I have the same tool. On page 8 of the instruction manual, under General Operating Instructions, it says "WARNING. Do not use sand for blasting." Further down, it states that compressor pressure should not exceed 90 psi. I had no problems, after reading the manual. That's what it's for.

Holy Cow! Some hobbies should not be tried without researching the danger or hazards! When I saw you hold the metal with a bare hand and I was already concerned when you stated going to home depot for a bag of sand... If you accidentally pass that over your bare hand it can take off flesh. Sand is risky, even with a dust filter, when you take it off the dangerous dust is lingering in the air. Yes some sands are safer than others but why mess around, get some blast media.

Outstanding modification! I REALLY appreciate you going through he steps AND bit sizes. Good job!! Going to buy one tomorrow.

Impressive! I love you didn't quit and your modification worked!! For people seeking an inexpensive sand blaster, this video shows how the mod is done. Once again, Friends, Live and learn! Thanks, Anatollii!

Thanks for this mod video and sizing on bits/holes. I know this is 2 1/2 years old, but for folks that are coming here later, it does indeed say not to use sand. However, I found a decent work around to get consistent media size from Home Depot sandbox sand. I first put the sand out on a tarp to dry in the sun - Then use a mesh strainer you can get from Walmart/Target and filter into a milk jug/soda bottle through a funnel. It takes out the largest pebbles and gives a generally consistent media without clogging.

It does work out of the box if you use the proper media. Home Depot sand is made for a child's sandbox. It does not have a consistent grit size. I've used glass bead & aluminum oxide with great success. Moisture will clump the media and clog the gun, you need a water separator right at the gun.

Dude, you just saved me so much sanding. Tryed the gun yesterday, didnt work. Been procrastinating sanding the molding on 10 oak doors for my friend, your a life savour man !

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the risk on the modification of your new tool and for sharing with us!

Man you are a true blue Harbor Freight customer. Harbor freight sandblaster. Harbor freight cordless drill and those dangerous gold drill bitts that snap in a heartbeat . I drilled a piece once like you did. Held the piece to be drilled in one hand while drilling with the other. The bit snapped and I drilled right through my thumb with the broken bit that was left in the drill. What a bloody mess . I NEVER buy drill bits from Harbor Freight anymore.

Awesome job on the modifications thanks ,thats exacly what I need it for ...

Nice details, I have an old one that I never use because it never worked well. Going to work on that. Very handy to not have to pull out the big blaster for small jobs.

I just bought the same unit, and out of the box it failed to work, thank you for showing how to modify, good job

Found me a new tool to have for my shop. The mods worked great. Thanks for sharing

Good job dude. You got that thing working great !!!!

Thank you for the review friend! Very helpful on my end!

thanks Anatoli. Mine worked out of the box but not as good as i wanted. Im gonna mod it like you showed.

I found that making sure sand is dry without moisture and i also siffted the sand makes it work great !

Soda didn’t didn’t do anything to the powder coating I was trying to remove. Thank you so much for the help. Sand (dry sand) worked like a charm.

Justt bought one yesterday. I'm gonna make the modification before I even use it . Thank you, sir.

NO SAND warning is because of silicosis, a lung disease that's nasty and occurs quite fast when exposed to significant amounts of silica (sand, concrete, plaster and other dusts, even glass) either over time or in acute exposure.

You saved my weekend project(my problem) thanks for the share

Great review. Thank you very much!

Thanks bro. Just what I need for my bicycle projects

Excellent video I'm going to buy the gun today , thanks for the info

I just brought one of those guns and same thing out the box it did not work so thank you very much for making this video it helps alot cause I was about to take it back to the store

NOT supposed to be using sand through this gun. Says right on it not to use sand. Glass beads worked great through mine. No issues. Haven’t tried baking soda but should work too. All this extra work was unnecessary

You have a 50/50 chance with this sand blaster, I did the modifications and it works great now but the guy next door to me, his worked right out of the box. I am also glad you remind everyone to wear goggles and gloves are a good idea as well, Thank you.

oh it does work you just need to get proper blasting media sand from home depot is not good most likely too much moisture , works great with soda

The most important factor in any media blasting is having the proper media. Home Depot sand is not made for sandblasting. It has tiny rocks, pebbles, and debris in the bag. You need either sand made for sandblasting, or you can filter your own sand through a screen to remove the larger particles that are clogging the valve and the tip on the gun.

Wow , I have the same gun with the same problem, I'll be doing what you have done , first thing in the morning, thanks

👍 will do this before using the one I bought. Thank you for making this.

Thanks man! Great share! God bless you brother!

Just picked up one of these today along with a used 5.5 hp compressor for $70.00. Hooked everything up and loaded the gun with glass heads. I’m going to etch glass. Cut a stencil on my Cricut, stuck it on a glass I wanted to test on and it was fantastic. I live in SW Florida so humidity is a way of life here. Installed a desiccant moisture absorber in line and went to town. I am throughly empresses with thing. It does a great job.

