Re: Re: Re: Sandblasting Safety Equipment
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Posted by Mike Dane on August 01, 1998 at 04:51:38:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Sandblasting Safety Equipment posted by Paul Stanley on July 31, 1998 at 21:40:22:
: A little while ago, and I can't remember which page it was on at this site, was talking about different types of blasting material and it wasn't all sand. One of them might have been walnut shells.(Hope that wasn't on Tractor Tales). As I remember the materials they listed had some drawbacks, but were a lot healthier. If anyone else can remember could you please post the information. Sandblasting?? Here goes. First I use ear plugs, next the same type of resporator I use for painting. I like this type of resporator because it vents away from my glasses. Then I put on a set of overalls, the type painters use because they don't have pockets. I bought the long rubber gloves that are made for this job and they are still in great shape after many many hours of work. I think one of the most important pieces of protection is a professional sandblasting hood. This is because you can buy the little window covers by the 100 and change it at each time you stop. I also use one of those toilet paper air filters in line on my air hose and keep a fan going on my compressor as the hotter it get the more problems you will have with moisture in the air lines. One other thing, wait for favorable conditions, a cool, dry day with the wind blowing in the right direction always helps. I only have a 5hp compressor so I use a pressure pot type of sandblaster I got from TIP. My compressor is a Type 30 Ingersol Rand (cast iron). I run a 1/8 nozzle to keep the pressure high. The higher the pressure the less sand gets wasted and the smaller the mess. I primer the bare metal with Dupont Vari-prime self etching primer. This is awsome stuff. Kinda pricey but it won't come off once applied. Good luck: Mike Dane
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