>I have a few sky hooks and smoke benders laying around that I'll let go of
>cheap!
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>On the more positive side of tool accumulation - I recently picked up a
>Campbell Hausfeld 4 HP, 13 gallon oilless compressor along with the CH
>portable sand blaster kit. WHAT A BLAST!!!!!!! I've been experimenting
>cleaning up some of the odd LBC bits and pieces laying around in the
>garage -
>sandblasting is definitely fun. But as I know very little about sand
>blasting
>(yes I am using a respirator) and the art of compressed air usage, I have a
>couple of questions:
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>1. I was using 0 and 00 grit sand (about $3 a 100lb bag) but am wondering if
>other abrasives do a nicer job. For example, a lbc ashtray I blasted to
>bare
>metal seems a bit rough to the touch (used 00 grit sand).
>
>2. What abrasives work best on rust or really greasy parts? What abrasive
>will
>work best on painted wire wheels?
>
>3. Any recommendations on blasting cabinets or other blasting strategies.
>For
>example, is a cabinet really worth the investment (if so what size) or is
>blasting outdoors going to be just fine?
>
>4. Off sand blasting, what air tools are most recommended (those to get
>first)
>and at what quality range (home use only) - any suggestions other than the
>impulsive 'git em all right now' (which I'm trying my best to fend off) will
>be appreciated.
>
>5. Any other compressed air accessories that are a must??
>
>
>Dr. 'Anyone in these here parts need sumthin sand blasted' Doug
Dr. Doug
Try Eastwood (www.eastwoodco.com) they have a big selection of blasting
accesories and abrasives.
If you find out about the wire wheels I might let you take a shot at mine
this winter they need new paint.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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