A lady named Barbara C. came to my site, emailed me some photos, and was asking some information about this sandblaster that is in her father’s shop. I didn’t know much about it so I figured it would be a good idea to ask all my subscribers. I told her that it could even be a homemade sandblaster since it uses some of the same NPT tee piping that I used in my homemade sandblaster plans. See the photos below and click on them to zoom in:
She stated that,
“We found the name PHILA on it, no other identification was noticed”.
It looks like an older pressurized sandblaster from 1960’s or before. I think the design of the wheels made me guess its probably at least 50 years old. My guess is that PHILA means it was made in Philadelphia since it was a big industrial city- especially in those days.
So what does everyone think? She wants to identify this sandblaster and looking for more information on it. Leave any comments or remarks below.
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Sorry Barbara, it looks like no one really knows much about it. I tried my best though.
I hope the information that I gave you helped.
On the old sandblaster. There should be a stamped marking somewhere that certified the pressure pot. If you find one you my be abale to reserch it. Start in Phily with companys that made boilers and the such, also military. Hope that helps.
Hey everyone, Barbara is looking to sell this sandblaster. She is wondering how much its worth. Anyone have a clue?
I can assure you that this is a quality sandblaster though and shouldn’t have abrasive problems like most do. I know this by looking at the funnel design at the bottom.
i have an old sandblaster the year is 1952 the top is like a presser cooker top.going to sell my antiques,,just woundering if it was worth anything & about how much. Thank’s jim. i know it’s like from a shop
Jim, I honestly couldn’t tell you and wouldn’t know who to ask.