This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment >>Does this blaster require a collector system or dust removal , a special booth. Are you talking blasting actions, as they are, or totally stripped down to the rails. How does this work. Does it take all the black and grunge and discoloring of the action parts.... It is amazing at what it will remove. It does generate a lot of dust. One tech I know does it right in front of his powerful exhaust fan in his spray booth. I just always do it outside. The other tech does it over a big laundry sink, collects the sand, filters it through a sieve and reuses it (it doesn't wear out). I just leave mine on the ground. It is cheap enough and lasts long enough that the cost is not significant. I don't strip actions down to the rails, I do it with everything in place. For an upright action, I either put masking tape on the hammer rail to protect the finish, or I take it off. But I do sandblast the edge of the rail cloth that is showing. It does make felt look like new. Hit the hammer, hammer spring rail and backcheck felt. Of course, do all the wood parts accessible. Avoid damper felt and string cords. In 15 years of doing this those are the only things I've destroyed so it is fairly safe. But if you have concerns, experiment on old graveyard actions. You can use this to clean up all kinds of irregular wood surfaces, like bridge caps. It strips away the grunge, but only takes of miniscule amounts of wood, unless you crank up the pressure and overly dwell on one area. Of course you should be sure to wear protective eyewear. An apron is also advisable and face shield. Blessings, Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/23/9b/94/df/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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