Systems do not include compressors. A sandblaster is a machine that uses compressed air to propel particles of abrasive. TP tools sells the covers. This is also a tool that can create a fair amount of fine dust which gets in the air and lands on the floor. You must log in or register to reply here. We pot blasted fiberglass laminates where we were bonding parts together for 20 yrs in my old shop with just a paper face mask,sometimes w/o any mask,just get in there and get it done,thats about as bad as it can get. For all PayPal transactions, please direct your payment to. (didn't bother with safety glass and never had an issue in 10 years of a LOT of use in my shop). That has been working well for the last couple of years. It looks like sand to me. At least we have clean fingernails, Right. Unfortunately, it is a major project to switch grit sizes in your blaster, so most people will chose one size that works best for most of their needs. 
Also got rid of all the crappy plastic covers, and now just stock up on cheap regular glass from my local glass shop. A sandblaster is one of the most useful tools that you - as a kilnformer - can have , but unless you have been introduced to the concept behind this tool it can be quite mysterious and intimidating. Ive used some rubber floor mats with a cut-out, open pattern. The affix the roll at the top and pull down a clean area every so often .. You just have to be careful not to shot though the Saran Wrap. When the back side of a piece is sandblasted it will have a dusty, frosted appearance. I bought a 3hp dust collection system from harbor fright. Abrasive blasting is not new, and in fact, abrasive blasting was performed more than one hundred years ago in 1870. You may want to switch from brushes on large jobs to gloves for small pieces. The high energy of these abrasive particles will chip away tiny, precise bits of glass from the surface of the glass being blasted. Feel free to learn more about the bead blast cabinet built by BADBOY Blasters via our website, www.badboyblasters.com. You also have all the advantages of a regular blasting cabinet. Most blast cabinets need a vacuum system to pull any dust out of the cabinet. Newsletters from our past converted to fresh articles about stained glass. I replace mine every 3-4 months on average. 
Keep in mind that lightly blasting the surface of the glass will require less pressure and less airflow than deeper blasting at high pressures. by Sasquatch Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:12 pm, Post It's even harder think of everything you need to order. The valve from the compressor to the blaster or pressure pot is opened as well. Instead of glass covers just replace the glass every few months. Having a well sealed cabinet and an externally vented dust collector will minimize this. Blast cabinetis an abrasive blasting method used to remove deposits of surfaces without causing damage to the original surfaces. During the actual blasting there may not be any dust propelled into the room. I sandblast by feel. Cabinet style doors:
Front of cabinet virtually opens up - easier to insert large 3D items, Adjustable side and top slots:
Large pieces can be "passed through" - takes 1/8" glass up to 2" thick door, Set of nine rollers:
Move heavy glass sheets through easily. Dual magnetic base lamps:
Brighter working area; adjustable light position and angle for any type etching. Dust Collector: This is a vacuum that attaches to the cabinet and applies negative pressure to evacuate the dusty air as you blast. I use a small Lowes vacuum that I bought on sale cheap. Spring-loaded trap door:
Easy recycling of abrasive into pressure blaster. Shiny glass will develop a matte finish as it is blasted. By Steve Immerman It got cloudly all around the covers from blasting and I replaced the window with Lexan from a local hardware store. Generally, a blast cabinetis used as a means to remove calcium buildup from pool tiles or fungus deposits and it can also be used as a means to brighten grout which has faded, due to a build up of dirt or contaminants. If it is running continuously, you are putting excessive wear on the compressor and probably exceeding its airflow capacity. I could smell the dust all the time. This mid-range cabinet was specifically developed for glass etchers who wanted to be able to etch glass as small as a coffee mug or as large as a commercial storefront window. Since the bead blast cabinet is custom designed, our company can take the bead blast requirements of our customers and create a cabinet that will enhance bead blasting. I wanted to post and ask what does everyone else do? by caskwith Sun May 10, 2015 8:55 am, Post Blast Cabinet window 3/16 Thick 12 x 24 lens. I don't use the bags inside it (It's dedicated to the blast cabinet) but I do use the BLUE filters, commonly sold for use for drywall dust. by wdteipen Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:11 pm, Post The reason mine didn't last long was that the media stuck right to them and it was impossible to clean them off without ruining them, whatever plastic they were made of was ridiculously soft! Not that I dont think we should all be saftey consious (sp?) Many companies sell complete systems, and if you have the money this can make the purchase of a sandblasting system less intimidating. Secondly, have some sort of rubberized surface on the floor of the cabinet to protect the back of your pieces from scratches. Adjustable feet:
Easy leveling and height adjustment. A dust collector is shown in the image to the right.
