<< From: "Derek Drew" <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
 To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
 Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 6:24 PM
 Subject: Is it about time for Sandblasting?

 > It strikes me that we should all have sandblasters, but this doesn't seem
 > to be a hot thing with our group yet.
 > What does it cost to be able to do this, and what should be purchased, and
 > why are we not all doing this? >>

Its a HUGE mess, and without a full respirator setup (very expensive) you can
really endanger your health.  From what I hear Silicosis is not a pleasant
way to spend early retirement.  (but then, some proffessional mechanics never
questioned using compessed air to clean out old brake drums)  Sometimes facts
and opinions mean little when you are making PERSONAL health and safety
decisions.

For the cost, I personally like dropping things off and picking them up all
ready for the next step.

mark fitzsimons
mfitzsim@aol.com
Portland, OR