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Tye

05-09-2002 10:40:45




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I am new to restoring old farm equiptment. I 've never used a sandblaster before and I have a question for anyone who has used one. My question is, how do you keep the sand from flying everywhere after it hits the metal you are sandblasting? I am sorry I am so niave here but I guess it's always good to ask. Thanks -God bless!




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Clay Davis

05-10-2002 10:12:50




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 Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Tye, 05-09-2002 10:40:45  
I do Sand blasting for part time income.
If you are restoring implements for example, I use a covered three sided shed, with a large piece of expanded metal 4x8 three feet off the ground. I can get around over and under any piece.
The sand can be reused if you are careful, it must be sifted carefully no paint or rust chips must get into the hopper or it clump. NEVER let your sand become damp, or leave sand in the hopper as the moisture will cause clumping and block your line. The best results come from the disassembly of the implement blasting each piece or groups of parts and coating them with automotive primer compatible with the paint you are using the metal will flash rust in high humidity.
Blasting WILL be forced into every crack and hole under a hundred plus pounds of air pressure. You MUST use care preparing tractors as example to blast by placeing bolts in every bolt hole. Bearings in axel housings can be protected by placeing a layer of duct tape then several raps of heavy cloth and or rubber wired in place. These areas must be cleaned by hand if still assembled. I pull the housings apart and block the openings with drilled tapered plugs of soft wood forced/held together with a piece of all thread washers and nuts. Warning machined edges must NEVER be blasted as they will never seal properly nor can they evenly torqued with uneven surfaces.
Safety First: No unprotected observers
Watch your hoses, IE be alert for tripping hazards
Use first class filter masks with replaceable filters, don't use disposable masks.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR SIGHT use goggles and a face mask.
Use EAR plugs to keep out the sand as well as the noise. Chief "D"

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SteveB(wi)

05-10-2002 06:04:15




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 Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Tye, 05-09-2002 10:40:45  
I did my tractor in the driveway. I get pallet size 5/8" plywood at work so I set it up in a makeshift booth. Put a cheap poly tarp under and around to catch sand. swept up as much as I could after each round, sifted and reused. Did the whole machine on a 50# bag of black beauty. The big pieces I just wrapped the tarp around. made masonite covers and used RTV sealer on big openings and save my little plastic thread protector plugs and caps with a little RTV to seal holes and tubes.

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Nathan

05-09-2002 20:29:40




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 Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Tye, 05-09-2002 10:40:45  
Be careful sandblasting a tractor. The sand will get into every nook and cranny on the thing. Good way to ruin bearings.



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Ed Bowen

05-09-2002 17:33:57




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 Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Tye, 05-09-2002 10:40:45  
If you are sandblasting outside {not in a room or a cabinent} there is no way to control the sand. That is why you need to watch were you blast. Also there is no such thing as TOO MUCH protection for you ;gloves,hood and the very best breathing device you can get,You'll still find sand in your hair,pockets and boots but that's part of it.One thing that I do sometimes when blasting is to put a good fan behind me seems to help a lot. ED

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Greaseman

05-10-2002 07:13:27




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 Re: Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Ed Bowen, 05-09-2002 17:33:57  
I recently was given a catalog I beileve from the Eastway company that has a set of "plugs" that I believe will fit into the holes that every piece of sand, grit, etc. will find it's way into.



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Jon Kraatz

05-10-2002 09:03:40




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 Re: Re: Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Greaseman, 05-10-2002 07:13:27  
A " set of plugs to fit in every hole the sand will find it's way into " ????? ?? Is that some kind of enema based device ? Sorry, couldn't resisit that one. Must have have too much sand in too many places one time too many !



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Terry-N-Mo

05-11-2002 19:14:04




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Sandblasting Question in reply to Jon Kraatz, 05-10-2002 09:03:40  
Sand can be used over and over a few times and then after the abrasive edges get worn off the sand it will not be near as efficient to use for blasting. Time to replace with new sand.

Later,Terry



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