Once this occurs the haze cannot be removed without some sort of process which actually removes the outer surface later of the glass. This tool generates both dust and noise. Thanks alot. You do use it outside, right? What's more, ordering one of the suggested systems below will get you in business etching glass the fastest and easiest way possible. Dust Collector: Choose either the medium duty 100 CFM dust collector or heavy duty 300 CFM dust collector. The wrap will last longer than you might imagine and sticks to the plexi-glass quite well then when it does start to get cloudy and sag in the middle just replace it with another piece. Other abrasive blast methods, such as sandblasting, are used as a means to etch images onto glass.
Hopefully, this article has made you aware if the many uses, and has given you enough information, to consider purchasing a system of your own. (see image on top of page). I've been racking my brain trying to come up with something. There's so much dust that I try to hold the pieces closed ot the window to see, it starts to eat up the film. If you use the standard filters the dust will go right through the filter and you will have a cloud of dust being expelled out the vacuum exhaust. I find it works better than the interior light, and it quit a long time ago anyway. How to Order : To order the full system in the Suggested Systems box above without any changes, just click on "Add one to basket" by that product choice below. They have a bag and hepa filter. Important: We will call you to verify your purchase of any full system before placing the order. by caskwith Sat May 09, 2015 12:33 pm, Post by sandahlpipe Sat May 09, 2015 9:43 pm, Post Removing iridized coatings: Glass for kilnforming can be purchased with an iridized coating, and there are times that we want to remove some of this coating for artistic or technical reasons. If youre a perfectionist, one tiny spot can ruin an entire project. by pipedreamer Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:19 pm, Post CFM is the key, along with getting rid of nuisance dust. These blast cabinets get used for production 5 days a week and the film last for about 2 weeks before it gets too cloudy to use. Compressor: Many workshops already have compressors for other uses, and often these can be used for the sandblaster. Removing surface debris: There are times that mysterious spots appear on our fired glass. (see image on right) Although there are manual methods of removing this, none is as easy and successful as a light sandblasting (15-20 psi). You need the bag to catch loose and broken beads, dust etc and the HEPA filter to keep the dust that makes it thru away from your lungs.
Using it with the sunlight coming straight in was good. I order 2'x4' sheets of it and cut it down to the size that I need, which is 1'x2' so that works out good. Your email address will not be published. Our range of bead blast cabinets can be seen on our website and because we custom build the bead blast cabinets, our online shoppers can be assured of finding a bead blast cabinet which can best meet their needs. I also have a "Dust Deputy" connected in between the two. No longer than they last 3 for $10 is a ridiculous price for those cheap plastic covers. by all means DO NOT use silica sand. The first thing I'm going to do is change the media. As you would expect a coarser grit size (lower number) will blast faster, but leaves a rougher surface. I hope this introduction will take away some of the mystery. It came with three clear plastic covers that stuck on the inside of the window to protect it. When inner lens becomes scratched, peel it off and replace. I found these on line But I think there from a member here. Like the bead blast cabinet, the blasting media is a major part of blasting and BADBOY Blasters stocks the glass beads, which is used in bead blasting, and aluminum oxide, which is the media which is used for general purpose repair or maintenance blasting, as well as the abrasive blast media, which is the media used to remove paint and rust.
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Thanks for the useful information. Originally designed by Norm Dobbins in the mid-1980's, it has gone through many stages of development. I had not thought about that but I have a bunch of it, that might work better than the food wrap if it don't leave a residue after removal. Silica dust is almost as bad as asbestos. This is a great forum. I have one of those small cabinets that I use quite often and what I do is to line the inside with a clear food wrap like saran (sp?)
