A sandblaster is a device that uses pressurized air to blast (propel) or spray an abrasive media such as sand to abrade a surface.  There can be many applications and interesting work you can do with sandblasters.  I will show you more about the neat things you can sandblast.  It isn’t just used for cleaning old parts.  Sandblasting is mainly used for cleaning paint, rust, and grime off of surfaces such as metal or concrete, but it is also used for glass etching and sandcarving.

The main components of a sandblaster are a tank to hold the abrasive media, a hose to transport the pressurized abrasive, and a nozzle to aim or control the sandblasting process.

There are a few different types of sandblaster configurations and various supplies to control the sandblasting process. Here are some of the main types along with a more in depth explanation to each page:

1. Siphon Sandblaster
2. Pressure Pot Sandblaster
3. Pressure Washer Blaster
4. Soda Blasters

The most common sandblaster used by the majority of people is the siphon style because it is usually very cheap.  It has some downsides to it though and some of the other ones can only cost a little bit more money.

Some sandblasters have serious problems with abrasive flow so I wrote up plans with solutions to fix sandblaster problems. Now I also offer my new ebook to make your own with these sandblaster plans. Shown below.

Check out each page to learn more about the different sandblasters to see what will fit your projects.  Also, I have listed sources for sandblasters you can use on the right side from Amazon.com.