Sandcarving Equipment Advice - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	3 Apr 2007
To:	Don (HIGHDESERT)	23 of 29

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Don,

Well, having read the entire thread and discovered that you already bought your's I'll just say congratulations and good luck. ( I deleted the part about owning a CrystalBlast 3624) You will have lots and lots and lots of fun......

EDITED: 3 Apr 2007 by C_BURKE

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	3 Apr 2007
To:	Nick (NICKIONPOE)	24 of 29

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quote: from the wash out film Nick, What washout film were you using? I use Photobrasive's washout film exclusively as my photoresist material of choice. I have only had one letter blow out in all my years of sandblasting, and that was on a slate award which provided very weak adhesion. I have found that the newer washout films can even be repositioned most of the time if they are not pressed down.

From:	Nick (NICKIONPOE)	3 Apr 2007
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	25 of 29

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I hve to admit that I never tried Photobrasive's wash out version. I really should have thought of that because I purchased all the rest of my supplies from them. I bought my system from SCM or SMC? not sure which way that goes. (Not a company I would recommend either) I got fairly frustrated with the washout quickly... probably should have been more patient but loved the Rapidmask and stuck with that. Anyway the moral of the story is that I should have done my homework a little better before I jumped and bought that system. Of course the crystal blast and the others that are similar weren't out yet.... oh well live and learn.

From:	Barbara (RGILE)	5 Apr 2007
To:	ALL	26 of 29

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Hello Everyone, 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 :/ Barbara Sample RGile Engravers

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	5 Apr 2007
To:	Barbara (RGILE)	27 of 29

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Barbara, 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. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Barbara (RGILE)	5 Apr 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	28 of 29

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Well, I am a pro at watering my gardens, so I guess I will be ok with the sandblasting. I still do not know what type of nozzles to buy. Any suggestions? Barbara :-) Barbara Sample RGile Engravers

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	5 Apr 2007
To:	Barbara (RGILE)	29 of 29

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Barbara, 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. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA