Thanks for the video. I am in the process of upgrading my Harbor Freight cabinet with all of the Tacoma Company upgrades. I am debating between the Standard, Standard Plus, or Deluxe gun setup. Although I want the best one, I am a hobbyist and probably don’t need the a deluxe but seeing your video helped make me more confident with going for the Standard Plus as it is still a great gun. Any one of their setups will be leaps and bounds better than what harbor freight gives you. Mike from Tacoma is a great guy and very personable and passionate about his products/upgrades. I totally recommend them.
Great video on the Tacoma Gun, I recently did a multi part HF dry blast cabinet build using all of Tacoma Company's Upgrades, Tips and Tricks, a few more videos to go before start up and performance tests. Thanks for sharing! Best Regards, Ray
MatthewMCRepair Working on them now, Mike Tacoma and I have been fine tuning the flow meter and testing three different vacuums to show options. Then start up and blasting using four different Blast media’s.
Can you tell me to get a Tacoma gun like that. The yellow one? I've been on Tacoma site and can't find anything but kits. I'm setup but my gun sort of sucks.
You must be a salesman for Tacoma. Ive seen others using the gun you used 1st and didn't take as long as you took. Its easy to make a video look how you want it to.
Nope. Both guns were set to CONSUME the same CFM. I have built a bunch of these guns. I can make it go much faster also by setting it up to consume more CFM. Watch this: th-cam.com/video/1oFn034YtD0/w-d-xo.html
I've been working on a home brew cabinet setup and im having issues with air efficiency i thought my compressor wasnt capable with keeping up but maybe i need one of these nozzles! thanks for the info
do you do wet pressure washer blasting (high pressure water rather than air) would a slurry tank setup work as a siphon feed for pressure washer blasting rather than just putting the hose in dry media.
But it is 4x the price!!! I wonder why since only the 12$ nozzle seems different. Ok it is yellow powder coated. Also it seems that the spray patter is smaller since you almost touch with the tip. I keep hearing „Mike at the Tacoma Company“ advertised everywhere on here on TH-cam but they still don’t have any useful internet site after such a long time. I wish I could see the different models and items before I to call..
Us made vs China. Low production volume. Air jet is tapered also for smooth flow. Cheaper than increasing cfm via compressor. If I were you I'd buy one. #5 & #6 setup.
jeff pitchford I understand that but if they want to grow and give customers the feeling that they are trustworthy and not just hype, a good internetsite is important. I live in Germany and buy many things in the US over the net but I cannot be on the phone with someone for hours. Right or wrong, but if you hear from a company for some time but always see „site under construction“ ...... you think they are helpless or working out of a barn. A good sit is not a costfactor like TV ads. So if Mike spends so much time on the phone with everybody ...... that is expensive too. General information can be published and for special questions I email or call. For example, I have sent two mails asking for the price of the metering valve but alway get a sheet telling me that the super upgrade package is 460U$. At Eastwood I can check the product info and prices first without bugging anyone and then I decide if I buy it or not. No offense here.
I talked to Mike earlier this year about his guns and he gave me almost the same description as what his website says when discussing the differences between the standard and deluxe models.. no technical info, nothing.. There is over 150 dollars difference between the cheapest model and most expensive and he wouldn't tell me why other than all the parts look the same from the outside and that the most expensive one performs better than the cheapest one.. Honestly, if all he is doing is boring out the innards a little and putting some high flow fittings on to increase flow for maybe a few seconds of performance than I dont know if paying over 150 dollars more for tacomas best model is even worth it.. I wouldn't be so critical if I could actually hear the technical details behind what makes each more expensive gun better but I essentially talked to Mike for a good 40 minutes and got zero info other than his product is better than anyone else's.. Has anyone else figured out what is done to justify over 150 dollars in pricing difference? I definitely don't mind spending the money but I have to know if what I am paying for is worth it.. otherwise, the China gun honestly looked almost as good as the tacoma gun for 4 times cheaper..
Videos are great. Love the detail and thought you put into your work. Keep it up 👍🏻. Ive been looking online trying to find these nozzles with no luck. Are they still selling them?
I've printed my own guns. They work great until they explode or crack. Also, you can't use aggressive media as they wear out quickly. Been there done that.
It’s just a more focused tip. Nothing special. Dude claims to be in manufacturing and won’t explain why it’s that much better because he doesn’t really know.
Bulged entry, tapered to straight section. Those are differences and mentioned in video. Effectively increases media velocity. I know because I am a rocket scientist.
