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Jan 21, 2011 | 05:03 PM

twinpack

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FYI Sand Blast Cabinet

Just putting this out there. I was able to get a needed sand blast cabinet for a restoration I'm doing. I read on this forum that some use play sand. I tried it and it was frustrating. Not siphoning to the gun and clogging. So I just picked up 100 grit aluminum oxide. World of difference. It cut fast, as not clogged and the gun picks it right up. Hope this will help someone doing the same thing. Use the right materials and life is good.

Jan 21, 2011 | 10:34 PM

bryanpl123

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Glad to see you are using the right material... in the past people used silica based grit or straight sand...that is no more because of the extreamly harmful if inhaled. I understand that a small blast cabinate is mostly self contained, but some dust will leak out. The particals are so fine that they can even get through some resperators..

Be safe and enjoy to progress..

I love the way a sandblaster makes quick work of rust to clean like new metal!!!

Jan 22, 2011 | 07:20 PM

Richard Cooper

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Thanks, where did you get the oxide and how much was it?

Jan 22, 2011 | 08:46 PM

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I've used the Aluminum Oxide from Harbor Freight with good results. It runs $39.99 for 44 lbs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-...rit-99945.html

However, I just started using Black Diamond. It's a lot cheaper and works just as well. Tractor Supply Company - $7.99 for 50 lbs.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/s...50-lbs-3905403

Jan 22, 2011 | 10:22 PM

twinpack

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Originally Posted by Richard Cooper

Thanks, where did you get the oxide and how much was it?

I have a local masonary supply. I paid $52.00 for a 50lb. bag. Eastwood wanted close to the same plus $24.95 shipping.

Jan 22, 2011 | 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wan2run

I used the tractor supply "Black Diamond" with really good results!! I sand blasted the entire frame and various parts with it, then swept it up sifted it put it back in for a second run

Jan 22, 2011 | 10:34 PM

Richard Cooper

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Thanks guys, I got a sandblasting cabinet for the holidays. Its still sitting in the shipping box because its been so cold out I have not been out to my shed.
I have a tractor Supply near my house so I wiil get the Black Diamond. Thanks again.

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