Media blasting

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==Media blasting tools==
 
==Media blasting tools==
 
===Blast cabinets===
 
===Blast cabinets===
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*[http://www.nortonsandblasting.com Norton Sandblasting Equipment]
 
*[http://www.nortonsandblasting.com Norton Sandblasting Equipment]
 
*[http://www.tptools.com/d/12_Abrasive-Blasting.html TP Tools and Equipment]
 
*[http://www.tptools.com/d/12_Abrasive-Blasting.html TP Tools and Equipment]
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*[http://www.airblastafc.com/plastic-media-blasting.html Airblast AFC]
  
 
====How to build them====
 
====How to build them====
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You need air flowing into the cabinet, as well as out.
 
You need air flowing into the cabinet, as well as out.
  
Some creative solutions on dealing with dust are here: *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/blasting-cabinet-clouds-up-136430.html Blasting cabinent clouds up].
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Some creative solutions on dealing with dust are here: *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/blasting-cabinet-clouds-up-136430.html Blasting cabinet clouds up].
  
 
==Blast cabinet visibility==
 
==Blast cabinet visibility==
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===Soda blasting===
 
===Soda blasting===
 
Soda blasting is the use of sodium bicarbonate ("baking soda") as a blast medium. For more information, see: [[Soda blasting]].
 
Soda blasting is the use of sodium bicarbonate ("baking soda") as a blast medium. For more information, see: [[Soda blasting]].
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Never soda blast cars still together as the media gets into electrical sockets and connections and will cause chemical reactions that can and will cause a myriad of problems.
  
 
==Compressed air==
 
==Compressed air==
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*Fully enclosed shoes (remember to put your socks over you pants!)
 
*Fully enclosed shoes (remember to put your socks over you pants!)
 
*A face mask with safety goggles worn underneath
 
*A face mask with safety goggles worn underneath
*Leather loves (media doesn't feel the greatest on your hands when coming out at 100+ PSI)
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*Leather gloves (media doesn't feel the greatest on your hands when coming out at 100+ PSI)
 
*Respirator (NOT a cheap paper one, the cartridge-type is the one you want). Read the MSDS sheet for the blasting medium that you're using, and use the recommended respirator and/or personal protective equipment.
 
*Respirator (NOT a cheap paper one, the cartridge-type is the one you want). Read the MSDS sheet for the blasting medium that you're using, and use the recommended respirator and/or personal protective equipment.
  
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[[Category:Garage and shop]]
 
[[Category:Garage and shop]]
 
[[Category:Tools]]
 
[[Category:Tools]]
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