[Mgs] sandblasting

[Peter Ryner]

David,
Recommend going to Northern Tool.  Better media and pricing.  I'm using 
medium aluminum oxide for general use in my HF blaster.  Works well on most 
of the things you're talking about.  Don't use it on any surface that you 
want to keep glass smooth though.  It is great for paint prep and rust 
removal.  Don't try to use sand in the cabinet.  Wears out fast, doesn't cut 
rust very well and generally doesn't work well.

Did you get an interior light for the cabinet?  I don't have one but sure 
wish I had one.  I'm using an external light which is barely adequate.  The 
dust kicked up by the media makes it difficult to see in short time.  Also 
be ready for media and dust leaking from your unit while in use.  It is not 
air tight.

Pete

'66 B is my current project


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Councill, David" <dcouncill at msubillings.edu>
To: "MG Digest (E-mail)" <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: [Mgs] sandblasting


>I have purchased a blast cabinet from Horrible Freight because the price
> was right and it will be handy during my latest restoration of a 64B.
> The question I have concerns the media. I have immediate need to clean
> up parts like rusty pedals, brake cover, air filters assemblies to think
> of a few and wonder about what sandblasting media would be best. HF was
> limited on selection and my initial research indicated the best blast
> media for the application would probably be a fine aluminum oxide
> abrasive. All they had was the 70 grit and the staff person thought I'd
> be better off with the out of stock 220 grit. For those of you with
> sandblasting equipment, what do you use or recommend for blast media?
>
>
>
> David Councill
>
> 64 B
>
> 67 BGT
>
> 72 B