Trying to get prepared for when (IF) it gets warm again. Picked up a used sandblaster on craigslist really cheap, had to modify it a bit with some new parts, but still cheaper than buying new, even with the 20% coupon.
After some setbacks and a couple of trips to Home Depot and Ace Hardware, I got it running today. It's been a while since I used one and had to learn the adjustment of the valves; the first time I tried it I was basically throwing media at the truck.
I don't plan on using it indoors, but I will have to for a small section of the frame where the spring reinforcements and the cross-member goes. Then once I get it rolling, I can take it out back and do some blasting on my own. It will be cheaper and easier than going to the sandblasting guy.
Ordered a blasting hood to protect my face and lungs. Don't need to breathe in anymore dust and glass than I probably already have.
I setup a tarp to catch the media which came in handy when I had the abrasive valve fully open and was just dumping media onto the frame. Tested out the blaster on a small section of the frame to make sure it worked properly.
