Blastin a Gladiator - Couple pic's

[janie]

Sandblasting. I get a big kick out of doing this which is good, since I'm beyond anxious to get this done/painted and installed on Tequilla.

We've got a good sized compressor, but this sandblaster is taking a toll on it. Hopefully I can get this finished tomorrow.


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[JeepBountyHunter]

Oh man...I know how hard that is to do...with that setup...
Good luck...
I've had some buddies that over did it, and had warped the sheetmetal...
It'll pay off...
Aaron

[red mistress]

ahh....the joys of blastin. Sandman will be in Ur eyes in mornin. Get it outa ears is hardest part............ That bed sure looks familiar, I think I lifted it before.

[fulsizjeep]

Whew, I blasted with one of those a couple times... :rolleyes:
Giterdun Janie! :thumbsup:
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btw Janie, how wide is the bottom of that shed back there? I'm a wonderin if it'll fit in the Camper Special... :D

[jaber]

ahh....the joys of blastin. Sandman will be in Ur eyes in mornin. Get it outa ears is hardest part............ That bed sure looks familiar, I think I lifted it before.
Those foam ear inserts are the best. I worked for a Co. that sand blasted the finish off log homes with ground up corn cob. The crap gets everywhere. I carried 3 bags to a job site 4 years ago, and I'm STILL finding cob in the back of the Cherk....

[Lindel]

You go Janie! Looking good!

[Elliott]

That looks like a lot of work in this heat.:D It's sure to stick to you real good. I can mail you those inside panels for the back of the bed if you shoot me your mailing address Janie.

I got a lil work done around here, wire brushed the Sportside and OR Thriftside beds then treated them with Picklex-20 to hold them till I can get around to working 'em over good.

[etjeep]

Nice work! How long does it take to do the blasting?

[starlifter]

Lots of work there. I have blasted several hundred pounds of sand in the past. I would like to pass on some caution about using some better protection particuarly respiratory. Silica in the lungs is a bad thing! I use the best I can get. Best of luck as nasty of a job as it is, it can be fun.:thumbsup:

[The PIG Smith]

Goodness!
Before you take another pic, hit the dimmer switch on the pants!
HAHAHAHAHA:D

Oh, BTW, way to go on the Blast'n! :thumbsup:

[janie]

I would like to pass on some caution about using some better protection particuarly respiratory. Silica in the lungs is a bad thing! I use the best I can get. Best of luck as nasty of a job as it is, it can be fun.:thumbsup:


Thank you and I agree. I used the el cheapo respiratory masks we had here and it was not enough.

Bryan, those are my board shorts and I'll try to dim the color down next time.:D ;)

Elliott, don't mail those. Whether you want to or not, your coming here to help us install this bed so you can bring them along then.:)

Erik, the blasting is still ongoing so yup, it takes awhile.

Flint, that shed is 10x8 and filled with QT parts. Still want it?:D

[Elliott]

You betcha;)