The window is Lexan or plexiglass. I bought a table top sand blast cabinet from Tractor Supply and sand silica from Northern. However, because a siphon system can require up to five times more air flow it may require a more costly compressor. I use Temple Associates who is also. The 180 and 220 grits are slightly more expensive. Even though bead blasting is used as a means to remove calcium build up or paint, blasting can be used to smooth a surface or roughen a surface. I usually use the LED light for best results. Substitute 180 grit (300110) for even finer finish on architectural glass and tiny detail on awards (but slightly slower cutting). Vacuum or no, I always had the same problem with the little cabinet. Wearing noise canceling or sound dampening ear protectors is a good idea. Gloves: Gauntlet-type fixed to an adapter plate, used in place of brushes. I do clean the dust off when I put a new sheet on. It comes with two magnetic base interior lights and brushes for hand access to the interior. My plan was to use it with my 48" skat blast cabinet but its been sitting on the carport for 2 yrs now.Anybody use one of them? We accept payments with PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express eCheck. However other glassworkers have had different experiences. Various grit sizes are available with either medium, but 80, 120 or 220 grit would be typical sizes for kilnformers to use. The BADBOY Blasters website will give the online shoppers a chance to find a custom building bead blast cabinet, or any other type of abrasive blasting cabinet, such as a cabinet to house hydro blasting equipment, wheel blasting or micro-abrasive blasting equipment. It is important to upgrade to HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters both for safety and to prevent dust from making its way into the dust collector motor. I have found that glass blasted with aluminum oxide and subsequently firepolished appears superior to glass blasted with silicon carbide and firepolished. It is less common with art glass specifically formulated for kilnforming but it still occurs at times, especially with glass that hasnt been scrupulously cleaned, opalescent glasses, glass in close proximity to Thinfire paper, and glass that is fired at high temperatures for long times. I don't see any dust being expelled out the vacuum. I don't sandblast my glass. It embeds in your lungs and becomes a permanent and unwelcome part of you. When I bought it I was thinking that the cyclone section was in the middle,junk went in the bottom bag,exhaust out the top bag,but maybe not.Either way its got to be better than a shop vac ,which doesnt work well at all or for long.Its still in the box,never opened it up so I cant say for sure. by caskwith Sun May 10, 2015 8:58 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Before you open the door to the cabinet, turn on the dust collector vacuum to exert negative pressure on the cabinet. Clear packing tape? I was really wanting to know if there was some real benefit from buying the TP Tools Vac 40 for 300$ vs using my steel canister Shop Vac. If you are really frugal duct tape about 2/3 of it and pull another 1/3 off when the first 1/3 is too hard to see. In general, you dont want the compressor motor running continuously as you blast. Production system for etching larger pieces of glass. To provide you with the best online shopping experience, we have included a compatibility chart with each part so you can feel confident you are getting exactly the right part. I now know that is a vacuum fitting. There are two basic sandblaster setups: the pressure pot blaster, and the siphon blaster, and there are pros and cons to each. This way, you can put small pieces into the cabinet through the brushes and not have to open the door. No matter how large a cabinet you purchase, Murphy's law of glass etching says that your next job will probably be for a piece of glass that is too big for it! Dont see the part you need? BADBOY Blasters is a family-owned company and we are committed to offering our customers access to the best bead blast cabinet on the market, along with the expert technical advice and after-sales support. Copyright 2022 BADBOY Blasters, Inc. | All Rights Reserved |. The Tractor Supply directions weren't very useful. All here. They are not meant for glass, because they severely limit the size of the piece that can be blasted. Will try to seal off the assy area with drop plastic I can put up when I need to. Get them from a professional blaster supply. Replacement Tip: Always clean glass before applying. The cost of these cabinets ranges from $600 to $4000, depending on the size. I go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy glass. This is called devitrification. For media, I'm using the Blast/Glass 30-70 media from Northern. metering valves Grasp the hose with a nozzle that will be in the cabinet. I have a local place that i have contacted for various small projects, and they always do me small sections