Whats the best all around sand blasting media?

[J.Alexander]

Thinking about getting a small blasting cabinet and was needing input on what everyone's personal preference is on blasting media... oh and where to get best prices. Thanks ~Joe

[sandahlpipe]

I don't know where the best prices are since I get mine locally. Most people tend to use the finest glass bead media 170-325. Many people will add their own secret ingredient to the mix, but it's not necessary unless you're going for something different.

As for a blast cabinet, the cyclone e100 is highly recommended. You're going to need a huge compressor if you don't have one already. The compressor I have is about twice as expensive as any other tool in my shop. But it does a great job of sandblasting.


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[NathanA]

Very high grit glass bead. Grainger has it for a decent price if you have one near you.

[scotties22]

Depending on where you live try a rock yard that sells blasting media. I get mine from a place here in KC that my husband buys moss rock boulders and flagstone from. They have quite the selection of glass bead and I get a 50 pound bag for $28. If you have to get it on the internet Grainger is probably your best bet since they have a little depot in just about every town everywhere and will ship it there for free.

[scotties22]

oh...and mixing something in with the glass beads to achieve a certain look is going to depend on your setup. You will have to experiment to see what works for you.

[WCannoy]

I blast with crushed unicorn horn and diamond dust
(with a little glitter and confetti mixed in just to make it more fun)

[sandahlpipe]

Now we know Walt's secret to suede blasting.


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[pipeguy]

Crushed Quahog and Lobster shell at 220grit the secret blast

[d.huber]

I blast with crushed meteor dust.

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[notow1]

I blast with crushed meteor dust.

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Is that what makes those craters, Norm?

[BobR]

I don't blast yet but I plan on using crushed baby pig skull.

[d.huber]

I don't blast yet but I plan on using crushed baby pig skull.

You monster!

[LatakiaLover]

I don't blast yet but I plan on using crushed baby pig skull.

You monster!

I'm pretty sure he's referring to VermontSteve's planned Pig-B-Que (see separate thread), where he'll follow Sas around as he eats sacks of baby pigs like a Cajun does crayfish. No reason to let all that porcine bone go to waste, you see.

[Sasquatch]

You had me at "sacks of baby pigs".