MusPuppis Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Curious, http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38375 Is that worth a damn when it comes to automotive stripping/cleaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Yes, it will work fine but it will leave a huge mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 I figured as much. I was thinking of using some plastic sheeting in my garage to make a generic little room around the peices that I blast. That should (hopefully) contain it in some way atleast and allow me to collect and reuse the sand. If I can anyway. Its my understanding its good for about 2-3 uses before it becomes to fine to do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I just bought the 40lb unit from them. On sale for 84.99 plus a 20% off coupon. Containment: I use it on a sheet in the yard and then recycle the sand with a kitchen strainer and funnel it back in. Lose about 25-30% of the sand each cycle, as it blows off the sheet. Quality: The moisture seperator broke the 1st day when I tried to open it to drain the water, and the shutoff valve at the discharge end of the hose stopped working about 5 minutes into use. The internal parts are made of plastic and just chipped away with the sand coming out. I bought a replacement valve from home depot and it failed quickly too. I wound up buying a deadman type nozzle from harbor and its working well now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 You can use any type of sand with these or do I need to look into "special" sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeaut Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I've got a similar thing, does work well, but it does stretch my compressor (3hp/100ltr). I built a plywood cabinet to try and contain the sand, it sorta does but I still end up looking like I've spent a few days in the desert For sand, I just use patio sand, now what you guys over the pond would call that I don't know, but it's fairly fine, free flowing stuff, so none of your coarse stuff for mixing concrete with. I buy it in 20kg bags at the local DIY chain store. It has to be bone dry though otherwise it can block the various taps which is a PITA. I recycle probably more times than I should do, apparently once the sand gets broken down in to super fine particles it's quite a dangerous health hazard as when breathed in it won't come back out, worse than asbestos which is a nice thought. So get a very good filter mask! Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 For sand' date=' I just use patio sand, now what you guys over the pond would call that I don't know, but it's fairly fine, free flowing stuff, so none of your coarse stuff for mixing concrete with. I buy it in 20kg bags at the local DIY chain store. It has to be bone dry though otherwise it can block the various taps which is a PITA. I recycle probably more times than I should do, apparently once the sand gets broken down in to super fine particles it's quite a dangerous health hazard as when breathed in it won't come back out, worse than asbestos which is a nice thought. So get a very good filter mask! Cheers, Rob[/quote'] Awesome! Here our megalomart super home centers sell playground sand, which is probably the same. I'm gonna buy a bag and try it, its definitely better than the $20 for a 25lb box of alum.oxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I can't believe I am going to admit this on a public forum, but I used play sand too. It is cheap and got the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Z Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I use slag (residue that is left from arc welding) a bag of it is like $15, good for general striping. Then I use 30/70 or 70/30, I forgot for finer stuff. Just remeber to get a pair of media blasting gloves and a suit, it gets EVERYWHERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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