to blast with glass, walnut , & sand . all with no problems. I also use a large tarp as a back drop to later collect the abrasive for reuse
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JD, I am not an expert on this matter. However, my experience with the tool is that I have used it on as small a unit as 3 gallon tank. Further, I would think the issue is better defined as efficiency, e.g., does your compressor have at least a 100lb capacity, and whether or not the 2 gallon tank will cause occasional delay while it builds pressure again. Sorry I can not be more definitive.
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My employee is using mine with a pancake compressor at home, so I don't see why your compressor won't work.
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90psi operating pressure is fine, the pancake compressor works fine for home projects. If nailing fast and a lot at one time the compressor will cycle more.
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Yes, I used this a bit ago to repair the t100ta-b1-gr for my aunt. Remember to use heat to remove the original glue around the broken glass, otherwise it breaks into imperceptibly small shards that will haunt you for weeks. I'm not joking - you'll find the little shards when you least expect it, or when is least convenient. No additional tools were supplied despite the advertisement in my case.
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I am using the cheapest 1 gallon compressor that pumps 100psi and it works fine.
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Probably not, unless you have only a few rivets to drive. Operating my riveter at 80 - 90PSI it does well running of my 25 gal. 5 HP compressor, but I don't believe a pancake compressor would do well at keeping up beyond a few rivets at a time. A 1 HP compressor with a 7 or 10 gal. tank might do the job.
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I've used this with a small pancake compressor as well as an industrial size 50gal compressor. As long as it is regulated to 90psi you will be fine. We have been using fasco guns for years and must say am very very very impressed with the unicatch gun. Will certainly be ordering more in the future.
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I have this 18-Gauge pneumatic nail gun and I've used a 3 gallon air compressor without any issue. I believe as long as you can achieve 80psi you should be fine, I have my compressor set to 80psi and I'm able to bury 2 inch nails with no problem.
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James, this thing will need a lot of air to work effortlessly so without knowing the exact specs of your compressor, I'm guessing since you are a DIYer that it WILL NOT be up to the task. But I could be wrong... verify your compressor output, tank size, etc and compare with the requirements stated for the grinder. Good luck!
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It's rated for no more then 50 psi. I have a 1 H.P. 3 gallon compressor and it worked okay.
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A small compressor 2 or3 gal. like a pancake or emglo compressor. All you need is 60-65 PSI.
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I used it with a framing nailer (Hitachi NR83A2S) and the compressor was able to keep up quite well. However, with only 4gal capacity, running 2 framing nailers simultaneously might be a stretch.