Full Version: Sandcarving Equipment Advice
From: Barbara (RGILE) [#26]
5 Apr 2007
To: ALL
We have a large sandblasting unit, that I would like to start using with my business.
My question is this, I have never used a sandblaster and I do not know what to buy for this unit. My husband says that I will need a smaller blaster, but then I hear you guys talking about sand carving, and I don't know what to buy. Is it a big learning curve. (husband says I do not know what I am getting into). I laser a lot of glass products now, and would love to offer sandblasting because everything I have read about it, says it is better looking that just lasering it.
I am going to go to the website that someone offered to Doug, and read more, but maybe some of you will have some advice for me. (I already have a cabinet and compresser, just not the smaller blaster. Set up is in the shop behind my house and will not be at the store.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Barb :/
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27]
5 Apr 2007
To: Barbara (RGILE) [#26] 5 Apr 2007
If you use your laser machine to create masks for flat items, your learning curve won't be too steep.
Learning how to manipulate artwork for application to curved surfaces, especially those with compound curves, will present a steeper learning curve.
For the easier applications, if you can spary a water hose on a sidewalk, you can sandcarve. :-)
From: Barbara (RGILE) [#28]
5 Apr 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27] 5 Apr 2007
I still do not know what type of nozzles to buy. Any suggestions?
Barbara :-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#29]
5 Apr 2007
To: Barbara (RGILE) [#28] 5 Apr 2007
My stint as a sandcarver was short-lived, so I don't know what nozzles are available/desireable for various applications.
I had a rather weak siphon system, with a pencil tip, which didn't help build my enthusiasm for the process. :-)