This sandblaster is the ultimate. It's compact and the perfect size for my job of sandblasting glasses. I'm careful to wear goggles and a good quality mask, as there is a lot of dust that escapes the box. I hooked up a shopvac to the filter hole and that helped but if you're using aluminum oxide, be sure to use goggles with rubber gaskets around eyes and recommended respirator with a good seal. Do not underestimate the effects of aluminum oxide. I taped the seams that were emitting dust with duct tape and that helped a bit, but there is still leakage. Overall, it's a great sandblaster, for the price.