How do you know what size/kind of sand to use? ,,,this is new to me. Thanks.
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Hey folks, remember that it is very important to use a really good respirator ( doesn't protect others however) if you are using sand. Sand contains silicon >"Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by breathing in (inhaling) silica dust." Silica dust will be all around you, in the air, and on your cloths . You may want to consider the cost of using regular sand.
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I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up to you based on your budget and enviromental considerations. I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up... » Read More I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up to you based on your budget and enviromental considerations. « Show Less
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If you're on the cheap you can get a bag of quickrete sand from your local home depot for a few bucks. Knock together a frame with some coarse screen on it and screen it into a bucket. That gets the largest bits out that would clog the gun up. I've run it without screening it though and I just have to clear the nozzle every once in a while. One thing I noticed was that the play sand while the little grains themselves are finer, it ends up having larger pebbles in it than the quickrete sand did. So take that into consideration as the play sand is usually more expensive.
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I reused what I could now mind you that this stuff goes everywhere so your probably not going to get it all back but yes just sweep it up and filter it again
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All I used was play sand from home depot. While I was there I bought a roll of screen you would use to repair a screen on your window and filtered the sand through that so that all of the larger sand would not jam in the nozzle. I works like a charm
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I used a 80 grit recylcled glass "sand." It worked really well. I'm pretty new to this also but I know that grit worked well for me. I also attempted a very course grit that didn't work very well at all.
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It will depend on the dimensions of the piece, the smaller the end the harder to sand but the larger the easier. But the adjustable speed will help in this a lot. Hardwood or softwood won't matter
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I don't think you can use either to sand. They are all either scrubbing or buffing. Don't think they are "rough" enough to sand.
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I believe sand is from Canada. It's heavy enough to build sand castles and if you add water it helps. Best sand I've ever used. Very clean. I got the white.
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One bag play sand from Home Depot....but it had so many pebbles in it. We filtered out largest ones. Maybe someone else has better play sand. Do NOT use paver sand as this will harden when wet and of course it will with water so close. Sand from a garden center maybe? But... One bag was sufficient even after pebble removal. Enjoy your table!!
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I gave the sand and the box to my husband at Christmas. He's put a plastic top on it but I'm sure it wasn't necessary. It's not air tight and the sand is just like new. Hope you enjoy it.
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I use regular size sandpaper sheets that I tear in half. They clamp on front and back. I do a lot of sanding and this is my 3rd Makita palm sander. They work fine but don't last forever.
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There are multiple sizes of triangular sandpaper. This one takes the same size as the Mouse Detail Sander. The one I got is 3 7/8" x 5 1/2"; it's slightly larger than the pad but works well.
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I tried the bag mixes but had best results with bulk sand and portland cement. You can buy a cubic yard of sand from garden center (assuming you have a way to transport) for around $15 and if you have any left over it can be used for other purposes. I mixed 4 parts sand to 1 part cement and added a small pinch of fiberglass fibers (search ebay "concrete fiber" - 2oz bag is plenty) for strength and the bricks turned out much better and are holding up well. Four gallons sand/1 gallon cement mix well in a wheelbarrow; add water until thoroughly mixed and workable. BTW, this is the same mix the curb guys use. Total cost should be under $50 unless you are doing a large project. Hope this helps. I tried the bag mixes but had best results with bulk sand and portland cement. You can buy a cubic yard of sand from garden center (assuming you have a way to transport) for around $15 and if you have any left over it can be used for other purposes. I mixed 4 parts sand to 1 part cement and added a small pinch of fiberglass fibers (search ebay "concrete fiber" - 2oz bag is plenty) for strength and the bricks turned out much better and are holding up well. Four gallons sand/1 gallon cement mix well in a wheelbarrow; add water until thoroughly mixed and workable. BTW, this is the... » Read More I tried the bag mixes but had best results with bulk sand and portland cement. You can buy a cubic yard of sand from garden center (assuming you have a way to transport) for around $15 and if you have any left over it can be used for other purposes. I mixed 4 parts sand to 1 part cement and added a small pinch of fiberglass fibers (search ebay "concrete fiber" - 2oz bag is plenty) for strength and the bricks turned out much better and are holding up well. Four gallons sand/1 gallon cement mix well in a wheelbarrow; add water until thoroughly mixed and workable. BTW, this is the same mix the curb guys use. Total cost should be under $50 unless you are doing a large project. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I am new at this too, so don´t worry...Its perfect for that, I bought the ¨Everlast Double End Striking Bag¨ and its perfect for avoiding drilling the floor, i filled it with water and works great, you can also try sand. Hope the information helps, enjoy and stay active!
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I wouldn't recommend this sand for a sandbox. It is a much finer grain than what is usually found in a sandbox. It may cause respritory issues.
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The kit we sell is the entry level sand set. Your suggestion is a good one and I will ask the manufacturer to see if they can do just that. Thanks for the question...
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I talked with the pool manager for a townhouse complex and he changed the sand out for a glass medium. He thought it did better than sand and would last longer but it cost more. I have sand in my pool filter because it was cheaper. It was my money vs the townhouse association money he was playing with. If cost is no object I would go with glass.
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We got a bag of sand at Home Depot - not sure exactly how much we used but had over half a bag left. We did use a funnel and took two of us. Guess it could be done alone but easier with another pair of hands.
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Obviously Home Depot and Lowes will carry the bulk of what you will need for your project, but if you have a more non-standard size or grit that you are looking for check out: http://www.aaabrasives.com/. If that still doesn't get you what you need, Google the make & model of your sander and look for its specifications: this will tell you exactly what you need.
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Here is a video of someone using this in what looks like a tank with sand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf2L8F7Vtyk
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You should probably sand. Take the extra time to get a result worth having.