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Adam
05-09-2003 19:20:45
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Re: sand blast kits in reply to tom davis, 05-01-2003 07:57:34
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Hey, was just going through the posts and thought I'd reply. I have experience with all of them. On the siphon feed type...Very good for a beginner. However (and I did get the chance to return my original siphon feed) Don't go and buy one. Big waste of money. When I first bought my first siphon type (a big $80 dollar model) I noticed I'd been had....I did try it though to see how it worked. Returned it. Went to wallymart and bought there popular brand of the gun only (it did include the hose) for $11 dollars and used one of my wifes 10 gallon tuperware storage hoppers ($5). (also from wallymart) So for sixteen dollars, I'm blasting. Now, on to the pressurized tank.... You really need patence for this one. And honestly a lot of jerking around to set it set up right. By the time you figure out how to use the thing the hose valve (blast on-off) will be blasted out. (leaving you with no control) A good "dead-man" valve will be your next up grade to the rig. And it will offer some nice control. Sandblasting is wonderful when you get the hang of it. Ultamitly you will be spending money. You'll learn about silicosis, and get a good resporator, and a set off goggles. Then you'll head out and pull the trigger, and really realize that the sand gets everywhere, in you hair, down your back, and then some too!!!, you'll find sand in places on ya that you will not understand. So, off to buy a jumpsuit, and a nice blasting hood. You go out again, and your burning up!!! Your wearing gloves and a suit and a hood You'll lenses are steaming over, the guns getting clogged,,,, what???? why???? Now back out to get the right sand (I know many opinions on sand here) but for now I'll just recommend fine grade sandblasting sand or Black Diamond from your local sand and glavel house. They'll ask ya what you been using, and remind you that it really needs to stay dry. Back to the store again to get an inline filter to remove the water..... .
You will have fun with it once you get going, but getting there can be really frustrating. I would start off with the $16 dollar rig I mentioned earlier, and see if you like it. Myself, I love sandblasting and also knowing that if my wife wants a mirror hung over a wall switch, I can neatly "blast" a cutout through glass...What a "Blast"!!! (but hey, I love welding in hot and cold weather too!!!!!
Have fun,
Adam
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Rod