Do It Yourself: How To Make A Sandblaster
If you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, it’s time you learned how to make a sandblaster. Sandblasting if a great way to clean and erode a surface. If you’re giving your kitchen a facelift, why not sandblast cabinets to get rid of old paint or damaged wood? If you have old furniture you’re looking to repaint, sandblasting is a great way to start. Sandblasters can even be used on fabric. If you’re looking to give your jeans that washed and worn look, sandblast them! Whatever your personal project is, before you even begin you have the option of assembling the sandblasting equipment yourself. Consider these simple steps for how to make a sandblaster.
The first step is to buy yourself protective gear to avoid any damage to your skin. Wear long sleeves and pants to ensure minimal skin is exposed. Masks and goggles can be purchased at any home improvement and hardware stores near you. You will also need the following: a ½ inch rubber air hose, an air gun, electrical or duct tape, and something to serve as a bucket, like an old coffee can. You can probably find most of these items around the garage. Now you are ready to begin assembling your homemade sandblaster.
First, connect the air hose to the bottom of your air gun. Make sure it is properly connected and will not easily detach itself. If your hose is slightly bigger than it should be, you can simply duct tape it down for a more secure fit.
Next, use your duct tape or electrical tape to connect the end of the hose to the inside of your bucket. Leave about an inch of space between the hose and the bottom of the bucket, but other than this, size doesn’t matter. You can use a large plastic bucket or a smaller coffee can. Even if your bucket is large, the tape will keep the hose in place, which is all that matters.
Fill up the bucket with some sand. You want the sand grains to be very fine, because this will ensure as much sand flows through the hose as possible. Now you are ready to use your homemade sandblaster. Cover or remove all surrounding areas that you do not want to sandblast. Once all of your protective gear is on securely, aim the air gun at whatever surface you want to blast, and pull the trigger. Sand will be sucked up the rubber hose and be released forcefully out of the gun’s nozzle.
Your sandblaster will be an effective tool for any of your residential needs. You can use your sandblaster on many surfaces in your home. Now that you realize how to build a sandblaster, you can spread the word to your friends so that they realize how simple it is. Make sure you do a thorough clean-up after sandblasting, so that any toxins laying around in the dust are removed.
Sandblasting is an easy and effective way to get rid of undesirable and unsightly surfaces. What many people fail to realize is how accessible and affordable the process really is. Once you know how to make a sandblaster of your own, there is no limit to the surfaces you can take on. It will continue to serve you well for many projects to come.
