SCM sandblaster - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	lindalee	27 Dec 2006
To:	ALL	1 of 7

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Is anyone using the SCM sandblasting system? I'm thinking about adding this to do some larger items & deeper etching than my laser can do. I'm always a little sceptical when someone makes it sound too easy. I would appreciate any insight on this system or any others you think are reasonable. I don't want to do shower doors or boulders so I don't need a hugh system. TIA Linda Tetreault Laser Impressions

From:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	27 Dec 2006
To:	lindalee	2 of 7

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Linda, I highly recommend a cabinet that has a pressure pot built right in. It makes for a much simpler and cleaner operation. Below is an example of such a unit. The cylindrical cannister attached at the bottom is the pressure pot. I'm not sure if SCM has such a unit. The one pictured above is a basic unit available from Photobrasive.
EDITED: 27 Dec 2006 by DATAKES

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	27 Dec 2006
To:	lindalee	3 of 7

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Linda, Here's a recent thread on the subject: http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=2121.1 David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Doug (JDOUG5170)	28 Dec 2006
To:	Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)	4 of 7

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Linda...I agree with David regarding the pressure pot being built in and I took it a step further after much research and went with the system from Rayzist that has the dust collection built in also. The model 1924

http://rayzist.com/

To answer your other question, you can engrave considerably deeper in media such as glass, and ceramic deeper than with a laser, but you have to be aware that it is much more time consuming to complete the job. What with having to prepare your "mask", get everything aligned, attached and the unblasted area masked off.

The cabinet is just one part of the picture, additional equipment is needed.

Doug

Lavivrus Woodworking
www.tileframe.com

From:	gt350ed	28 Dec 2006
To:	lindalee	5 of 7

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We have the Rayzist blaster with filtration system, with the "pot" separate, as opposed to built-in. We have had no problems or inconvenience as a result and, in fact, it's nice to be able to have the gate valves and pressure guage next to the cabinet and visible versus where they are as pictured with the built-in set-up. Also, although the "mask" process CAN be cumbersome, with a laser and a product from Photobrasive called LaserMask, it's a snap. Just remove the carrier sheet and laser to create the stencil/mask. With non-porous flat substrates, the self adhesive of LaserMask is sufficient. Otherwise, applying a brush-on coat of typical mask adhesive will generally do the trick. Then just tape up and blast. Ed Holley Victor Valley Trophy & Awards Co. and Coffee Mugs Online www.coffeemugsonline.com

From:	lindalee	29 Dec 2006
To:	ALL	6 of 7

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I knew it was too good to be true. :/ Thanks for the input & links, I'm getting some info from Photobrasive & Razist which should help me make a good decision. I didn't actually read anything bad about SCM, just "if I had known more I would have done something else" type of thing. Thanks again for the help & I wish you all the best of New Years!!! Linda Tetreault Laser Impressions

From:	AL (APOPOWSKI)	6 Feb 2007
To:	lindalee	7 of 7

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I have had the Scm System for about 4 years. It comes with all the training tapes. When I first received the unit it was easy to setup and after reviewing the tapes I started right in. I like pressure pot seperate so when I have a large rock that won't fit the cabinet, I just extend the hose and bring the pot outside. The other nice thing they carry all the items you need to blast, from the equipment to the graphics and everything in between. I do buy my grit and masks somewhere else for less.