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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 | Who has the least expensive metal shears that will work for 16 gauge metal? Also a sand blaster that will work on a compressor that will provide max 125 psi. Thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | ridgeview, Most pneumatic shears can't handle 16 gauge, and many people don't like the finish a nibbler gives. I have enclosed a link to a electric shear that is cheap, and will probably do the job on a hobby basis. This type of shear is cool because you can follow a curved line. The crucial thing on the sandblaster isn't PSI, but CFM. If you have a small compressor, the syphon type blaster can do light work and not kill the compressor. A pressure pot style unit will make easier work of sandblasting, but will use gobs of air, and is best suited for a larger compressor. Check the CFM rating of various types of sand blast units and compare it to your rig. A fairly good gauge is 1 HP (electric motor) equal about 3 CFM of pump output. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92115 Stuart | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 |
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 | Tractor supply sandblaster. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 71 | What gauge steel is used on the 54 GMC anyone?
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | ridgeview,
I have seen 19 gauge mentioned most frequently. Although not a common number, maybe Detroit had 'buying power', or maybe they owned the rolling mills. This gauge is about .042 thick.
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