at a very good price. The GlassPasser has a large interior space plus adjustable slots on both sides and the top. Then, you can add a second 50 pound box of abrasive, extra nozzles or a second magnetic light individually (as most people do, since you save on shipping over ordering these later). Although the name of the tool implies that sand is used as the abrasive, sand is not the best abrasive for use on glass. I dont want a ton of dust everywhere tho and I want to be able to see what Im doing. Cabinets: The blasting is usually done within an enclosed cabinet. JavaScript is disabled. Light blasting is an excellent way to accomplish this. Other cabinets are basically metal boxes made for cleaning paint and rust off small auto parts. Aluminum oxide is less expensive to purchase, but will not last as long because the abrasive particles break down and turn to dust more quickly. by archaggelosmichail Sun May 10, 2015 5:04 am, Post The GlassPasser was the first sandblast cabinet designed specifically to meet the needs of the glass etcher. If you want to delete anything you have added, just click "Remove" in the Basket Contents page. The exclusive design of the GlassPasser provides slots in the sides and top so that pieces much larger than the cabinet can be "passed through". It is very simple to open the slots, and slide the glass through, stopping to close the slots and blast a new area as it enters the cabinet. From Shown here with a heavy duty 300 CFM dust collector and a 100 pound pressure blaster with air actuated foot pedal. http://www.tptools.com/lp2/Abrasive_Comparison.html, http://www.tptools.com/lp2/Abrasive_Cabinet_Blasting_Getting_Started.html, http://www.tptools.com/p/3283,52_VAC-40-High-Efficiency-Vacuum.html, http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121914. For more on why I chose Aluminum Oxide check out this page. To see other pass-through type cabinets, click here. Maybe not $2, but only a few quid. They pay for themselves in a matter of months. It makes a huge difference. Duct tape holds it in place. I also recommend getting the optional HEPA filters for the dust collector. Buyers who are eager to purchase the bead blast cabinet will be more than impressed by the huge range of blasters and custom built cabinets as well as our dental and jewelry blasters, vacuum blasters, and the blasting media and abrasives. If a glossier bottom side to the piece is desired, either a separate trip through the kiln for firepolishing is needed, or a product can be applied after slumping, such as Armor All, Liquid Luster, or Watco Oil. Obviously glass is a lot cheaper for you guys than it is here for us. Pressure pot systems have a separate reservoir to hold the blasting media. Its best to position the glass in a position relative to the lights so you get reflections, which will help show you the effect of the blasting. Medium duty system with 100 pound pressure blaster and small dust collector.We prefer to use one of the included brushes and one of the optional gloves. *Please note: You can substitute 120 grit (300111) silicon carbide for faster cutting, but you get a coarser finish. Questions about any of our products? My cabinet has a bunch of hours on it now and the plexi-glass window has more scratches on the outside than on the inside, except around the edges. Obviously, the dimensions of the cabinet dictate the maximum dimensions of the glass piece you can blast. As mentioned above, the dust collection setup of most commercial units can also be improved. by baweaverpipes Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:45 pm, Post Use a slow, deliberate back and forth motion as you blast across the piece until the entire surface has been blasted. about this but Ive been blasting stuff indoors and outdoors with a pot as well as a cabinet for 30+ yrs.I never have had a good filter on my cabs,dust everywhere.Always wore a hood but only a paper face respirator with the pot ,my lungs are fine.Just sayin' this kind of thing can get to be tinfoil hat mentality.Biggest reason I always wanted a cab filter was to keep the shop clean. There are bubbles that come to the surface with particulates. It works well for me. After Glastar bought Norm's original company in 1989, the GlassPasser evolved through a dozen working prototypes with help from Norm and suggestions from many other experienced glass etchers as well. This equipment system will accomodate over 95% of the people who want to order this cabinet and provides everything else you need at the same time. by Sasquatch Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:52 pm, Post
