I was thinking of making my own air supply. I already have a sandblasting
hood made from combination canvas/rubber. I intend to use about 60 feet of
garden hose with air supplied by an old squirrel cage furnace fan. I will
have to build a plenum for the fan and hook up the hose with duct tape.
Assuming that I get positive pressure to the hood, AND, wear a cartridge
respirator underneath, I think I will be OK and save approx. $800.
Any thoughts from others?

Ivan Vegvary
"Eddie" wrote in message
76.62...
i want to sandblast some wrought iron patio furniture with my new harbor
freight sandblaster, but i can't find a respirator suited for
sandblasting.
all the local hardware stores' respirators say NO SANDBLASTING. even
called
a sandblasting supply house but the only respirator they have is some type
of injected air system that costs almost $400!

i'll be doing the blasting outdoors, if that makes any difference.

what are you guys using for respirators?

thanks,
eddie