Sandblast the past out of the cubs!

[CadetTY]

We all, or most of us use sandblasters on are cub parts. What kind of blaster are you guys using and type of compressor. What psi does it work best at? And what type of sand do you use? Post pics of your products and maybe some sandblasting you have done. This thread is to let people know whats out there and how it works. Not only that im looking to get into soda/ sandblasting so this can help me to.

[CadetTY]

Bump? Anyone??

[Sam Mac]

I have one that works with my pressure washer
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...t=18016&page=2

[CadetTY]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

I have one that works with my pressure washer
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...t=18016&page=2

Thats pretty neat!

[CadetTY]

Maybe using soda blaster on sheet metal?

[dag1450]

Thanks for starting this topic. My setup is very basic,my blaster is one of those cheap 50lb pressure pots (red ,about $100). For air i link two compressors together,one puts out 7 cfm with a 15 gal tank and the other puts out maybe 12 cfm with a 30 gal tank. This is still on the lower side of air needed for doing larger work like mower decks or panels. When im doing those i mostly spot blast the bad spots and leave the good. The compressors do get hot and run alot so i place a box fan right on them to help cool. As for the media i have been using straight sand from the home depot that i screen first to remove any small rocks or junk, I know this is not healthy and " i will start wearing a mask Rhonda i promise" but i try to do my blasting on a windy day and stand up wind for many reasons. The sand just gets lost in the grass. Hope this helps someone as it took me a while to figure out this setup that works for me. Dave

[CADplans]

Many do not sandblast because of;

sheetmetal distortion

expense

post process cleanup

rough surface after process


Yea, I know, these points can be debated, I ain't trying to start an argument, just mentioning why I do not use it on garden tractors.

That said, I used a sandblaster for a lot of parts on this when I painted, MANY years ago!!



Hood, grill shell, controls, rear fenders etc.............

I had to use 2 BIG air compressors hooked together, and a HUGE air tank to do a good job with cool (moisture free) air.

[CadetTY]

Originally Posted by CADplans

Many do not sandblast because of;

sheetmetal distortion

expense

post process cleanup

rough surface after process


Yea, I know, these points can be debated, I ain't trying to start an argument, just mentioning why I do not use it on garden tractors.

That said, I used a sandblaster for a lot of parts on this when I painted, MANY years ago!!



Hood, grill shell, controls, rear fenders etc.............

I had to use 2 BIG air compressors hooked together, and a HUGE air tank to do a good job with cool (moisture free) air.

Ok what are some other ways of stripping paint and getting rid of rust on sheet metal such as body panels?