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 From:  Barbara (RGILE)
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6364.26 In reply to 6364.25 
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 :/

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 From:  Stunt Engraver (DGL)
 To:  Barbara (RGILE) 
6364.27 In reply to 6364.26 
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

 

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 From:  Barbara (RGILE)
 To:  Stunt Engraver (DGL) 
6364.28 In reply to 6364.27 
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 :-)

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 From:  Stunt Engraver (DGL)
 To:  Barbara (RGILE) 
6364.29 In reply to 6364.28 
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

 
 
     
 

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