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<blockquote data-quote="julietvictor" data-source="post: 458978" data-attributes="member: 29543"><p>specweldtom, I learned the hard way on that one. I do the same to the crowns now as well, for the most part. I have a large supply of the silicone earplugs and they work great. I never feel good about blasting the crown, the only times I have done it were on the stainless steel barrel, previously mentioned, which now has a beautifully turned crown with a glass beaded barrel and for Duracoat jobs. I found with the Duracoat, in the past, if I don't blast the crown I have problems with the Duracoat chipping at the crown. Attributed to prep?, probably, maybe other factors, but I just hit it enough to get a light texture for the Duracoat to grab.</p><p> </p><p>I have also used clay, the stuff I use when bedding, for plugging the barrel. Obviously it is sticky and attracts the media. Kind of works, kind of doesn't. But, definitely plugging, masking and not blasting is THE best, unless you are looking for a specific finish.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="julietvictor, post: 458978, member: 29543"] specweldtom, I learned the hard way on that one. I do the same to the crowns now as well, for the most part. I have a large supply of the silicone earplugs and they work great. I never feel good about blasting the crown, the only times I have done it were on the stainless steel barrel, previously mentioned, which now has a beautifully turned crown with a glass beaded barrel and for Duracoat jobs. I found with the Duracoat, in the past, if I don't blast the crown I have problems with the Duracoat chipping at the crown. Attributed to prep?, probably, maybe other factors, but I just hit it enough to get a light texture for the Duracoat to grab. I have also used clay, the stuff I use when bedding, for plugging the barrel. Obviously it is sticky and attracts the media. Kind of works, kind of doesn't. But, definitely plugging, masking and not blasting is THE best, unless you are looking for a specific finish. [/QUOTE]
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