From: V SCHWARTZ (vsaws@optonline.net)
Date: Mon Dec 12 2005 - 12:14:57 PST
In case anyone has any use for a brand new never used 200lb capacity
blaster with several hoses for sale cheep you pick up orpay shipping. Vinny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg" <czechsix@cox.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Sandblasting/Data plates/Advice ?????
> When I did my sandblasting, yep, I removed them. Did the drill out and
> replacement bit.
>
> If you're doing your own blasting -
>
> 1. Too much compressor will just barely be enough
> 2. Use plenty of water traps
> 3. Pressure pot is better
> 4. Find a source for KleenBlast, Black Beauty, etc. They're safer than
> sand,
> and cut as well or better. (Your lungs will thank you too)
> 5. Wear clothes you don't care about, or a bunny suit. Duct tape ankles,
> and
> wrists.
> 6. Ideally, wear a powered air helmet. I got mine from Ebay...
> 7. Anything you don't want blasted, remove. If you can't remove it, I use
> multiple layers of duct tape, but in a pinch a good masking tape will work
> too - but you'll need more of it.
> 8. Duct or masking tape off all openings. This will make sure that the
> grit
> that gets into the space you're just taped off will pour out in a
> satisfying
> manner once you remove the tape. (just kidding, but tape off openings,
> remove sensitive gear, etc. It'll help with keeping the grit out of areas
> you don't want it in, but believe me, no matter how good you are at taping
> off - you'll see grit coming out every so often for year, from the
> damnedest
> places)
> 9. Have additional tips handy - even the tungsten gets chewed up pretty
> fast.
> 10. Pick a nice clear day with, ideally, very low humidity. I blast under
> a
> 10'x10' pop up canopy so I don't sweat to death in the gear. At least as
> much.
> 11. Try to pick a day when your neighbours aren't around. :)
>
> Greg
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <movnmanj1@aol.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 8:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [MV] Sandblasting/Data plates/Advice ?????
>
>
>> Hi guys,
>> Since nobody apparently wants the old M62, I am going ahead with
>> my resto/repair project. However, it will require a complete
>> sandblasting and was wondering how you guys protect the data plates ?
>> Removal? If so, I assume that you drill the rivets out and replace
>> them with a regular pop rivet ? Any advice would be greatly
>> appreciated. In fact, any do's and don'ts in regards to total vehicle
>> sandblasting.
>>
>> Thanking all in advance,
>> John
>>
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