<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Original question<br></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">John Ross, I do like the idea of using the sand blaster with glass beads. I've been thinking for a while about a compressor.  What else do you use the setup for, in addition to cleaning actions</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><br>David Boyce</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><br></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Hi David, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">In the archives, you will find that some people use a specially made box, that collects the beads in the bottom, for reuse.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">I never got around to making one.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">The amount of beads I use, is not that great, so any saving I would make by reusing them is negligible, for me anyway.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">For major usage, a cabinet would be advisable.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">I use a handheld sandblaster that also is the reservoir for the beads. By trial and error I determine the pressure to use.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Be sure to protect your face.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">To contain how far they spray, I just have a temporary frame, with heavy duty plastic.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Initially I used sand at a low pressure, but it roughened the wood, so only used it once on the wood parts.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Used it to clean the hammers for a while longer.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Now I solely, use the beads.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Probably only $2-$3 each use, not going to break the bank.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; ">Finish off, by more pressure, and just air.</span></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial">Could be done outside in the Summer, then a protection booth wouldn't be needed.</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial">i also use it to clean the wooden parts of keys.</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial"><br></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial">John Ross</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial">Windsor, Nova Scotia</font></div></body></html>