Cal 393 Posted February 27, 2015 Goose, "recycled toilets"? Was this a project that you did, or a media that you found? Seems like you would get kind of a $hitty job from media like this! Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 27, 2015 Goose, "recycled toilets"? Was this a project that you did, or a media that you found? Seems like you would get kind of a $hitty job from media like this! Cal Ha ha! Well, it's recycled porcelain so I have no idea what it used to be but toilets sounded more interesting. They crush the stuff locally near one of our gravel pits and it's affordable so I tried it out and it works great. I have some 70gr AO media from HF but it was a little too agressive for my tastes and seemed to leave a little dark color behind on metal objects so I tried out the other. They call it White Lightening and there is a commercial sandblast guy nearby that buys it by the truckload and blasts semi-trailers and heavy equipment outdoors for paint prep. I just bought a 50lb bucket for about $35 and am still using it. I don't blast all the time so it's still in good shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRItravis 26 Posted February 27, 2015 It looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictoryVinyl 13 Posted February 27, 2015 Nice work. I'm sure that was quite a chore with an air eraser! I did about 2 whole glasses before I broke down and bought a cabinet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kauffman21 32 Posted March 21, 2015 that looks amazing. you could sell some of those for sure. I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Topper 61 Posted March 22, 2015 I just started sandblasting, using 180 grit silican carbide. Works awesome so far, expensive though. 50lb bag, $100. Ouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted March 22, 2015 Yeah it' a bit expensive but in your cabinet it will last for a long time. I have yet to replace my original 50lbs of white lightening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted March 22, 2015 Louis, I use mostly 180 ao for glass with paint mask for the stencil. I blast between 20-30 psi because it gives me more time to work an area without tearing up the mask but that is just my preference. For stone or tile I will use 120 SC. I can get AO locally from an air compressor repair shop for 60.00 for 50 lbs. Best part is he keeps it in stock for me. Try Grainger or Fastenal I have found it there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kracker055 6 Posted March 23, 2015 that looks really good!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted March 23, 2015 Awesome job. Thanks for the file share! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtrocker 60 Posted March 29, 2015 Absolutely beautiful. But it got me thinking, mostly because I'm an insomniac and my mind doesn't seem to take a break, but why couldn't a person take the center circle of the compass and use it for a logo space, say for a commercial vendor? Or even a fire dept logo. Anyways, just thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted March 29, 2015 that looks awesome! good work ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louis clarke ii 202 Posted March 29, 2015 Clever idea dirt rocker.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites