Hi Guys, I am after info on making a sand blaster using a spray gun (small objects only)
Years ago a friend of mine who lived in Milton/Ulladulla NSW had a radiator repair business and he made his own sand blaster by using an old spray gun. He used it to strip paint from radiators etc and then solder pin holes and replace top and bottom tanks etc that he had reconditioned. I sat with him on many a Saturday afternoon helping him drink beers whilst we did quick repairs for tourists that struck radiator trouble. Little did I think to find out exactly what he did to the spray guns we used. :(
I am not worried about the legalities etc and not looking for legal info.
I just want to make a small sand blaster by using an old spray gun - presumably one takes the needle out of it.
Any info would be appreciated.
Cheers
Herne
Sand Blasting smaller objects
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 03:46 PM
Not answering the question but this on ebay seems cheap enough instead maybe?
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 03:57 PM
Not answering the question but this on ebay seems cheap enough instead maybe?
Thanks mate, I just had a look at your suggestion but its not what I am after.
Hopefully a forum member might have seen what I am after being used and knows a little about it.
The spray gun using the paint pot worked extremely well for light duty blasting.
Cheers and thanks
Herne
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:17 PM
Hi Herne,
These ones in a the link might be a better option than the first link, I havent used one but have spoken to guys who do use them and they are apparently great for spot blasting.
http://cgi.ebay.com....T...A1|240:1318
Price is comparable to a cheap spray gun and its designed for the job, if you removed a needle from an old spray gun then your material control is gone and I would imagine you would need a big fluid tipped gun (ie.2.8-3.0mm) to be able to get any grit to pass through.
I think I will purchase one of these ebay style spot blasting gun soon myself!
These ones in a the link might be a better option than the first link, I havent used one but have spoken to guys who do use them and they are apparently great for spot blasting.
http://cgi.ebay.com....T...A1|240:1318
Price is comparable to a cheap spray gun and its designed for the job, if you removed a needle from an old spray gun then your material control is gone and I would imagine you would need a big fluid tipped gun (ie.2.8-3.0mm) to be able to get any grit to pass through.
I think I will purchase one of these ebay style spot blasting gun soon myself!
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 07:30 PM
If you do manage to get sand to go through a spray gun then I would expect the gun to be destroyed in minutes. The cheap sandblasters have a replaceable hardened steel tip which do not last very long. The better quality blasters use ceramic tips.
You can/could buy sand blasters that used a paint pot to hold the sand.
You can/could buy sand blasters that used a paint pot to hold the sand.
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 17 January 2009 - 07:32 PM.
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 08:13 PM
Pete, thanks for that link, looks like it could be the go.
ls2lxhatch I will ask some of the local tool companies here to see what they have that takes a paint pot to hold the sand too.
Cheers guys you have got me on the right path.
Herne
ls2lxhatch I will ask some of the local tool companies here to see what they have that takes a paint pot to hold the sand too.
Cheers guys you have got me on the right path.
Herne
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 09:50 PM
This looks like the sand blaster I had 20 years ago. Make sure the gun you buy has replaceable tips that are readily available.
Sand Blaster
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 10:14 PM
That looks like the ticket 
^^^^^^ Now to see if I can find an Australian seller.
Appreciate the efforts put in.
Herne
^^^^^^ Now to see if I can find an Australian seller.Appreciate the efforts put in.
Herne
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 10:25 PM
I think I'll be after one myself. Glad someone found it.
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Posted 18 January 2009 - 11:32 PM
I just got one from super cheap for 50 bucks .it has the paint pot to
i will take a photo of it tomorrow and post it up...
i will take a photo of it tomorrow and post it up...
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 10:18 AM
Haven't used it yet so i don't know how well it works
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 11:41 AM
This gets better and better, so glad I asked the question
I was concerned that people would start lecturing over various matters.
Great pics and info MY V6 OK thanks heaps
EDIT** whilst I am asking questions and people are obviously in the mood to answer, what media blasting material are you using and where do ya get it??? I am reasonably confident that brickies sand wont be suitable.
Free tip, if using sand sieve it well even if it looks ok, I used to work with a very large sandblaster (space suit and breather was required) even the large blasters block up easily if the sand is not sieved so the small units would be much worse.
Cheers
Herne
I was concerned that people would start lecturing over various matters.
Great pics and info MY V6 OK thanks heaps
EDIT** whilst I am asking questions and people are obviously in the mood to answer, what media blasting material are you using and where do ya get it??? I am reasonably confident that brickies sand wont be suitable.
Free tip, if using sand sieve it well even if it looks ok, I used to work with a very large sandblaster (space suit and breather was required) even the large blasters block up easily if the sand is not sieved so the small units would be much worse.
