Sandblast grit Q
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Sandblast grit Q
i have someone doing blasting for me since i dont have the setup. she has 120 alum oxide, and says my projects are too "hard" for this grit, and it's breaking down too quickly. i was surprised to learn that since she's blasting other kinds of glass for trophy work, like stuff for the Ironman Triathlon.
anyway, I need to order some grit from Honolulu (Mr. Sandman!!), and wonder if i should get 120 silicon carbide, or 220? the purpose is to produce a matte finish, which will then be acid etched. i wont be re-fusing the blasted surfaces, just slumping.
thanks for your expertise. kitty.
anyway, I need to order some grit from Honolulu (Mr. Sandman!!), and wonder if i should get 120 silicon carbide, or 220? the purpose is to produce a matte finish, which will then be acid etched. i wont be re-fusing the blasted surfaces, just slumping.
thanks for your expertise. kitty.
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trophies are probably lead crystal, which is pretty soft comparibly.Kitty wrote:i have someone doing blasting for me since i dont have the setup. she has 120 alum oxide, and says my projects are too "hard" for this grit, and it's breaking down too quickly. i was surprised to learn that since she's blasting other kinds of glass for trophy work, like stuff for the Ironman Triathlon.
anyway, I need to order some grit from Honolulu (Mr. Sandman!!), and wonder if i should get 120 silicon carbide, or 220? the purpose is to produce a matte finish, which will then be acid etched. i wont be re-fusing the blasted surfaces, just slumping.
thanks for your expertise. kitty.
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kitty, i use 220 sc for sandblasting coasters - they dont get refired - gives a great finish but does seems to take a while at 80 psi with a siphon system....Kitty wrote:i have someone doing blasting for me since i dont have the setup. she has 120 alum oxide, and says my projects are too "hard" for this grit, and it's breaking down too quickly. i was surprised to learn that since she's blasting other kinds of glass for trophy work, like stuff for the Ironman Triathlon.
anyway, I need to order some grit from Honolulu (Mr. Sandman!!), and wonder if i should get 120 silicon carbide, or 220? the purpose is to produce a matte finish, which will then be acid etched. i wont be re-fusing the blasted surfaces, just slumping.
thanks for your expertise. kitty.
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thanks lionel! dont want to buy $400 worth at the moment because i'm moving in a couple of months. after that move, i'll have a big studio as well as other storage space, and can spring for more grit.
i'm going after a beach glass matte finish. so, maybe the acid part wont be necessary anymore. thanks for bringing that up.
i appreciate your response ... aloha, kitty.
i'm going after a beach glass matte finish. so, maybe the acid part wont be necessary anymore. thanks for bringing that up.
i appreciate your response ... aloha, kitty.
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Re: Sandblast grit Q
I used 280 silicon carbideKitty wrote:i have someone doing blasting for me since i dont have the setup. she has 120 alum oxide, and says my projects are too "hard" for this grit, and it's breaking down too quickly. i was surprised to learn that since she's blasting other kinds of glass for trophy work, like stuff for the Ironman Triathlon.
anyway, I need to order some grit from Honolulu (Mr. Sandman!!), and wonder if i should get 120 silicon carbide, or 220? the purpose is to produce a matte finish, which will then be acid etched. i wont be re-fusing the blasted surfaces, just slumping.
thanks for your expertise. kitty.
Gave a realy smooth finish ready 4 fire polish
But I do have a realy posh cyclone recovery system
I think 280 in most blasters would end up in the bin / bag
One thing tho silicon carbide is heavier so U should B able 2 use a finer grit n not get it sucked up
Nuther thing U can buff up a sandblast finish using grit / pumace n brush or cloth
Brian
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charlie, Aluminum oxide sells for $63.50 per 50# bag in Honolulu. i was more interested in the SiC because the aluminum oxide was breaking down very fast.
you know, i'm in a remote spot on earth, and there isn't a lot of industry around here. makes things more pricey. always appreciate your pearls of wisdom ... lots to learn in this world, that's for sure. kitty.
you know, i'm in a remote spot on earth, and there isn't a lot of industry around here. makes things more pricey. always appreciate your pearls of wisdom ... lots to learn in this world, that's for sure. kitty.
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Kitty,
If you are going to be using this quite frequently, I'd recomend the 120 grit. The nice thing about SC is that you use it several times, although it gets a bit dustier in the blasting room each time.
Dean
If you are going to be using this quite frequently, I'd recomend the 120 grit. The nice thing about SC is that you use it several times, although it gets a bit dustier in the blasting room each time.
Dean
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