Sandblasting is the
process of using compressed air to propel abrasive media at a surface to clean,
(usually paint & rust),debur, or to prepare a surface for a coating of some
sort.
There are two kinds of sandblasters: ?Suction? /
?Siphon?" & ?Pressure? Blast Systems. Pressure systems are ten times
faster & much more effective, but also quite a bit more expensive.
There are two basic kinds of sand blasters: Blast
Cabinets & Portable Blasters
There is a huge variety of abrasive blast media out there
each has its purpose. One you want to stay away from is Silica Sand. Blasting
with Silica sand causes Silicosis of the lungs?Do Not Ever Use It!!!
If you are looking to blast hand tools, such as saw
blades, wrenches, etc., I?d recommend blasting them in a sandblast cabinet. (A
?Suction/Siphon? cabinet would probably be sufficient?)
Sandblast Cabinets have adequate lighting, a dust
collector, and two gloves you place you hands inside to blast within the
cabinet. One nice part about blasting inside a cabinet is that all the dust is
contained, so no respirator is needed. They are also relatively quiet, and some
have abrasive separators which allow you to get the maximum life out of the
abrasive blast media & consequently save money.