Pressure washer sand blaster?
 

Anyone try this idea? http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_8520_8520

We tried one at work and it didn't work very well, another downfall is that you now have wet bare metal which leads to rust.

I have one. I'm very happy with it. I find that if I use the blow gun as soon as I'm done to dry the parts the rust is minimal. I prime with rusty metal primer. So far no problems. Here is the thread on it.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=18016

Same idea using compressed air.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ca...FSbl7AodNDMAew

I have one. Funny though, I haven't used it yet. Bought it because Sam liked his, and I had used one before with good luck.

I'm might give it a try and take the same approach I did when washing my mountain bikes. After cleaning them I pulled out the leaf blower. Nice and dry :beerchug:

Just ordered this. I thought it might be a little easier to use for the small stuff I'm working on. How powerful a compressor did you try with this? Also, I have never bought media for something like this so what should I buy for the standard paint and rust removal? I'm not restoring here and don't need it to be perfect, I just need the rust and paint off. Did you have any issues with moisture in the lines? I also bought an inline filter to help reduce the moisture since I heard it could affect the sand and cause clogging. I still think I'll get the power washer version for when I do the really big parts of the tractor since my uncle has this amazing pro grade washer that I have actually cut 2x4's with HAHAHAHA! So with that baby I'll have the power to really clean some stuff up, but for smaller parts and engines I think something smaller like this will be perfect. Still, any tips on pressure, media and use would be wonderful! Thank you for this link ;)

I only knew they made a compressed air version.

The only blaster I ever used was a pressurized tank version.

The air one you bought relies on the venturi/vacuum effect at the sand and air flow junction.

I would get me a bag of blasting sand and put some in a 5 gallon bucket.

Keeping the sand as dry as possible is a big issue. Maybe a light bulb down in the sand or an electric charcoal starter? Keeping the sand warm and dry.

The reviews look good on that product. Let us know what you think about it. I'm thinking of getting one too. Can't really go wrong for that price.

So any tips on what type of sand to buy? I've never done this before and there are quite a few options. Sand of different grits, walnut ?!?, glass UGH!

google

"blasting media new jersey"

and pick a vendor near you, call and discuss your needs.

There are hundreds of types.

You can even get some types at TSC Stores.

For the flash rusting...

Pick up a gallon of this from Home Depot, it's about $15.00 and a little goes a LONG way. You can dilute it and wipe your parts with it as soon as your done blasting. It will remove the flash rusting and stop it for a couple days too.

The active ingredient is phosphoric acid (a weak solution). You can go to the parts store and buy the same thing but it will cost a lot more.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/p...pictureid=4583

I've tried the stuff from TSC, total crap, Lowes masonry sand, not too bad, I am now using sand from the local NAPA, so far it's the best. I'll try to remember to get you the name of it.

Nice tip. I'll pick some up.

Thank you Sam. I'll run over to the auto store tomorrow and see if they can help as well.

Sand...
you must wear proper protection when using it as a blast media.breathing in the dust will cause silicosis.
It is a one time use.
If you using it with the pressure washer it is fine.

I use black beauty in my gun.you can get a few uses out of it.
Valley mason supply in vernon has it in different grits.
still need protection though.

Nice Lew, thanks! Yeah I plan to get one of those respirator things

If your using a pressure washer blaster no need for a respirator, no dust. But you will need face protection and a rain suit, ask me how I know.:biggrin2:

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Good thing you had one left over from your previous career. :biggrin2: :biggrin2:

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Bill

Not looking to redirect the thread to much but I'm a sucker for a good story if you have one ;)

Or you could do it naked, then you wouldn't need to shower. You might have a touch less skin after thinking about it...:biggrin2: