Sand/grit blasting

[Les Symonds]

I've just started dabbling with sand blasting for texturing surfaces. Does anyone out there have any experience of this, and if so, what grade of grits have you used for different effects?

Les

[Bryan Milham]

Les,

you asked this question and have received no answers.

Truthfully I don't have one for you either as my workshop is too small for the inclusion of a compressor, as much as I'd love one.

But one thing I do know is Bicarbonate of Soda is a very good gentle abrasive that can be used through these systems. You might use a bit more than if you were using a grit of some sort, but it depends upon your source of Bi-carb. Do you know anywhere you can get hold of old Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers - they are full of the stuff.

[Les Symonds]

Les,

you asked this question and have received no answers.

Truthfully I don't have one for you either as my workshop is too small for the inclusion of a compressor, as much as I'd love one.

But one thing I do know is Bicarbonate of Soda is a very good gentle abrasive that can be used through these systems. You might use a bit more than if you were using a grit of some sort, but it depends upon your source of Bi-carb. Do you know anywhere you can get hold of old Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers - they are full of the stuff.

Thanks, Bryan...I'll give the bicarb a try.
Les

[PhilipS]

If you haven't found these sites already you may find some helpful information contained on the sites and pdf.

http://www.kramerindustriesonline.com/AO.html

http://www.guyson.co.uk/assets/uploads/files/guyson_blast_media_guide.pdf

Philip

[Les Symonds]

If you haven't found these sites already you may find some helpful information contained on the sites and pdf.

http://www.kramerindustriesonline.com/AO.html

http://www.guyson.co.uk/assets/uploads/files/guyson_blast_media_guide.pdf

Philip

thanks Philip....both very useful links.

Les

[Paul Hannaby]

I use either aluminium oxide or ceramic grit. For deep texture use 60 grit or coarser, for finer stuff, possibly up to 180 grit.

Depending what you have in mind, you might also want to look in to sandblasting film, which can be used as a masking medium. You can also improvise with masking tape, duct tape etc.

[Les Symonds]

I use either aluminium oxide or ceramic grit. For deep texture use 60 grit or coarser, for finer stuff, possibly up to 180 grit.

Depending what you have in mind, you might also want to look in to sandblasting film, which can be used as a masking medium. You can also improvise with masking tape, duct tape etc.

Thank you Paul. I bought some quite fine stuff and have textured the outside of a sycamore crotch bowl, just enough to give it a full matt finish to contrast with the high gloss on the inside. I really like the finish and fancy experimenting, so your info could well prove useflu.

Thanks...Les

[bodrighywood]

Don't know if you know Pascal Oudets work Les.. He sandblasts oak mainly but perhaps worth a look at his site to see what can be achieved.

Pete

[Les Symonds]

Don't know if you know Pascal Oudets work Les.. He sandblasts oak mainly but perhaps worth a look at his site to see what can be achieved.

Pete

Yep, Pete....it was as a result of seeing his work that i took the plunge and bought the kit.....he is immensely inspiring.
Les

[Rlewisrlou666]

http://www.summernaturals.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=80&products_id=400

Very Cheap Bicarb