DIY $5.00 Sandblaster
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DIY $5.00 Sandblaster

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I have some rust on my driveway and some old rusty tools I got from my grandfather years ago.
I have been looking at sand and soda blasters for about 6 months. They are either inexpensive and cheap or very well made and expensive!
So I decided lets just make one.
Get Crap

Go get some crap at Harbor Freight. This air gun kit ran $4.99.
Now find a bottle in the trash.
Say "Hi" to the Cat

This optional but important step may be the difference between you succeeding or failing.
Cut the Neck


Remove the locking neck for the cap.
Drill

Grab a 3/16" bit and drill the neck just under the cap.
Test Fit

Push the air rod in. It should be very snug!
Mark

Mark the bottom of the air tube. Spin the tube around so you can hold the handle while you file.
File


File a hole through the tube to let your media in. When you're done spin the tube back so the opening is at the bottom.
Fit


Get the tube back into the hole.
Seal

Not looking for the glue to actually stick here.
Just looking to prevent the hole from opening up too much while under pressure.
Test Blast

Put your Saftey goggles and gloves on and give it a good blast. I shot at the rust on the drive way and removed a spot (the white part) in just a few seconds.
I will give you an update on the driveway once I have time to do some actual blasting on it.
Real Deal

An old set of needle nose (rusty as hell...)
Blast Away




Clean as a whistle!
Extra Step


I also use 20/40 crushed walnut for my media.
For PPE I use gloves, a P-100 respirator, long sleeves and a face shield. No excuses! Do not mess with your Safety!
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