Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

:thumbs: X2

Played with the sandblaster today. I started out with sand it worked great except some little rocks kept clogging the nozzle. The bag said screened, but needs to be screened a little smaller. After about 20 clogs I swapped over to the black diamond thinking this will be great. I guess the tip of the deadman valve isn't big enough for it to pass thru easily. It was more frustrating than the sand. I think if I can rescreen the sand it will work great. Yes I am wearing a respirator.

Got this much done with sand. It had already been blasted, but sitting for a while with no protection.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC00737.jpg

The lower right hand corner and some of the cross brace is all I got done with the black diamond.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC00739.jpg

Here is how much material I used to do that. The black diamond is obvious. The regular sand on top is what I sprayed out. The pile on bottom is what I poured out when I switched over to the black. I plan on reusing it after I run it thru a screen.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC00740.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

It makes a mess, huh. :pty:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

i always screen mine first just to make sure unless im using glass bead. you can recover that sand about 3 times but after that it will be to fine to deal with. I cut my recoverd with fresh sand somtimes to make it cut better.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

If your smart you'll do your blasting outside.;)

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A little

Thanks for the info.

I'm not that smart.:lol: I have 3 bays at work. Since I don't have alot going on there I get in the middle stall and blast. I just have to sweep and I'm done.;)

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

That's smart mess up someone elses space. Keep your place nice and clean.:lol:

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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PWsyVBvNUG...nder%2Brug.jpg

* my method of disposal.

Mac. :chevy:

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:haha: :haha:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

I got a great deal on a 8X10 small spray booth with a ventilation fan and ducts. It was FREE. The guy said he was moving his business the next day, and it had to be gone or it would be trashed. So I immediately went down and got it. As soon as I can afford to pour a concrete slab I'll put it up. I plan on using it for sandblasting parts too big for the sand blast cabinet.

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/610760873_2YHPp-M.jpg

The slab I want will go here, but want it 18X40 and will cover it with a car port to do the messy body work and not screw up the shop.

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/610760934_pzxF9-M.jpg

All I need now is $$$$ to finish it, and time. :lol:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Alan what size black diamond did you use? They do have 3 diffrent sizes.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

This has been a reoccurring thought subject and thought for me.

For those of you sandblasting in your garages and whatnot; have you thought about building a cleanroom out of 2x4's?
You'd need 8 or 12 if you wanted to seal the bottom
Buld a cube and get some clear drop cloths from wherever. You could use it over and over again and keep the sand out of everything. thoughts?

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That's why I want to put up that FREE spray booth. I will make for easy clean up and reusing the media. :thumbs:

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Those are some serious fans... don't take any pets or a toupee in there with ya..

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

NO SH*T. And small kids. You should see the motor that runs it. I don't think I'll install the fan, unless I start using as a spray booth. I have the filters and everything that came with it.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

sweet score.... how about i pay shipping and I take those off your hands....im just sayin.

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:no::no::no: :lol:

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oik ok sorry it was a shot... i need this for my booth well i need a whole booth..

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just get the porter to sweep it up for you!!!! haha

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Nice score

Medium, it was the last bag at tractor supply

Our porter doesn't know how to operate a broom. It's a sad situation.:sumo:

Sifted the sand and black diamond and mixed it together. It worked like a champ. until I ran out of sand.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00741.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00742.jpg

This is a mean little stripper.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00757.jpg

I figured I'd try it on the bed cross braces since they are covered with undercoating or something similiar. It takes longer to blast these items. In the pic you can see the left side was the sand blaster and the right was the wire wheel. The wire wheel didn't do crap.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00758.jpg

Primed tailgate

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00743.jpg

Almost got the Tailgate blocked today

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00748.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00756.jpg

Posting more in a minute

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Cleaned galvanized panels and primed bed

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00760.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00761.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00762.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00763.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00764.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...d/DSC00765.jpg

Sand blasted headlight mount panel

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/DSC00749.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

that looks real good Alan. Try to get the finer sand from from. I haven't used mine yet, but my buddy said it works good for him.

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

Great job Alan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Got a few parts back from powder coating......

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P8053980.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...1/P8053982.jpg

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

SWEET! getting closer every day. i know 198 is getting excited.
Sad thing about the porter, They've got an opening for a body man down here, heck he'd fit in here, they cant do body work either!!! ahahaha

Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic
 

As always Alan, real nice work. Moving right along.....is the wire wheel on your angle grinder?