Homemade Soda Blaster: Once Theory; Now Reality, sorta...

[OneArmWillie]

So, I did some research into homemade soda blast kits thinking about blasting some shitty parts of mine, seeing if I could bring them back to life. I went through here and found as much info as I could on making one of these soda blasters.

After reading a few threads and going to a few links, I thought it was time to try my hand at blasting. I searched high and low to find hoses that would facilitate my needs: "This ones too big, this ones too small, this one is too rigid, this one is too short..." I end up finding a hose from a project car at the garage 1968 Type 3 Squareback.

Just some shit laying around it now has become part of my blaster. I took the nozzle and slid it into a hole I made about 2 inches from the end and diagonally cut the other tip to help get a better flow. I learned a number of things from this experiment.

Use a mask for 1 and number 2 slightly large hose for better flow but all was not a loss.

A few photos a before and after and a shitty photo of my setup

 

[HerrDeacon]

I've been meaning to get a setup like this for some time. Results look good. You have a picture of the gun/nozzle?

 

[bjonesin]

Very nice.

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[Hoosier Daddy]

The box looks like washing soda... always thought these were for baking soda. At least that's what I have used. Dirt cheap if you buy the off-brand from the dollar store.

 

[eyhonda]

I just got one of those bucket/portable sand blasters and filled it with baking soda. Works the same - siphon fed media. Got the baking soda from costco but yeah, I'm sure any soda will work. The nice thing is that it just washes up with water.

I got mine like this one on craigslist:
http://www.harborfreight.com/portable-abrasive-blaster-kit-37025.html

This kit will also work with a bucket o soda:
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Sand-Blaster/dp/B001Z0Y06O

Your parts look nice now!

 

[Bozz]

FYI, most feed stores sell soda in 20lb and 50lb bags as it is a cattle food supplement.


MUCH cheaper for the same stuff...

 

[Rusnak_322]

I had great results with mine, used old baking soda from the fridge and freezer. I bought a air gun for $6 from Harbor Freight and $4 worth of tubing from Lowes.

I was shocked at how well my carbs cleaned up.


FIY - use goggles and a dust mask, that crap burns your eyes.

 

[miken5678]

When I used a small box I always had issue with moisture and glass beads sticking together. So I am curious what you all are using to get rid of the moisture and possibly the cfm/compressor as I assume it needs to be higher than with sand. Is there any issue using the cermaic tip for sand with the baking soda?


Mike

 

[OneArmWillie]

The box looks like washing soda... always thought these were for baking soda. At least that's what I have used. Dirt cheap if you buy the off-brand from the dollar store.

It's just a big box of baking soda

 

[OneArmWillie]

When I used a small box I always had issue with moisture and glass beads sticking together. So I am curious what you all are using to get rid of the moisture and possibly the cfm/compressor as I assume it needs to be higher than with sand. Is there any issue using the cermaic tip for sand with the baking soda?

I got the biggest box I could find.

From the research I have found putting a tip on this type of homemade gun. It builds up too much back pressure and doesnt flow well. If there are improvements I havent seen. I'd love some info.

 

[iContango]

Nice - might have to rig one of these up.