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Old 11th August 2009, 08:27 AM
ACE HIGH ACE HIGH is offline
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Default Sandblaster/cabinet build your own.

Build these for free or cheap,google vintage projects for a Mechanix Illustrated 1953 sandblaster,and many other interesting projects,and try:"sandblaster cabinet popular mechanics"for a sand
blasting cabinet.

Also if you have a waterblaster then a seperate lance or add on vacuum tip can be added for wet sand blasting,works OK on the vacuum principle but would be a lot better on a seperate air compressor pressurising the dry sand in a tank.

BUT you will get soaking wet,no you cannot use your swim wear as if say you are doing an alloy wheel the sand,(it hurts!) will come back at you,full overalls needed,and it must be done on a hot day,stopping and drying off the wheel or whatever if it is ferrous as it will be highly active and rust immediately.

Dont underestimate wet sand blasting its fast and effective especially on wheels engines etc,DANGER safety glasses(full cover type) are a must under a face shield.David
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