News — Sand Blasters

Using Sand Blasters is an effective way of removing paint, rust, and debris from surfaces, so the team at Make It Extreme has put together an informative guide on creating your own sand blaster. Traditional methods for abrasive blasting utilize sand; however, due to its potential to produce fine particles that stick in your lungs and cause silicosis, metallic media like steel shot, steel grit, copper shot or even crushed walnut shells may be better options for blasting purposes. 1. Abrasive Media At the core of any sand blaster is its abrasive media - which may consist of silica sand, glass...

Sandblasting is an efficient means of eliminating paint, rust, and other surface defects prior to powder coating or painting. This technique uses an abrasive medium such as sand and pressurized air to clean surfaces efficiently. Most sandblasting tools are relatively expensive and often designed for industrial use. If you are a DIYer and need an affordable sandblaster for your home, this article will provide you with a guide on how to build one at your own convenience. There are two basic types of Sand Blasters, siphon, and pressure. A siphon blaster uses a container to hold the media, while a...