small sandblasting qustion i need to ask

[old_1966_GMC]

Has anyone everhad good results useing #30 cemtex sand for sandblasting rusted chassi parts ive done some research on this I know the health problem it can cause no worrys on that sence i will be usein fresh air supply respaitor i just dont wanna pay online shippin when i can go to my local homedepot and buy 50lbs of this sand for 4bucks
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[kieth]

We go to the sandblasting supply place and it costs us about $7.00 per bag, we rust started using walnut shells about $15.00 per bag for body parts and they can be reused. If you will put a tarp down u can reuse the sand and walnut shells.

[CVA59]

I have had the best luck using "Back Diamond" from Tractor Supply. It is about 20 bucks for a small bag but well worth it. This stuff won't kill you like other stuff will. I still use a good mask always.

[old_1966_GMC]

But has anyone used sand from the local homedepot
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[64fleetside]

play sand from HomoDepo works OK

[old_1966_GMC]

Is cemtex #30 sand any good
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[kart34]

Black Diamond sucks ... too aggressive profile. We have to powdercoat prime a heavy coat anytime we deal with Black Diamond. It would not be my first choice.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by CVA59

I have had the best luck using "Back Diamond" from Tractor Supply. It is about 20 bucks for a small bag but well worth it. This stuff won't kill you like other stuff will. I still use a good mask always.

I've been paying 7 bucks a bag for it at my Tractor Supply.

[vintagesteel]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I've been paying 7 bucks a bag for it at my Tractor Supply.

Same here.
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[cdowns]

my dimwit brother inlaw used playsand from a local mining operation he was some proud o the money he saved over the sterile blasting sand// the poor 58chevy he "restored" rusted to the ground in 18months due to the high salt content in the playsand on long island// but he did after all save about $30 doing the job

[Olden Days]

Originally Posted by cdowns

my dimwit brother inlaw used playsand from a local mining operation he was some proud o the money he saved over the sterile blasting sand// the poor 58chevy he "restored" rusted to the ground in 18months due to the high salt content in the playsand on long island// but he did after all save about $30 doing the job

Thats a hard lesson that will keep being learned first hand by some reading this here.
You can buy REAL sand blasting sand at almost any equipment rental compoany such as United rentals. I picked up something like a 100# sack for 6 bucks.

[jsmithbm]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I've been paying 7 bucks a bag for it at my Tractor Supply.

same here, 20 bucks no way.
7 bucks for sand a toys are us is good too.

[racingdewman]

i have not herd of that sand from home depot i use to use construction sand made by quickcreat but its not good to use because of silica. if it says it contains silica i would not use even with a resperator i did here play sand works well it should not contain silica

[6tfo]

I've used Home Depot sand on a truck frame and it worked great. I don't remember what it was called but it wasn't play ground sand, and I don't think is was for concrete mix either. It was probably medium corse and all uniform in shape (not a mix size of sand grains). It didn't stick or clog in the high humidity that I used it in.

[dicer]

Do walnut shells do a good job at rust removal??? Do they leave any kind of residue on the metal? How do you clean it after wards??

[cdowns]

walnut wont remove rust. hardeware store sand is a crap shoot as salt content unknown, moisture content unknown, and the stuff is usually tumbled to git it smooth

sand for balsting it sterile dry and has sharper edges for better cutting while blasting and does a far better job // check at autopaint suppliers,big tool rental places,masonay suppliers but get screened bagged blasting sand for bestest results

[stich626]

playsand will work.. but as said wear a mask ,and not one of those paper throw away ones..
if you live local to a landscape surply (mulch/dirt and SAND)
it be cheaper than by the bag.. keeping the sand or whatever you use dry is the biggest issue..