7 Common Sandblasting Mistakes to Avoid

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• When used properly, a sandblaster is an
  incredibly useful and powerful tool. But when
  used incorrectly, it can easily cause injury and
  damage property. Before you use a sandblaster, be
  sure to avoid these common mistakes

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• It is absolutely essential to use the proper
  safety gear when operating a sandblaster. Users
  should always wear goggles, gloves, an apron, and
  ear and mouth protection, without exception.

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• Despite the name, sandblasters can spray more
  than just sand. Media include everything from
  small pieces of plastic to glass beads to ground
  nutshells. Using the wrong media on the wrong
  surface can cause damage, or make the job harder.
  Be sure to check with the manufacturer to learn
  what surfaces each medium is best used for.

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• Rather than spraying rust, paint, or other
  surface elements from straight ahead, try
  spraying at an angle. Most of the time,
  approaching from an angle will get the job done
  faster than trying to blast a surface from
  straight on.

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• Sandblaster media create a lot of friction when
  they bounce off a surface, which in turn creates
  heat. When spraying a metal surface, too much
  heat can cause the metal to warp and bend. If you
  hear a popping sound when spraying metal, its
  time to stop and let the metal cool.

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• Many novice sandblaster operators seriously
  underestimate just how much mess theyre going to
  end up making. Before you start, make sure youre
  prepared to clean up a lot of dust and
  sloughed-off material, and that youve taken
  steps to keep air pollution from spreading.

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• Another thing about sandblasters that novices
  fail to grasp is just how noisy they can be. Most
  sandblasters are noisy enough that if you dont
  let your neighbors prepare for them, you can get
  slapped with a noise complaint from the city. Be
  polite and let your neighbors know youre going
  to be making a lot of noise while operating.

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• When a sandblaster is in use, heat and moisture
  can build up in the hose, causing the media to
  clump together. Whenever you take a break, be
  sure to flush the air line by spraying air
  through the hose to clear out the moisture and
  keep the media from getting moist.

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