DIY vapor blaster plans: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diy-vapor-blaster-plans
HTMR Blast gun - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/product-category/blast-gun/
Thanks for the video. I am in the process of upgrading my Harbor Freight cabinet with all of the Tacoma Company upgrades. I am debating between the Standard, Standard Plus, or Deluxe gun setup. Although I want the best one, I am a hobbyist and probably don’t need the a deluxe but seeing your video helped make me more confident with going for the Standard Plus as it is still a great gun. Any one of their setups will be leaps and bounds better than what harbor freight gives you. Mike from Tacoma is a great guy and very personable and passionate about his products/upgrades. I totally recommend them.
Standard plus
in the inside shape of the nozzle it is tapered large to small and creates a Venturia, this speeds up the flow just like on a carburetor.
Yes, and it has a different entry shape to smooth out the flow.
Great video on the Tacoma Gun, I recently did a multi part HF dry blast cabinet build using all of Tacoma Company's Upgrades, Tips and Tricks, a few more videos to go before start up and performance tests. Thanks for sharing! Best Regards, Ray
Hi Ray. I've seen your vids, very nice. Do you have an after test video???
MatthewMCRepair Working on them now, Mike Tacoma and I have been fine tuning the flow meter and testing three different vacuums to show options. Then start up and blasting using four different Blast media’s.
Can you tell me to get a Tacoma gun like that. The yellow one? I've been on Tacoma site and can't find anything but kits. I'm setup but my gun sort of sucks.
Just ordered the Deluxe gun from Mike for my build. I opted for the Northern Tool ALC Polymer model.
Been using it! Love it. My cabinet is built and working great.
I have that nozzle in my dry setup. I will try it out on my wet cabinet. Thanks.
You must be a salesman for Tacoma. Ive seen others using the gun you used 1st and didn't take as long as you took. Its easy to make a video look how you want it to.
Nope. Both guns were set to CONSUME the same CFM. I have built a bunch of these guns. I can make it go much faster also by setting it up to consume more CFM. Watch this: th-cam.com/video/1oFn034YtD0/w-d-xo.html
Can’t find the blast gun on EBay or Amazon?
Buy this gun instead. Back in stock soon. howtomotorcyclerepair.com/product/htmr-vapor-blast-gun/
Where can I buy the tip for the tacoma gun
what size mm is the nozzle?
SPOT ON................................................
Did you by-chance test Josh's (Armoury Enterprises) brass DIY nozzle? Just curious how it stacks up to the Tacoma
I'm familiar with those pink nozzles, and they are a straight bore with chamfered entry. Therefore, tacoma gun will work better.
Sir vapor blasting only use water or you mix water with sand , soda
Water and glasbeads
How You mix water with sand/glass ? Did You do it ? Or Your pomp take glass without mixing all ?
Plans cover everything you need to know: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/diyvaporblasterbuildplans/
What compressor are you using? What CFM?
th-cam.com/video/I-mbDwclIzY/w-d-xo.html
I've been working on a home brew cabinet setup and im having issues with air efficiency i thought my compressor wasnt capable with keeping up but maybe i need one of these nozzles! thanks for the info
Great vid
do you do wet pressure washer blasting (high pressure water rather than air)
would a slurry tank setup work as a siphon feed for pressure washer blasting rather than just putting the hose in dry media.
Haven't tried that
prawny12009 I’ve done pressure washing blasting, see my channel for it. The slurry won’t work as it will only clog up in the hose line.
But it is 4x the price!!! I wonder why since only the 12$ nozzle seems different. Ok it is yellow powder coated.
Also it seems that the spray patter is smaller since you almost touch with the tip.
I keep hearing „Mike at the Tacoma Company“ advertised everywhere on here on TH-cam but they still don’t have any useful internet site after such a long time.
I wish I could see the different models and items before I to call..
Us made vs China. Low production volume. Air jet is tapered also for smooth flow. Cheaper than increasing cfm via compressor. If I were you I'd buy one. #5 & #6 setup.
Ok, I will see.
But still it would be good to get a useful Internet presentation.
Tacoma Company is a small family run business and he has so much word of mouth advertising he is really busy as is
jeff pitchford
I understand that but if they want to grow and give customers the feeling that they are trustworthy and not just hype, a good internetsite is important. I live in Germany and buy many things in the US over the net but I cannot be on the phone with someone for hours. Right or wrong, but if you hear from a company for some time but always see „site under construction“ ...... you think they are helpless or working out of a barn.
A good sit is not a costfactor like TV ads. So if Mike spends so much time on the phone with everybody ...... that is expensive too. General information can be published and for special questions I email or call.
For example, I have sent two mails asking for the price of the metering valve but alway get a sheet telling me that the super upgrade package is 460U$. At Eastwood I can check the product info and prices first without bugging anyone and then I decide if I buy it or not.
No offense here.
Whats wrong with Made in China?
