Earlier this year I picked up a new sandblaster. I’ve always wanted one for the shop because it makes cleaning and prepping parts so much easier. Along the way, I learned a few things about owning and using a sandblaster. In this video I talk about those things, as well as some basic info about how to use a sand blaster and dust reclaimer.
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so what's the life of the media? i'm assuming you have to replace it but not sure of its lifespan
Don't reuse the dust collected from glass bead…it is just a fine powder with no abrasive properties left and decreases the overall efficiency of the remaining media in the cabinet. That cabinet will also do pretty well if you ever want to try soda blasting…
Built one years age and loved the results cleaned and degreased cast parts blasted look new. Exhaust manifolds.
For the external blaster will you be doing it outdoors, or will you instead build a Dexter-style 'kill room' to keep the sand/dust contained indoors?
Always been curious to find a way to use a pot blaster in suburbia without making a mess of the backyard or pissing off the neighbors!
10:51 Add 2 eggs, milk and cup of water. Bake in moderate oven for 45 mins.
Dang it would be better if you lived closer that way I could just stop by and use your sandblaster. I live in Alaska so it would be cheaper to just buy one now I know the basics …Thanks CarGuy
Powder coating gun next?
Do your future self a favor and research Sandblaster mods. A little time investment on the front end will reap exponential rewards later.
(PS Love you man, Been watching since you were in the old barn and no facial hair.)
What you have is a Great start (The pickup tube is nice on that unit)
1) Adding the Bottom siphon mod with a media control valve will allow you to drop the incoming pressure to 40-60 PSI. Which will save strain on your Air compressor.
2) Check out Mods that cover adding baffles or path ways for the reclaiming vacuum air to flow across the part and cross flow across the cabinet.
3) Reclaimed media…. I would throw it in the trash and not reuse it… The reason being is that media also contains all of the RUST, impurities and paint that you just removed from the object you blasted. when the media goes through the gun the second time with the contaminates it will be slammed and imbedded in to the part you are blasting. This isn't so much huge deal…. But if you blast anything with Silicone (Gasket material) that silicone will get picked up and embedded into the metal which can cause issues with bubbling when you go to paint or weld. (PS scrape or wire wheel all of the silicone off your parts before blasting ;-))
4) Good note on the RAW metal and gloves…. one down side to sandblasting automotive parts specifically is that Since the late 80's early 90's OEM's used some form of E-Coating on the bolts and parts. Sand blasting REMOVES this coating…. Phosphorus or plated bolts are particularly an issue here… I learned the hard way… I have some nice shiny brackets on my project car but after 3 months the heads of the bolts rusted because of no protective coating. This is why E-Coating kits have become popular in the last few years…. (But check with disposal procedures in your area before purchasing an e-coat kit the chemicals involved can be caustic)
5) add Castors and a floor to the bottom of the unit. this way you can pull it out and sweep around it.
Nope no balcony
Do you have some process for removing moisture from the compressed air or is that not necessary?
I have a media blaster. They absolutely are fun to use. Unfortunately I don't have a garage so it's in my basement, and I have no vacuum connected to it! So needless to say my basement is sandy as hell!
Eric, use 2 scoops or bowls of media in your blaster only. That way you keep recycling it until it just doesn't cut as well, THEN dump it.
No need to contaminate 40 lbs at once. Plus it's a lot easier to clean out. Also, put a T in your air hose inside the cabinet with a small blow gun. Great to blowclean the parts,blow any media from the edges and the inside of the door before you open it. Works great !
i enjoy you podcasts here.. but a question, if you do not mind.. on your panhard conversion.. i asked you about 2 diff pivot points as to one that would be located near the front 'U ' joint.. i hope you read my question, was looking forward to a reply
Just an FYI, but be mindful of aiming the gun towards your gloves as the media will eat through the gloves pretty quick. I use an old pair of pliers to hold smaller parts.
Hey erick. I know this video is different from the question I'm going ask.. So i have problems with my valve lashes.. The car that I'm working on is 2002 civic D17A2. Everytime i adjusted the valves,they be ok for awhile then shortly after the car started to vibrate which means they got tightened up, even if i torqued them to 14-15ft lb the still tighten up.even if i adjusted them with little or no drag they still got tightened up on me. What are your suggestions? I adjusted them today and the car was idling with very slight vibration which i could work with but then now after i got off work the car started vibration after i start up..
I've always wanted a sand blast cab. but at this time I really don't have a use for one. One day I will buy an old car again and then have an excuse to get a blast cab. Just watching sand blasting videos will have to do for now, thanks for your input, i never thought about how the dust is handled. This is like behind the scenes info.
Do you use a magnet to collect iron out of the media?
Is the dust reclaimer the same as a shop vac, but it just filters out the rust and corrosion to give you clean medium to re-use?
I just want to mention, for anyone without a garage, most communities of any size are likely to have a "U-Blast-it" place where you pay by the minute and do it yourself. Most reasonably sized pieces will not take more than 10 minutes or so. The place near me also has a heavy-duty parts washer which will clean anything up to and including engine blocks.
Roll on the restoration of that old car in your dad's garage.
I just sandblasted a bike frame outdoors and after I got it hung up, I wiped it down with denatured alcohol. I didn't even think to wear gloves for handling it. I hope my paint will stick.
Hi,
Eric I also wanted to say your one of the top youtubers on cars. On the same level as Chris Fix, Scotty Kilmour and yourself. Your very technical and you know what your doing. I hope you keep it up!!. Thank you for helping us out. Guys he is awesome !!
Cheers,
Mister Pogi
Can you do a quick video on how to grow a righteous beard?
"don't touch it"… touches it, lol… I assume Eric does not car too much about that LCA. 🙂 Cool toy.
Always enjoy your channel Eric. a while back I was looking at a 99 Honda Civic EX front suspension part for the front of my daughters car on Amazon and asked a question if the part comes with the bushing. Some guy named Eric said "you get what you see". I keep thinking that Eric was you. LOL 🙂
If you use a small shop vac you can save money and reclaim the media
Are the cheap blasters that use walnut shells any good????
Eric, is it big enough to sand blast a 15×8 gmt400 rally wheel?
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this sandblaster gun with a boron carbide nozzle really helped me , share with u and hope it will be helpful to u!