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Low69CST · 06-10-2003, 10:38 PM

I sandblasted the grill support today so I can mount my tranny cooler later this week. After today I remember why a few years ago when I sandblasted my frame I swore to every person I knew I'd never sandblast anything again. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get the stuff to work, but I blast for 40 seconds, work on the blaster for 10 minutes. I never could get the right pressure, so I had to spend twice as much time doing it, couldn't find any gloves, so had to hold the pieces bare handed (OUCH!!!!), plus sand hittin my eyes at 150psi.

Sorry, just needed to vent a little!

Longhorn Man · 06-10-2003, 10:42 PM

YOUCH!!!!
We have a blast cabinet at the shop...really kics butt.
Too bad I can't fir real big items in there though. A wheel is about as big an item I can do.

turmoline · 06-10-2003, 10:43 PM

Yes I've learned that lesson in futility and I almost did it to myself again as you did.

72MARIO · 06-10-2003, 10:55 PM

Yep it does suck when you dont have the right equipment. Been there done that. I have to blast my cab later this month not looking foreward to that !

72MARIO · 06-10-2003, 10:56 PM

Well actually I should say I know have a fresh air unit I can use along with a painting hoody. That setup along with gloves works great.

71GMC_3/4T · 06-11-2003, 12:28 AM

Ahhhh... Nothin' like shakin' the sand out of your ears, huh?
I built an extension handle for mine so I can stand back about 2' further and I still get sand all over me, in my pockets, hair, ears, etc.

Get a full face shield, they help a lot, especially with safety glasses inside them.
Blastin' w/o gloves? Yeah, been there, did that! You wouldn't realize you could remove that much skin that quickly unless you experienced it first hand!

06-10-2003, 10:38 PM	#1
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Sandblasting sucks...... I sandblasted the grill support today so I can mount my tranny cooler later this week. After today I remember why a few years ago when I sandblasted my frame I swore to every person I knew I'd never sandblast anything again. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get the stuff to work, but I blast for 40 seconds, work on the blaster for 10 minutes. I never could get the right pressure, so I had to spend twice as much time doing it, couldn't find any gloves, so had to hold the pieces bare handed (OUCH!!!!), plus sand hittin my eyes at 150psi. Sorry, just needed to vent a little! __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-10-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Yep it does suck when you dont have the right equipment. Been there done that. I have to blast my cab later this month not looking foreward to that ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-10-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Well actually I should say I know have a fresh air unit I can use along with a painting hoody. That setup along with gloves works great. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

06-11-2003, 12:28 AM	#6
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Ahhhh... Nothin' like shakin' the sand out of your ears, huh? I built an extension handle for mine so I can stand back about 2' further and I still get sand all over me, in my pockets, hair, ears, etc. Get a full face shield, they help a lot, especially with safety glasses inside them. Blastin' w/o gloves? Yeah, been there, did that! You wouldn't realize you could remove that much skin that quickly unless you experienced it first hand! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

06-10-2003, 10:42 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	YOUCH!!!! We have a blast cabinet at the shop...really kics butt. Too bad I can't fir real big items in there though. A wheel is about as big an item I can do.

06-10-2003, 10:43 PM	#3
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Yes I've learned that lesson in futility and I almost did it to myself again as you did.



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