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Post by Graeme on Aug 3, 2020 16:40:12 GMT
I treated myself to a Clarke Sandblaster, the middle size one, pretty sure it will take a wheel, it takes a swing arm no problem. Anyway, it arrived and I had no space for it to work with, hence the bike clear out. It also came with no connection hoses to the 100l 15cfm air compressor from Clarke I bought and vice versa. No connector leads, nuffink. Toolstation was frequented numerous times, the last being today for various connectors and hoses, all complete now. I thought I would give it a go this afternoon, all the while thinking there was something I had forgotten. Connected it all up, air comp started, noisily...switch my extra Led lights I had bought for it and started cleaning a Honda CG125 swing arm, then the forgotten came back to me. A vacuum hose for my vacuum or should I say, an extra hose for my 20 year old Vax Carpet Cleaner machine that has been under the stairs for 15+ years. I bought a cyclone, so two hoses are required and the vax hose it not too bad a fit with some cutting. The problem is dust escaping from the air vent at the back because there is no opposite vacuum. I thought I was seeing a ghost out of my peripheral, a haze of dust...WTF were some of my thoughts. Now an extra hose has been ordered and Rustins paint stripper as its not taking off some of the heavier paint on the swing arm, i will loosen it up first. Beats working. Gee.
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Post by tucksie on Aug 3, 2020 17:22:40 GMT
I would find one of these so useful right now Graham. I’ve found getting parts ready for painting a bit tedious lately. Doesn’t look like it takes up too much room either
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Post by buster on Aug 3, 2020 17:26:09 GMT
I find glass bead is a pretty good blast medium, never found a paint it couldnt shift. its a fine finish on steel but is also good for aluminium, only slight disadvantage is that stuff needs coating quickly (20 minutes ideally) after its blasted
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Post by Graeme on Aug 3, 2020 17:48:39 GMT
I find glass bead is a pretty good blast medium, never found a paint it couldnt shift. its a fine finish on steel but is also good for aluminium, only slight disadvantage is that stuff needs coating quickly (20 minutes ideally) after its blasted I heard that the alu-oxide last longer than the glass, that's why i bought it. But it is struggling with the good paint on the swing arm, hence why the paint stripper to give it a wee hand (across the back of the heed as my dad used to say I needed). Never used open before, maybe glass bead will be used if its less work/time overall, I dont mind the fact it wont last as long, we will see. The comp is ~ecking loud though, I had ear plugs in and thought, hey, thats ok...took them out as i popped up to the hoooos...em...em...neighbours!! I will need to find a way to muffle it. It wont be used at night, that's drinking time...you know, cups of tea...the Stella kinda tea...cough cough. Gee.
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Post by Graeme on Aug 3, 2020 17:49:53 GMT
I would find one of these so useful right now Graham. I’ve found getting parts ready for painting a bit tedious lately. Doesn’t look like it takes up too much room either What do you need done? Are they big parts? Heavily corroded? Let me know.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 17:59:42 GMT
Looks nice.
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Post by Graeme on Aug 3, 2020 18:05:46 GMT
Because its new...give me time, almost chipped it dragging it in to the shed. Gee.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 18:11:48 GMT
Because its new...give me time, almost chipped it dragging it in to the shed. Gee. Nothing like a touch up.
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Post by buster on Aug 3, 2020 18:21:11 GMT
just another quick thought, did it come with a selection of nozzles? its well worth playing around with them to see which works best with the aluminium oxide
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Post by Graeme on Aug 3, 2020 18:28:28 GMT
just another quick thought, did it come with a selection of nozzles? its well worth playing around with them to see which works best with the aluminium oxide It did, didn't realise there were different, will have a look, the one that is on has a fine blast of about 8mm maybe slightly more. As I have said, never used one before, its a journey of new knowledge, all input welcome. Gee. Leonard Cohen playing in my headphones at the mo...brill.
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Post by tucksie on Aug 3, 2020 20:49:06 GMT
I would find one of these so useful right now Graham. I’ve found getting parts ready for painting a bit tedious lately. Doesn’t look like it takes up too much room either What do you need done? Are they big parts? Heavily corroded? Let me know. Thank you Graeme, very nice of you. Top and front engine brackets, side and centre stand, rear foot rests, rear inner mudguard, brake torque bar, horn bracket, helmet/seat lock back plate. Light/surface corrosion in places and rather dull looking. Nothing serious really. I’ve been working on it piecemeal. Probably not the most efficient way of going about it though. Something to think about.
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Post by Graeme on Aug 4, 2020 7:43:09 GMT
What do you need done? Are they big parts? Heavily corroded? Let me know. Thank you Graeme, very nice of you. Top and front engine brackets, side and centre stand, rear foot rests, rear inner mudguard, brake torque bar, horn bracket, helmet/seat lock back plate. Light/surface corrosion in places and rather dull looking. Nothing serious really. I’ve been working on it piecemeal. Probably not the most efficient way of going about it though. Something to think about. Send them up to me and I will do them for you, will give me practice. You pay postage to and fro. I will message you. Gee.
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Post by tucksie on Aug 4, 2020 10:40:03 GMT
Ok Graeme, thank you. I’ve replied to your message.
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Post by Dennismenace on Aug 4, 2020 11:46:19 GMT
I have a similar cabinet and use it all the time. Really good for small parts that need re-painting. Aluminium Oxide is harsh on alloy parts but good on steel. I use glass bead mostly and although it is sharp at first it wears down and is less harsh on alloy parts. I use duct tape to protect surfaces that I don't want blasted, on brake caliper parts for example. I also bung up holes for the same reason. I use an old Henry vacuum because the process generates a lot of dust and when the vacuum bag is full you can throw it in the bin. You will know when the air filter or vacuum is full as the gloves for the box will not inflate as much due to the lack of vacuum. I use a homemade foam cover on the air filter to protect it and I remove the foam periodically and knock off the dust (take care). Be careful to have a good seal between the lid glass and protector sheet or the lid will 'fog' overtime making viewing difficult. I sealed off the bottom hole and just leave the blasting medium in the base to re-circulate. I fixed the pick up hose to the lowest point so it is covered with blast medium otherwise you have to keep the pick up end in the medium by hand. Nozzle choice does make a difference as too small and it will clog, too big and it will not concentrate the medium effectively leading to poorer cleaning over a larger area.
I have not tried soda in the cabinet but I did try it on a larger scale and it need a really high pressure to work (>150 psi) or it clogs the nozzle and pipes continuously. Also it is not meant to be re-used as it shatters on impact. It is very messy to clean up! I leave it to the professionals who have the right kit. Dennis
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