какое давление воздуха? а диаметр воздушного сопла?
Where to get it on Europe?
Call Mike at Tacoma
@@HTMR maybe email? They have it for sure?
@@andrefilipe8185 Yes, but they don't respond fast. Pick up the phone and call them.
@@HTMR they answered in few hours. By phone is impossible....would pay like 20 € for 5 minutes ehehe
@@andrefilipe8185 im in euro too but no reaction yet, did ou bought it and how much?
Hi, i have build a cabinet from your plans. My compressor is 7,5 hp and 30cfm. witch gun number do you recomend? thanks.
Ok i add a 4cm long 8mm alloy pipe to my nozzle an now it works so much better. I think the longer nozzle is the key for the tacoma gun.
Awesome video, thanks for posting this ! I will be ordering this gun.
can the parts of your parts list also be ordered to Germany or the eu?
Yes
I talked to Mike earlier this year about his guns and he gave me almost the same description as what his website says when discussing the differences between the standard and deluxe models.. no technical info, nothing..
There is over 150 dollars difference between the cheapest model and most expensive and he wouldn't tell me why other than all the parts look the same from the outside and that the most expensive one performs better than the cheapest one..
Honestly, if all he is doing is boring out the innards a little and putting some high flow fittings on to increase flow for maybe a few seconds of performance than I dont know if paying over 150 dollars more for tacomas best model is even worth it..
I wouldn't be so critical if I could actually hear the technical details behind what makes each more expensive gun better but I essentially talked to Mike for a good 40 minutes and got zero info other than his product is better than anyone else's..
Has anyone else figured out what is done to justify over 150 dollars in pricing difference?
I definitely don't mind spending the money but I have to know if what I am paying for is worth it.. otherwise, the China gun honestly looked almost as good as the tacoma gun for 4 times cheaper..
I couldn’t agree more. The best value for the money is the Chinese gun.
It's only faster because you moved your hand faster, I think the China gun was keeping up just fine.
They don't have them on their eBay store and website is under construction.
You have to call. They like talking to their customers.
@@HTMR I'm struggling to get a reply :(
Bought something similar on amazon for $32 that attaches to my pressure washer. Came with extra ceramic inserts.
What size mesh glass beads are you using ? I just bought the gun haven’t tried it yet.
Media in video was a blend of 2 medias. Email me here: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
It ridiculous Tacoma doesn't list prices for their products on their site so you have to call them to find out, inconvenient!
Check out the blast gun I sell: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/product/htmr-vapor-blast-gun/
74 seconds does not round off to 80, but I agree the yellow gun is faster.
Don't get all technical on me...lol
LOL, 😁
I can not find the Tacoma gun STD w/#4 gun?
Not listed online. You have to call Mike at Tacoma.
@@HTMR You have to call for everything.
@@ShainAndrews Just like the good ol' days LOL.
Smaller diameter faster the speed its not science and does not explain the 4 times higher price its an aluminium tube with a noozle total worth of 5$
what size is that larger nozzle and jet? want to check that out!
Call Tacoma and ask for the #4 setup.
Me interesa más información. Necesito comprar una,para limpiar el chasis chevy 71.
Check out the HTMR gun instead: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/product-category/blast-gun/
Cool 😎
Do they deliver to Australia 🤤
Sure why not?
Videos are great. Love the detail and thought you put into your work. Keep it up 👍🏻. Ive been looking online trying to find these nozzles with no luck. Are they still selling them?
Yes you have to call them www.tacomacompany.com/
SPACE PANTS!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FYI for the price of these guns, you can now buy a 3d printer and print your own cheaper. People are printing these guns on a $200 printer.
I've printed my own guns. They work great until they explode or crack. Also, you can't use aggressive media as they wear out quickly. Been there done that.
@@HTMR There are hundreds of people using printed guns with success. But I understand this is a money making business for you..
@@mixedbikes I understand they work. Just be mindful of the disadvantages that's all. I love 3d printing solutions as well.
Chinese blast gun under $20 delivered on ebay Tacoma Blast gun 6 times the price for twice the speed!! I'll pass!!
Time is money if you're doing this for work or an enthusiast.
If you're just a weekend warrior, buy your cheap amazon one and move along...
B
Drilling straight holes can be difficult when you're liable to be blindfolded by dental floss.
Damn, couldn't hold it in?..
LMFAO
It’s just a more focused tip. Nothing special. Dude claims to be in manufacturing and won’t explain why it’s that much better because he doesn’t really know.
Bulged entry, tapered to straight section. Those are differences and mentioned in video. Effectively increases media velocity. I know because I am a rocket scientist.
So like Evan said just a different focused tip
its the whole nozzle design