22-12-2013, 07:16 PM
Hi,
50kg blasting medium should get me off to a start Big Al and who knows; I might end up buying by the pallet whilst dragging a huge compressor and soda sprayer behind an equally huge 4WD which is the way to go in America.
I haven't bought the blaster yet Gary but hopefully will buy one when we visit the manufacturer in Oxenhope tomorrow morning; I've not been put off by watching the videos but I did expect a lot of dust to be created and as you say Gary I like my garage/workshop to be very tidy but if it doesn't snow or pour with rain I plan to do the bandsaw paint removal on the driveway. For the odd job it makes sense Gary to farm the blasting out because to get parts blasted isn't too expensive and saves labour and cleaning up; doing the blasting at home money is involved because a compressor is needed together with the blaster then of course consumables like nozzles and blasting medium but I like owning plenty of kit to play around with and money isn't the problem it used to be to us so I don't mind buying one of these blasters as a toy to play with.
Its possible that trying to spray items isolated in a box might produce a fog inside the box Gary but a good idea though; at work blast cabinets were used so the idea is feasible? I'll see how I get on because once the blaster is here I'll be able to test it in action then I'll know what I'm up against?
I can understand your attitude towards paint spraying Gary and would agree that if spraying isn't a regular job then gathering all the kit and materials is definitely a chore as is masking up and clearing a spray area. Oil based paint like enamels will go hard in the tin over time but I've not had cellulose go hard. I always know where my spray kit is after all I'm very tidy and have a place for everything so my kit is ready for action without much trouble. I'm used to gun cleaning as well; once the job is completed I empty the paint from the gun back into the original container; pour a small quantity of thinner into the gun and blast until the gun runs dry which removes most of the paint. Pour a drop more thinner into the gun and drop in a piece of clean cloth; work the cloth around using a screwdriver to clean the gun cup and also use this wetted cloth to clean the gun exterior; spray once again until the gun runs dry; remove the needle/spring and nozzle assembly drop these into a partially filled jam jar of thinners moving them around using the screwdriver in the thinners then lift them out and wipe dry; re-assemble the gun and I sparingly lubricate the needle with Vaseline but not near the tip. Use the thinners wetted cloth wiping the cup lid clean and job done; it takes about five minutes.
For brush cleaning I use a "Dandy" brush cleaning attachment in the drill so all in all I'm pretty well sorted regarding painting kit but I do ensure everything is as clean as I possibly can get it before putting the kit away; my spray guns are always wrapped in a plastic bag each; my brushes are wrapped in kitchen towel.
You're not a Christmas killjoy at all Gary and I've given a lot of thought whether or not to simply let some else blast the paint from this bandsaw or to go ahead and buy my own blaster. I can safely store the blaster under the bungalow and buying the blaster isn't a problem so all being well I'll be buying one of these soda blasters tomorrow as planned. I wanted to visit the manufacturer to take over a piece of the bandsaw to inquire which blasting medium was best rather than just guess. I'll report back again tomorrow once I have more information to share.
Kind regards, Col.
50kg blasting medium should get me off to a start Big Al and who knows; I might end up buying by the pallet whilst dragging a huge compressor and soda sprayer behind an equally huge 4WD which is the way to go in America.
I haven't bought the blaster yet Gary but hopefully will buy one when we visit the manufacturer in Oxenhope tomorrow morning; I've not been put off by watching the videos but I did expect a lot of dust to be created and as you say Gary I like my garage/workshop to be very tidy but if it doesn't snow or pour with rain I plan to do the bandsaw paint removal on the driveway. For the odd job it makes sense Gary to farm the blasting out because to get parts blasted isn't too expensive and saves labour and cleaning up; doing the blasting at home money is involved because a compressor is needed together with the blaster then of course consumables like nozzles and blasting medium but I like owning plenty of kit to play around with and money isn't the problem it used to be to us so I don't mind buying one of these blasters as a toy to play with.
Its possible that trying to spray items isolated in a box might produce a fog inside the box Gary but a good idea though; at work blast cabinets were used so the idea is feasible? I'll see how I get on because once the blaster is here I'll be able to test it in action then I'll know what I'm up against?
I can understand your attitude towards paint spraying Gary and would agree that if spraying isn't a regular job then gathering all the kit and materials is definitely a chore as is masking up and clearing a spray area. Oil based paint like enamels will go hard in the tin over time but I've not had cellulose go hard. I always know where my spray kit is after all I'm very tidy and have a place for everything so my kit is ready for action without much trouble. I'm used to gun cleaning as well; once the job is completed I empty the paint from the gun back into the original container; pour a small quantity of thinner into the gun and blast until the gun runs dry which removes most of the paint. Pour a drop more thinner into the gun and drop in a piece of clean cloth; work the cloth around using a screwdriver to clean the gun cup and also use this wetted cloth to clean the gun exterior; spray once again until the gun runs dry; remove the needle/spring and nozzle assembly drop these into a partially filled jam jar of thinners moving them around using the screwdriver in the thinners then lift them out and wipe dry; re-assemble the gun and I sparingly lubricate the needle with Vaseline but not near the tip. Use the thinners wetted cloth wiping the cup lid clean and job done; it takes about five minutes.
For brush cleaning I use a "Dandy" brush cleaning attachment in the drill so all in all I'm pretty well sorted regarding painting kit but I do ensure everything is as clean as I possibly can get it before putting the kit away; my spray guns are always wrapped in a plastic bag each; my brushes are wrapped in kitchen towel.
You're not a Christmas killjoy at all Gary and I've given a lot of thought whether or not to simply let some else blast the paint from this bandsaw or to go ahead and buy my own blaster. I can safely store the blaster under the bungalow and buying the blaster isn't a problem so all being well I'll be buying one of these soda blasters tomorrow as planned. I wanted to visit the manufacturer to take over a piece of the bandsaw to inquire which blasting medium was best rather than just guess. I'll report back again tomorrow once I have more information to share.
Kind regards, Col.
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