Sandblasting shop for hobbyists local to N.E. NJ?
September 9, 2009 12:17 PM Subscribe
How can I go about finding a local (ish) sandblaster / mediablaster that isn't hideously expensive and does small jobs? I live in Northeastern NJ about 20 miles from NYC.
You would think that living in this metro area there'd be lots of options, but all the ones I can find are industrial type shops that won't do small one-off jobs (think garden bench, patio table, etc..) or are hideously expensive if they are willing to do it.
I'd prefer something outside of NYC proper (traffic is a killer) but I'll consider anything.
I know of many different people (alas far away from me in different parts of the country) who have had the same items I'm looking to get blasted done for a fraction of the price I'm getting quoted by these local big shops. So I don't think I'm balking at what the fair market price for this service is, I'm just having a difficult time finding a smaller shop around here. Google has proven almost useless to me in this search because of all the non-relevant industrial hits.
Thanks in advance!
You would think that living in this metro area there'd be lots of options, but all the ones I can find are industrial type shops that won't do small one-off jobs (think garden bench, patio table, etc..) or are hideously expensive if they are willing to do it.
I'd prefer something outside of NYC proper (traffic is a killer) but I'll consider anything.
I know of many different people (alas far away from me in different parts of the country) who have had the same items I'm looking to get blasted done for a fraction of the price I'm getting quoted by these local big shops. So I don't think I'm balking at what the fair market price for this service is, I'm just having a difficult time finding a smaller shop around here. Google has proven almost useless to me in this search because of all the non-relevant industrial hits.
Thanks in advance!
I am not sure what the intent of using a sandblaster is, but I have had a local painter/handyman use his industrial powerwashing machine to remove the paint on an iron bench I won as well as on patio furniture.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 12:34 PM on September 9, 2009
posted by JohnnyGunn at 12:34 PM on September 9, 2009
I used a hot rod shop to media blast and then powder coat some bike parts.
posted by fixedgear at 1:18 PM on September 9, 2009
posted by fixedgear at 1:18 PM on September 9, 2009
Response by poster: Thanks guys, but I'm really looking for a dedicated sandblaster. Sandblasting leaves a grainy surface texture that promotes excellent paint adhesion.
I've contacted all the powder coating shops around here and none seem willing to do blasting without doing the powdercoating. Do I live in a sandblasting deadzone? :-(
posted by Lactoso at 1:35 PM on September 11, 2009
I've contacted all the powder coating shops around here and none seem willing to do blasting without doing the powdercoating. Do I live in a sandblasting deadzone? :-(
posted by Lactoso at 1:35 PM on September 11, 2009
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posted by spasm at 12:21 PM on September 9, 2009