Actually you should NEVER use silica sand to sandblast. It is stated plainly on every bag of silica sand. Although this doesn't stop many guys that don't want to pay for more expensive media and think they're invincible. There are many other types of media that are much more effective and much safer (this by no means negates the need for respiratory protection) I personally like slag (Black Beauty) but like the others say this is too harsh for body work.
Trooper Clint Hooper wrote: > > I work in the largest glass plant in the world and the prime ingredient in > making glass is silica sand. Twenty five years ago when I worked in the rail > dock unloading sand cars,we weren't aware of the dangers of silicosis and > often didn't wear respirators. The effects take a long time to show up and > are worse than emphysema. > Breathing that dust is bad news,folks. Wear the proper safety gear when > sandblasting. > Clint Hooper > LT5 Registry Director > Wichita Falls,Tx > (940) 855-6636 > '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody > TX TAGS: USA ZR1 > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ > '69 El Camino ProTourer > '99 Honda F6 Valkyrie custom > ----- Original Message ----- > From: yenkochevelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > blasting with sand but will not do that again. They say the sand silica is > > very bad for your lungs. > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
