Karl,
There are a wide variety of media to put through a blaster that give many
different results.
A few I have used are:
Sand
Walnut Shells
Glass
Plastic
steel shot
-----Original Message-----
From: Karl J. Schmitt [mailto:kjschmitt@jcn.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 8:38 PM
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Bead blasting media.
Bead blasting, more properly "glass bead blasting" employs very small glass
beads or spheres. It is typically employed on softer metals (or other
materials), is less aggressive than sand type blasting media and is often
used as a decorative finish on stainless steel (produces a dull sheen). You
can purchase 50 pound sacks at sand blasting supply sources but you will not
like the cost. It is of very limited use in our hobby, LBC!
Thank you, Karl J. Schmitt
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