Sandblasting axles soon, have some questions.
#16
If you're looking just for the experience of DIY by all means do so---trust me I've been there, done that more than a few times. After its finished I'm either convinced I'm a genius and can do anything with complete success OR understand why there are professionals doing it---for good reason too!
#17
Amen to that! I worked for lawyers for 20 years before starting my own business so I know exactly what ya mean.
#18
I was able to wire wheel and use a cup brush for about 85% of it so I skipped the sand blasting on those parts. Most of the sand blasting was on the ends of the axle tubes where the back plates were for the brakes and around the shock mounts and some other spots. The differential cover would have taken some time but it is being replaced so I skipped it.
#19
Make sure the compressor you use is designed for continuous use.
As far as media, whenever I'm doing stuff outside my cavernous cabinet, I use just plain old silica sand. I buy Lane Mountain Co stuff, 100lb bag for $7. Can't beat that price with a stick, and the stuff works pretty well. I even use it inside my cabinet too. Only downsides to using Silica sand is it breaks up fast, and the dust it produces is some nasty stuff. If you use it, make sure the respirator you are using has good filters and a quality seal.
Best way to go about it is to setup a tent around your work area with exhaust fans. Think of it like a paint tent. If you tarp underneath, you can sift and recycle some media.
-Jameson
As far as media, whenever I'm doing stuff outside my cavernous cabinet, I use just plain old silica sand. I buy Lane Mountain Co stuff, 100lb bag for $7. Can't beat that price with a stick, and the stuff works pretty well. I even use it inside my cabinet too. Only downsides to using Silica sand is it breaks up fast, and the dust it produces is some nasty stuff. If you use it, make sure the respirator you are using has good filters and a quality seal.
Best way to go about it is to setup a tent around your work area with exhaust fans. Think of it like a paint tent. If you tarp underneath, you can sift and recycle some media.
-Jameson
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