Sandblasting a Sword?

Jeff D · 22nd September 2009, 04:11 PM

Thank-you Jeff, Steve and Ward for your replies.

I was able to get the glass beads (not sure of the size) and walnut shells yesterday, and will try to get the Evapor-Rust (by Steve's link there is a local distributor). Time to bring out the rusty square again and do a side-by-side comparison of the different methods.
My concerns are as exactly stated by ward, I do not want a dull over cleaned result, but, the problem is I really don't like the rusted appearance either. I suspect the rust is also hiding marks and information as well. I will accept the rust over destroying the piece however.
It may take me a week or two try all the methods and I will post the result when I am done.

Thanks again everybody!
Jeff

22nd September 2009, 04:11 PM	#11
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Thank-you Jeff, Steve and Ward for your replies. I was able to get the glass beads (not sure of the size) and walnut shells yesterday, and will try to get the Evapor-Rust (by Steve's link there is a local distributor). Time to bring out the rusty square again and do a side-by-side comparison of the different methods. My concerns are as exactly stated by ward, I do not want a dull over cleaned result, but, the problem is I really don't like the rusted appearance either. I suspect the rust is also hiding marks and information as well. I will accept the rust over destroying the piece however. It may take me a week or two try all the methods and I will post the result when I am done. Thanks again everybody! Jeff