Cheers
Herne
Edited by Herne, 19 January 2009 - 11:46 AM.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 12:55 PM
I was concerned that people would start lecturing over various matters.
Sorry to disappoint you lol.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 02:08 PM
G'day Herne
Not sure if you are still after one, but I used to work for a company called Oliver Spray Equipment. They would sell them. Its a Samson Brand, they used to sell for around $100. You can buy 25kg bags of fine Garnet Sand for around the $20 mark from them too, or they also sell glass beads if you wish to go that way. They should be able to hook you up for around $120 - $150. I havent worked there for over 9 years so pricing may be a little different now, but the big bonus is they used to stock the replacement tips too, plus parts, so no probs with spares down the road. They have a branch in Adelaide and Victoria, but Im sure they will ship anywhere.
From past experience in the industry, its a bad idea to buy one from Supertheif or places like that as there are no spares and you will get caught out, so for a little extra $ you can have a reliable product with spares available. Dam its sounding like I still work there LOL.
Not sure if you are still after one, but I used to work for a company called Oliver Spray Equipment. They would sell them. Its a Samson Brand, they used to sell for around $100. You can buy 25kg bags of fine Garnet Sand for around the $20 mark from them too, or they also sell glass beads if you wish to go that way. They should be able to hook you up for around $120 - $150. I havent worked there for over 9 years so pricing may be a little different now, but the big bonus is they used to stock the replacement tips too, plus parts, so no probs with spares down the road. They have a branch in Adelaide and Victoria, but Im sure they will ship anywhere.
From past experience in the industry, its a bad idea to buy one from Supertheif or places like that as there are no spares and you will get caught out, so for a little extra $ you can have a reliable product with spares available. Dam its sounding like I still work there LOL.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 02:20 PM
Sorry to disappoint you lol.
Ha lol
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 02:22 PM
G'day Herne
Not sure if you are still after one, but I used to work for a company called Oliver Spray Equipment. They would sell them. Its a Samson Brand, they used to sell for around $100. You can buy 25kg bags of fine Garnet Sand for around the $20 mark from them too, or they also sell glass beads if you wish to go that way. They should be able to hook you up for around $120 - $150. I havent worked there for over 9 years so pricing may be a little different now, but the big bonus is they used to stock the replacement tips too, plus parts, so no probs with spares down the road. They have a branch in Adelaide and Victoria, but Im sure they will ship anywhere.
From past experience in the industry, its a bad idea to buy one from Supertheif or places like that as there are no spares and you will get caught out, so for a little extra $ you can have a reliable product with spares available. Dam its sounding like I still work there LOL.
Thanks Crumpledoor, all good useful advice and info. More to look into which is great.
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 07:22 PM
what media blasting material are you using and where do ya get it??? I am reasonably confident that brickies sand wont be suitable.
Using sand can result in a horrible death.
http://www.workershe...u/facts060.html
Stick to commercially available blasting media.
Edited by ls2lxhatch, 19 January 2009 - 07:23 PM.
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Posted 19 January 2009 - 10:28 PM
^^^^^ mate I worked with asbestos for years as an eaves fixer back in the 60's after I left school at age 15, the shit I must have inhaled is with me No one told us that asbestos was harmful in those days. As I mentioned earlier I also did many months of serious sandblasting but at least I had protection in the form of space type suit and breathing apparatus when I did that, of course no one then said it was dangerous lol
***However I will be looking into the various forms of media used in blasting today.
Cheers
Herne
No one told us that asbestos was harmful in those days. As I mentioned earlier I also did many months of serious sandblasting but at least I had protection in the form of space type suit and breathing apparatus when I did that, of course no one then said it was dangerous lol***However I will be looking into the various forms of media used in blasting today.
Cheers
Herne
Edited by Herne, 19 January 2009 - 10:28 PM.
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If you're only wanting to blast small items then spend a little time making a cabinet, it'll make cleanup a lot easier too!
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 08:07 AM
I had considered that but No thats not what I want the small items I have in mind are attached to something larger.
Reusing media is also not a concern.
Cheers
Herne
Reusing media is also not a concern.
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 01:57 PM
THIS IS the bargain I got for $100, it just uses one of those small hand guns inside, does the job well. I'd just get a small hand gun and feed it out of a bucket personally
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Posted 20 January 2009 - 04:15 PM
Nice cabinet REDA9X pity it wont suit my purpose or else I would have one
I am as yet undecided which way to go but am researching all of above and taking the good advice onboard.
Cheers
Herne
I am as yet undecided which way to go but am researching all of above and taking the good advice onboard.
Cheers
Herne
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