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and a new toy about to grace my shop :biggrin:

Blasting cabinet, which will predominantly be used with aluminium oxide for abrasion or steel shot for texturing

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im looking forward to see what finishes I can get with different mediums. from what I read the possibilities are endless by tweaking the pressures, distances, angles etc.. fun times

will make for great sign writing for presentation plaques, and glasses etc.
 
I've got one just like that. The problem I have with mine is the lid is fairly flimsy and when the pressure builds up inside just a little, it will lift and cause it to loose seal. When this happens, it starts blowing dust out around the lid which is of course where your face is, looking into it! I have been meaning to beef mine up but it has not been top priority.
 
MesquiteMan said:
I've got one just like that. The problem I have with mine is the lid is fairly flimsy and when the pressure builds up inside just a little, it will lift and cause it to loose seal. When this happens, it starts blowing dust out around the lid which is of course where your face is, looking into it! I have been meaning to beef mine up but it has not been top priority.
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That's interesting Curtis, il let you know how mine behaves though the lid on this one seems quite solid backed up by quite a solid foam seal. With cabs usually when they are blowing an abundance of dust around its usually down to the medium needs replacing? not sure just how much dust you are referring to here or for that matter which medium? :smile: Although I know it wont be the case, but im now envisioning that monster of a compressor you have dumping a ton of PSI into the cab lol
 
Congrats Brad; I have used a blaster for many years to restore my antique metal tools. I am sure you will find many uses for it. And what you blast with ( medium ), and air pressure, makes a world of difference in the finish you get. Jim S
 
Brad: Here is something else I just thought of. I have a Panach Air brush that has a little media cup that comes with it. When we had the wedding shop, I used it to etch glasses with it. Has amazing controll for small objects. Jim S
 
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dbledsoe said:
Brad: Here is everything you need to know about etching with sand.
Cutting Edge Sand Carving (Powered by Invision Power Board)
I have been contemplating using mine to etch pens but I have not gotten to it yet. I recommend a pressure pot and this gun for precision and control:
PAB Sandblasting Guns
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Thanks for the links its appreciated. looks like a wealth of information on those forums il be sure to spend some time there

plantman said:
Brad: Here is something else I just thought of. I have a Panach Air brush that has a little media cup that comes with it. When we had the wedding shop, I used it to etch glasses with it. Has amazing controll for small objects. Jim S
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Jim take a look at this :smile:
Buy Badger 260 Mini Sandblaster from Axminster, fast delivery for the UK

This is what im getting for intricate work. il be able to get great control within the etched lines of some of my pens


My cat Dozer approves of the sand blaster.
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MesquiteMan said:
I've got one just like that. The problem I have with mine is the lid is fairly flimsy and when the pressure builds up inside just a little, it will lift and cause it to loose seal. When this happens, it starts blowing dust out around the lid which is of course where your face is, looking into it! I have been meaning to beef mine up but it has not been top priority.
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Just to revisit this Curtis, I can confirm my lid doesn't allow any dust to escape, and that was with 80psi going into the cabinet. if it helps your welcome to some pictures of my seals etc if you fancy playing spot the difference
 
Yes, please post them. Mine did not leak any dust either when it was new but as the exhaust filter gets dirty, it does. I try to keep the filter clean but it is a loosing battle. Maybe I will simply remove the exhaust filter and let the dust blow out there since once the filter gets dirty, the air has to go somewhere and the only other point is through the lid.
 
Ah I see your point curtis. You could run a pipe out of the unit into the bottom of a container and fill it with clay pebbles which will trap the dust as the air flows through them, with small perforated holes in the lid perhaps with a layer or course foam on top Pretty sure the container would catch all your dust on the exhaust then without the use of the fine filter. No reason why you couldnt wash the clsy pebbles every few months either to unclog them
 
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