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<blockquote data-quote="ivanjunge" data-source="post: 446477" data-attributes="member: 28706"><p>I would be really careful using playground sand for sandblasting. I wouldn't do it, myself. I would use aluminum oxide or silicone carbine. Some people use different types of beads too. Most professionals will "media blast" not "sand blast". A big reason is that the small, invisible particles created when sand is broken down can kill you over time if inhaled. I believe this damage is irreversible. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.silicosis-injury-attorneys.com/pages/sandblasting_risks.html" target="_blank">Sandblasting, Sandblasters Silicosis Risks</a></p><p></p><p>I'm a DIY kind of guy myself. I used to do blasting in my garage. If you do it yourself just be safe about it. Of course, wear a good respirator, but stick with other kinds of media. If you've ever done a lot of spray painting with a respirator you'll know that they do not stop everything all the time. You can see it on your face and in your nose. </p><p></p><p>The alternatives to sand are more expensive, yes. Make yourself or buy a sandblasting enclosure and keep that media contained and save it for your next project. You'll get better results with the media that's deigned for blasting too. You can pick your grit, like sandpaper, and different media will give you different results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ivanjunge, post: 446477, member: 28706"] I would be really careful using playground sand for sandblasting. I wouldn't do it, myself. I would use aluminum oxide or silicone carbine. Some people use different types of beads too. Most professionals will "media blast" not "sand blast". A big reason is that the small, invisible particles created when sand is broken down can kill you over time if inhaled. I believe this damage is irreversible. [url=http://www.silicosis-injury-attorneys.com/pages/sandblasting_risks.html]Sandblasting, Sandblasters Silicosis Risks[/url] I'm a DIY kind of guy myself. I used to do blasting in my garage. If you do it yourself just be safe about it. Of course, wear a good respirator, but stick with other kinds of media. If you've ever done a lot of spray painting with a respirator you'll know that they do not stop everything all the time. You can see it on your face and in your nose. The alternatives to sand are more expensive, yes. Make yourself or buy a sandblasting enclosure and keep that media contained and save it for your next project. You'll get better results with the media that's deigned for blasting too. You can pick your grit, like sandpaper, and different media will give you different results. [/QUOTE]
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