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Koll 05-10-2006 02:53 PM

Did some blasting today (pics)
 
Today I was using sand. I just wanted to get these valve covers un-nastied. On a side note, I need a bigger tank or a twin setup. It just doesnt have the capacity to stay with sandblasters / air tools.

Compressor :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5792/img56612jc.jpg

Sand I use (50 lb bags for ~$4)
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/7223/img56622or.jpg

My Blaster :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6480/img56636aq.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6108/img56647bb.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5355/img56667ws.jpg

Safety Equipment :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/1488/img56670il.jpg

Start of Cover :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5306/img56680mq.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/8146/img56704zg.jpg

A little into it :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/3122/img56714ds.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/98/img56729lj.jpg

Why you should always strain your sand (so it doesnt clog the gun)
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2701/img56738tz.jpg

Semi Finished product :
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2720/img56740no.jpg


Note. This stuff will get EVERYWHERE. I always blast outside, with the door closed.

camaro2you 05-10-2006 03:01 PM

damn ive been meaning to pick up a blaster but im just gonna wait for the new garage next year.

bad64chevelle 05-10-2006 03:04 PM

Sandblasting is a nasty job, done two car bodies and tons of parts, you strain it definitely but you may wanna try some 00 sand its not much more expensive than the play sand which has alot of those clumps and large things that will obstruct the nozzle.

Koll 05-10-2006 03:08 PM

Meh. I was just doing a set of valve covers. if I ever went to do body Id use either (if there was no rust) Baking soda, or if there was rust either glass beads or walnut shells.

Rob WS6 05-10-2006 03:30 PM

Should just get a bead blaster like I have, works great and not a mess.

project89 05-10-2006 06:17 PM

heh koll whould ya be willing to blast a 89 rs,if so how much

Brando56894 05-10-2006 06:35 PM

you can blast with baking soda? :confused:

my dad bought a setup a lil while ago (gun, shield/enclosure, the whole works) and a huge ass compressor but its not setup yet :?

unstable bob gable 05-10-2006 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brando56894
you can blast with baking soda? :confused:

Yep. Baking soda is some of the mildest stuff you can use, and clean up is a breeze.


Koll=Friggin' Jolly Green Sandblastin' Giant.

Brando56894 05-11-2006 01:02 PM

hmmm interresting i didnt think baking soda would be abrasive enough to clean anything up


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