Sandblasting

[gjamo]

Hi Jeff,
I use my blaster for a bit of a specialized application on stainless steel. The abrasive I use is iron free so it doesn't contaminate the surface. Garfield sands supply a wide range of abrasives. http://www.garfieldsands.com.au/.
You are rightly concerned about silicosis and need to take appropriate precautions but you can use all sorts of non sand alternatives like soda, although I have not tried it personally.
Graeme

[Jeff Gordon]

Thanks Graeme I will look into it.

Keith, I found a mob that make them, I did some research because I need some for when we build a C15A rear body.
RAGEEM Fasteners, weld on cage nuts
3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 or 5, 6, 8, & 10mm
the cage is slightly different the way it is made but it still has the weld on tags the same length, there is a little picture of them on there web site.

http://www.rageem.com.au/Products/Sp...peed_nuts.html

$55inc for a box of 100 they make to order so allow 2 days,
(02) 9599 3132
I got a stack of them I "borrowed" from the oil refinery when I was working there, I drill a hole in the tag and weld it on through the hole so it looks like a spot weld.
Jeff

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Jeff Gordon

Thanks Graeme I will look into it.

Keith, I found a mob that make them, I did some research because I need some for when we build a C15A rear body.
RAGEEM Fasteners, weld on cage nuts
3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 or 5, 6, 8, & 10mm
the cage is slightly different the way it is made but it still has the weld on tags the same length, there is a little picture of them on there web site.

http://www.rageem.com.au/Products/Sp...peed_nuts.html

$55inc for a box of 100 they make to order so allow 2 days,
(02) 9599 3132
I got a stack of them I "borrowed" from the oil refinery when I was working there, I drill a hole in the tag and weld it on through the hole so it looks like a spot weld.
Jeff

Thanks Jeff (and others). This is just what I need.

I also like the idea of water blasting - I have a Bosch high pressure cleaner but the blasting attachment isn't available here in Australia. I do however have a friend with a Honda petrol powered pressure cleaner so I'll look into getting an attachment for that.