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. got tired of crappy lighting in my bench top blaster I converted to a stand up with 2x4's and rollers. I cringe to think of the month or so I used a blast cabinet without such. It's not assembled yet but I have a few pics of the water filter design that I'm going to use. If you think I can afford the $7 to build that filter system get one of these from Lowes etc. Keeps hand and arms from coming in contact with abrasive. Depending on your type of setup, there are a couple of pressure valves that have to be set but these are unique to your system so I wont try to go into that here. I use a vacuum in mine along with shining a light in from the outside. (Brushes provide maximum access to the upper and lower areas of large glass.) A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. Then you can click your browser's Back button to go back to the systems page and substitute another product. They are generally felt to be preferable because they blast faster, use compressed air more efficiently, and can be used at lower pressures which will put less strain on your compressor. The GlassPasser will give you a competitive edge in the marketplace and pay for itself in a very short time. Just clean the inside of the plexi-glass with soapy water, dry thoroughly and apply the food wrap leaving enough room around the edges to secure it with tape, use ONLY extended release tape! There are many other ways to use a sandblaster for glass art and Ive just scratched the surface of the subject (no pun intended). The original forum for pipe makers on the web, Post
It lasts a long time and, although it is initially more expensive, in the long run it may be more economical. Its a cyclone and filter.Stands about 42" high and if I remember right it moves about 1400 cfm. Those 3 for $10 cover sheets sure are a joke and are mostly a waste of time as the last one's I had I went though them all in about a half hour, the saran wrap lasts a lot longer than that! Often, the only way to make a repair is to sandblast the surface until the spots are gone, and firepolish at temperatures around 1340-1390F. Either of these could be located in a room adjacent to the blasting setup, or even outside, to minimize the noise that you are exposed to while you are sandblasting, but not everyone has that luxury. Install additional lights. Required fields are marked *. A good quality cabinet will be well sealed to minimize leaking of abrasive onto the floor, have adequate access to get your project into and out of the cabinet, and have a good sized window and adequate lighting so you have adequate visibility as you are blasting. Paint the inside silver, if it isn't already.
wrap. Either will save you a lot of money on abrasive by allowing you to recapture and recycle much more abrasive that would normally be lost to the dust collector. by Oakbear Sat May 09, 2015 3:31 pm, Post Contact us Its a cyclone and filter.Stands about 42" high and if I remember right it moves about 1400 cfm. That is why I use a bag and a hepa filter. A light blasting of the entire surface of the glass, including the edges, and then subsequent fire polishing at a lower temperature than the original firing will yield a glossy surface.
As shown here, this allows glass larger than the cabinet to be etched. Options include manual grinding with diamond products, chemical etching or, best of all, sandblasting. If this should occur, use rubber cement from office supply store; and apply to inner lens prior to installing. I bought a 2hp dust collection system from harbor fright. I just picked up my blast cabinet. Installing an exhaust fan in the room for use during these times will prevent this dust from finding its way into other areas of the studio. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I would think a piece of glass would give you the best view. JavaScript is disabled. I purchased a small benchtop sandblast cabinet a while back. Elongated double-brush arm holes: Easy access to every inch of the cabinet. It will save you the time and space necessary to construct a full scale blast room. It is also helpful to create some sort of holder for the glass within the cabinet so that you dont have to constantly hold the glass with one hand while you hold the nozzle and blast with the other. I wouldnt do it now,but again, just sayin,my lungs are always ok when I get a chest x-ray! 2022 Dobbins Enterprises LLC dba Professional Glass Consultants All Rights Reserved, View All Glass Etching Designs & Stencils. Saves wear and replacement of the more expensive lens. Fixing surface problems: One common use of a sandblaster is to remove shelf separator that has adhered to the back surface of glass during firing. The particles generated within the blast cabinet are so small they can pass through basic air filters.
My compressor is a Campbell Hausfeld VT6271, which has worked well for my needs. They leak bad dust and using a respirator just filters that dust while you are at the cabinet. Abrasive: The two types of abrasive commonly used for sandblasting glass are aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. I'm also using the window protector covers. Cyclone separator or abrasive reclaimer: The separator is for use with the 100 CFM dust collector and the reclaimer is for use with the 300 CFM.
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