sand blast cabinet

[bigcountry]

My wife and friends (high voltage) went in together and got me a sand blast cabinet for my 40 birthday in April. Was wondering about what type of media should I put in it?

 

[NicksTrix]

depends on what you plan to use it for. lots of materials available for it for various applications.
i shoot glass bead in mine to strip parts and remove light rust.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Once you've got a blast cabinet, you'll wonder you you got by without one. Glass beads work for me but if you need a smooth surface, plastic beads work good. The glass is faster though.

 

[turbotim2]

I have a blast cabinet and it says only to use glass media. Not saying yours says that but the glass works really well. It works really well on old aluminum, makes it shine almost!

 

[ransil]

this place lists the different media and uses.

http://www.skatblast.com/Abrasives___Parts.html

 

[bigcountry]

Thanks, I appreciate the advice. I will get some glass beads.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

make sure you have/use a dust collector. Silicone it good as you put it together too.

 

[bigcountry]

I am planning to use a big shop vac. Will that work ok for this.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

should. Might not last too long depending on the filter, though.