Jay2703 704 Posted March 18, 2014 I bought a small blast cabinet and the gun comes with 4 tips (3/4/5/7mm). I was wondering what people use for mask, pressure and tips for blasting different things. I imaging that just basic etching of glasses you would use low pressure and a larger tip and for going deeper you would use more pressure and a smaller tip. Does this seem right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threezzz 10 Posted March 18, 2014 what type of blasting cabinet did you get?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 18, 2014 I got this off ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Gallon-Sandblast-Cabinet-Bench-Top-Air-Sand-Blaster-Sand-Blast-SandBlast-New-/380846377078? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threezzz 10 Posted March 18, 2014 i was looking at that one too.... seem pretty decent?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted March 18, 2014 Start with the 3. It doesn't take long for the 3mm to become a 5mm. Smaller the item, smaller the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 19, 2014 I started with the 5mm and 80 grit AO. I had a piece of marble tile laying around and did this. I used 651 for my mask. The cabinet works pretty well and seems to be pretty well made. I found replacement tips online for $15 for 5 tips. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threezzz 10 Posted March 19, 2014 looks great...!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threezzz 10 Posted March 19, 2014 what grit would be the best for glass??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted March 19, 2014 It depends on the look you want. I personally use 220. I like the cleaner, refined look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted March 19, 2014 I have been using 120, I like the slightly corser/sparkle effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted March 19, 2014 I use 80/90 grit for glass. The extra fine grits (like 220) don't cut as quickly, so they take longer to get much depth. If you just frost the glass with a quick blast with 220,then it will practically disappear under condensation or from damp/oily fingerprints, and it is very tough to get Rub n' Buff to stick well. If you blast longer, or use a coarser grit, these problems will minimize. I guess it all depends on the look you're going for... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 19, 2014 I would like to get more depth. I will probably need sandblast resist for mask instead of vinyl to get that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted March 19, 2014 Jay I mostly use paint mask with 180 AO and get plenty of depth with that. Here is a dragon that I did with 1/4" glass and edge lit with green leds 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 19, 2014 Jay I plenty of mostly use paint mask with 180 AO and get plenty of depth with that. Here is a dragon that I did with 1/4" glass and edge lit with green leds How did you get the deeper outlines? Did you leave the masking on the wings and shoot the outlines then remove the rest of the masking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted March 19, 2014 I like that one! I am a sucker for Dragons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted March 19, 2014 Yes Jay that ij just how I did it. You can't see it as well but the tail is the same way. I am working on an eagle now,just need to see how it comes out Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 19, 2014 That looks fantastic Bob. I have my LED's on order and can't wait to get them. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threezzz 10 Posted March 19, 2014 whats the deal with Rub n' Buff?? how does that work?? anyone have examples with using it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 19, 2014 It's an oil based paint that comes in a tube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted March 20, 2014 Dog gone Bob, you did it again! That is some super work right there! Cal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
