BigN
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With all the talk of tumbling media here, what about using some fine sand blasting media in the tumber? I can get a hundred pound bag for about $8. Anyone try this yet?
The very fine corn cob blasting media I use works great!!
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ECO...4&ci_sku=2MVR5
I wouldn't even use that crap in my blasting cabinet, it's no good for anything but cleaning bricks and maybe causing silicosis if you don't take the proper precautions.I can get a hundred pound bag for about $8.
Don't forget to factor in your gas cost if picking up at the warehouse.
... BigN might not be so stupid. We need to clarify what kind of media he means.
Crushed walnut and corncob ARE sandblasting media.
They are used in sensitive areas where slag and silica would foul machinery.
We reloaders borrow that media for cleaning brass.
Pet owners borrow it for pet litter, etc.
But we aren't the first ones to invent uses for it.
It has been used as organic sandblast media for at least 50 years.
Maybe longer, but I'm only 57 years old so I can only remember back 50 years.
We should clarify with BigN on what kind of media he was talking about.
If he means walnut or corn cob, the only response is to tell him the grit size.