Thank you very much for the demo on the mod. very helpfull

Thanks man, this is the same problem I am having with mine.

The "O" ring took you right back to a small opening.

Awesome modification thank you for sharing. 🤗🎸🌏FNZealand

Nice job looks like it works much better

Going to give this a try!!

Nice job. Just bought one and will make the mod.

I bought same model as you and have the same issue...gonna try those modifications, thanks

Nice mods, impressive, thanks for sharing 👍😃

When blasting with sand use at least a dust mask as silica dust is very hazardous to inhale.

This is awesome! Great work! Also putting that little black car clip in that top hole is fucking genius lmfao. Thank you!

Thanks for this video... I have this Air Gun too... Ans this problem too.... Now i know what i must making. Thanks

Great video!

I gotta strip the paint off some old steel wheels for a repaint. Liquid strippers barely phase it. A 2400psi pressure washer with the needle tip does not phase it. Think this would do anything?

Well done brother. Thanks for sharing your advice with us !

excellent - nice job! thanks

Brilliant mod.... Gonna tear mine apart now.

I followed this recommendations and the blasting improved a lot, but still was not good for the task at hand. I was trying to remove old paint from a porch light and it failed miserably. My compressor does not hold 90 psi for more than a second or two, it drops to 60 very quickly, so that might be my problem and not the improved modified gun. Thank you.

Good job!

How many horsepower and scfm are you running from the compressor?? Thanks David

dumb question. when he drills out the gun he said all the way to? or through? the bottom? not through and through right?

excellent pistolet !!

Thanks for the information.

Fi like the mod, but wonder if it would stil work if blasting with SODA? Or is it only used, no, with sand like media? Thank you.

I found sacks of black grit at Menards. I think it was eleven bucks or so. It works great but you are constantly refilling the hopper. I tried baking soda today. I dont think it's as aggressive but it lasted a lot longer. I bought sand and it didnt go through, im sure glad it didnt, the comments said I would have Silicosis right now. I have a respirator so i might get a second gun to modify.

How much blasting media do you use with these modifications in place?

I had the same problem. Unfortunately, I didn’t see this video until I returned mine to the store.

Did you use actual sand? Or abrasive made for a sandblaster

Nice mod. I might revisit mine ($0) vs buying a new sandblaster. I just have a small job to do

gr8 video cheers

whats the compressor psi you are using buddy?

very helpful, thanks

Definately working now

Great video

you can use river sand if you dry it out first i use a metal bucket on a propane burner to dry the sand quick and easy damp sand will clog any sand blaster

How big was your compressor. Maybe that was the problem, plus moiture. But well done. A+

This guys spraying an inch away from his fingers.. fucking legend.

Spasibo! Dosvdanya хорошо! спасибо!

what size of sand did you grab at home depot

Great !

Exelente amigo ,saludos desde chile

What’s the power of your air compressor thanks.

Do you think this device would work on raptor paint with sand??

I think it works much better than the other bigger ones, right?

It works fine out of the box if ........get this....... you follow the instructions!

Thank you. I almost dumped the damn thing.

Ok I’m intrigued and totally gonna try it. What size air compressor are you using please? Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the video, I did the modification on mine but it still didn't work properly. Can you please tell me what size air compressor you used? I have a Dewalt 16 gallon compressor, I used play sand and also tried black diamond media. Could the compressor size be the issue? Thanks

good job, sir

Nice Bro!

This is perfect for those wanting to blast coarse media yes it's probably not intended for it but it obviously works so i dont see the issue for all the ppl wining

What size is the connector you use ?

Definitely tried to run to thick of a media and a water/air filter would help as well but still good video man

I’ve had one of those for a long time. Has never performed properly, like yours. I’m gonna make those mods. Get a hood. Keep the media out of your face and hair. Also filter your media with a 5gallon bucket and window screen. You can figure out how. I used the bucket lid to hold the screen with about an 8 inch hole in it to hold the screen. I use play sand and filter (screen) it. Or you can get blasting sand from some hardware stores.

Thanks for the link to product 😅 good review but how can I find this particular blaster?

Анатолий, здравствуйте. Спасибо за видео, собираюсь обзавестись таким же или подобным. Как вообще впечатления от аппарата после доработки? Можете рекомендовать ?)

Do it only work on aluminum

What sand are you putting in there?

Can I use a car tire air compressor to power a sand blaster?

Like a day at the beach

Nice mod! :) Any chance to share your compressor specs? FAD / Actually Delivered l/min

thanks

Have the same gun don't work thanks will try this thumbs up.thanks again 👍😀👌😊🙂

What type of metal did you blast in the video?

Can you use soda with it?

Yeah mine is doing the same, Just thought it was a piece of scheisser, Didnt think about doing that mod, Guess i will be taking it to work tomorrow to modify when i get a spare 5 minutes

ah crap! just bought. didn't work either. time for mod. thanks! I was using walnut shell, probably much bigger than soda or glass bead.