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GaryParnell · Joined: 09 Dec 2013 Posts: 27

Any one used one of these? Are they any good?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=120617091127

Thanks
Gary

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: South Cheshire

I have a similar one, the problem is the mess, it either needs to be used outside; where you can get away with leaving the mess, or in a completely empty garage where it can all be swept up. The air needs to be bone dry as does the media otherwise it will keep clogging up!

Dave

Bitumen Boy · Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:15 am Post subject:

The other problem is the cost of suitable media, unless you live near a nice sandy beach Wink

Rosco663 · Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Posts: 257 Location: South Australia

Gary,

The practical tips on using this type of sandblaster are quite valid. I don't want to seem to be an old fun stopper Embarassed

but you also need to consider the safety aspects as well, particularly if you intend to use beach sand (silica sand). I found the following link which should help guide you through. Even better to do your blasting in a blasting cabinet or booth.

http://www.manleybros.com/safety2.htm

Cheers
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Rosco

GaryParnell · Joined: 09 Dec 2013 Posts: 27

Thank your for your replies I have got a cabinet which is homemade and has an extractor, I also used glass as the media
Thanks very much
Gary Parnell