The Many Applications of Sandblasting

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• Sandblasting is one of the most efficient ways to
  clean and prepare surfaces. Woodworkers,
  machinists, auto mechanics, and more can all use
  sandblasting in their work, especially when they
  fully understand the many ways that sandblasting
  can be used.

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• Despite the name, sand isnt the only material
  that can be used in the sandblasting process.
  Different abrasives can be used depending on the
  material they are being used on. These abrasives
  can include
• Coal slag
• Steel grit
• Dry ice
• Walnut and coconut shells
• Crushed glass
• And more

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• Before we go into the specific uses of
  sandblasting, a quick note anyone performing
  sandblasting should always wear proper safety
  equipment. Because of the potential health risks
  involved, sandblasting respiratory protection,
  protective eyewear, and head protection are all
  essential tools when using a sandblaster.

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• One of the main uses of sandblasting is to remove
  paint or rust. Sandblasters can be used to remove
  paint, rust, and other surface pollutants from
  cars, houses, machinery, and almost any other
  surface.

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• Sandblasting doesnt have to be used just on
  large machines or buildings. It can also be used
  to clean household tools. Screwdrivers, wrenches,
  and other metal tools that have become dirty or
  rusted can be cleaned quickly and efficiently
  with a quick application of the sandblaster.

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• Sometimes, metal or plastic parts to devices that
  need to be assembled have small burs or other
  irregularities that alter the intended shape or
  get in the way during assembly. Sandblasting is
  an effective way to remove those burs, tags, and
  excess material.

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• Not all sandblasting uses are industrial or
  mechanical. Skilled artisans have been known to
  use sandblasters on wood, metal, glass, and other
  surfaces to create signs, statues, and other
  pieces of art.

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• Sandblasting is also an effective way to clean
  streets, walkways, and other concrete surfaces.
  The high-speed abrasives ejected from a
  sandblaster can scrub concrete and pavement clean
  very quickly, without having to use water to do
  so.

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• Big As Place provides our clients with high
  quality sandblaster supplies for every project.
  Whether youre looking for replacement parts or
  safety gear, such as Nova 2000 sandblasting
  helmets or astro-style sandblaster hoods, youll
  find them at sandblaster-parts.com.

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Image Attributions
Slide 1 Grand Canyon National Park Bright Angel
Trailhead Sign Sandblasting Photo By Grand
Canyon National Park https//flic.kr/p/e1KG2o http
s//creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Slide
8 SE 6th and Escondido Boulevard Photo By
Genevieve Prentice https//flic.kr/p/dk6Eck https
//creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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• Sandblasting1
• Photo By Michael Pereckas
• https//flic.kr/p/s2taV
• https//creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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Summary

• Sandblasters have a wide variety of applications.
  Different abrasives can be used to remove paint
  and rust, clean household tools, create pieces of
  art, and more.