Media blasting
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==Media blasting tools== | ==Media blasting tools== | ||
===Blast cabinets=== | ===Blast cabinets=== | ||
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*[http://www.nortonsandblasting.com Norton Sandblasting Equipment] | *[http://www.nortonsandblasting.com Norton Sandblasting Equipment] | ||
*[http://www.tptools.com/d/12_Abrasive-Blasting.html TP Tools and Equipment] | *[http://www.tptools.com/d/12_Abrasive-Blasting.html TP Tools and Equipment] | ||
| + | *[http://www.airblastafc.com/plastic-media-blasting.html Airblast AFC] | ||
====How to build them==== | ====How to build them==== | ||
| − | *[http://www.smecca.com/2011/02/build-your-own-abrasive-blasting-cabinet/ Build your own abrasive blasting | + | *[http://www.smecca.com/2011/02/build-your-own-abrasive-blasting-cabinet/ Build your own abrasive blasting cabinet] from smecca.com |
*[http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143854] from jalopy journal.com | *[http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143854] from jalopy journal.com | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sandblasting-cabinet-homemade-79837.html Homenade sandblasting | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sandblasting-cabinet-homemade-79837.html Homenade sandblasting cabinet] from hotrodders.com |
| − | *[http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/5/007/article/Build_Your_Own_Grit_Blasting_Cabinet.html Build your own grit blasting | + | *[http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/5/007/article/Build_Your_Own_Grit_Blasting_Cabinet.html Build your own grit blasting cabinet] from ford trucks.com |
*[http://www.autodidactics.com/sand.htm Blasting cabinet made from dishwasher housing] from autodidactics.com | *[http://www.autodidactics.com/sand.htm Blasting cabinet made from dishwasher housing] from autodidactics.com | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/building-your-own-sandblast-cabinet-44167.html Building your own sandblast cabinet discussion] from hotrodders.com | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/building-your-own-sandblast-cabinet-44167.html Building your own sandblast cabinet discussion] from hotrodders.com | ||
| − | *[http://www.joeshome.com/projects/blastcabinet/default.htm Blast | + | *[http://www.joeshome.com/projects/blastcabinet/default.htm Blast cabinet] from joeshome.com |
*[http://www.scribd.com/doc/14152057/Popular-Mechanics-PlansHomemade-Sandblasting-Cabinet-Blueprints Popular Mechanics homemade sandblasting cabinet plans] | *[http://www.scribd.com/doc/14152057/Popular-Mechanics-PlansHomemade-Sandblasting-Cabinet-Blueprints Popular Mechanics homemade sandblasting cabinet plans] | ||
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You need air flowing into the cabinet, as well as out. | You need air flowing into the cabinet, as well as out. | ||
| − | Some creative solutions on dealing with dust are here: *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/blasting-cabinet-clouds-up-136430.html Blasting | + | Some creative solutions on dealing with dust are here: *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/blasting-cabinet-clouds-up-136430.html Blasting cabinet clouds up]. |
==Blast cabinet visibility== | ==Blast cabinet visibility== | ||
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===Soda blasting=== | ===Soda blasting=== | ||
Soda blasting is the use of sodium bicarbonate ("baking soda") as a blast medium. For more information, see: [[Soda blasting]]. | Soda blasting is the use of sodium bicarbonate ("baking soda") as a blast medium. For more information, see: [[Soda blasting]]. | ||
| + | Never soda blast cars still together as the media gets into electrical sockets and connections and will cause chemical reactions that can and will cause a myriad of problems. | ||
==Compressed air== | ==Compressed air== | ||
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*Fully enclosed shoes (remember to put your socks over you pants!) | *Fully enclosed shoes (remember to put your socks over you pants!) | ||
*A face mask with safety goggles worn underneath | *A face mask with safety goggles worn underneath | ||
| − | *Leather | + | *Leather gloves (media doesn't feel the greatest on your hands when coming out at 100+ PSI) |
*Respirator (NOT a cheap paper one, the cartridge-type is the one you want). Read the MSDS sheet for the blasting medium that you're using, and use the recommended respirator and/or personal protective equipment. | *Respirator (NOT a cheap paper one, the cartridge-type is the one you want). Read the MSDS sheet for the blasting medium that you're using, and use the recommended respirator and/or personal protective equipment. | ||
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;Hotrodders forum threads | ;Hotrodders forum threads | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sand-blasting-cabinet-question-94622.html Sand blasting | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sand-blasting-cabinet-question-94622.html Sand blasting cabinet question] |
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/best-sandblasting-media-65731.html Best sandblasting media] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/best-sandblasting-media-65731.html Best sandblasting media] | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sandblast-cabinet-coating-115718.html Sandblast | + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sandblast-cabinet-coating-115718.html Sandblast cabinet coating] |
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/starting-small-blasting-business-176341.html Starting a small blasting business] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/starting-small-blasting-business-176341.html Starting a small blasting business] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-kind-sand-do-i-need-sandblaster-40114.html What kind of sand do I need] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-kind-sand-do-i-need-sandblaster-40114.html What kind of sand do I need] | ||
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[[Category:Garage and shop]] | [[Category:Garage and shop]] | ||
[[Category:Tools]] | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
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