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Big Blasting Cabinet (view source)
Revision as of 20:31, 17 September 2021
, 20:31, 17 September 2021added media changing procedures
[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
[[Category:Shop Equipment]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
<span style="color:red">'''''Here because of the stickers on the cabinet regarding changing the media? Read the Media section below!'''''</span>
== Information ==
== Information ==
== Media ==
== Media ==
There are three types of media available to use:
* Soda (Very fine)
* Pulverized glass (medium)
* Walnut shells (rough)
If you are authorized to use the cabinet, you may change the media to fit your needs. The procedure is as follows:
=== Media changing procedures ===
<span style="color:red">'''''Warning! Remove watches or jewelry you don't want to get scratched up! Also, absolutely wear a respirator to avoid breathing in any of the media!'''''</span>
'''''Do not change the media without prior approval from the Hot Metal Shop host!'''''
# Check the sticker on the front of the cabinet to see what media is loaded. If it's not what you need, proceed to step 2.
# Make sure the bucket labeled with the same media as what's in the cabinet is empty, clean and dry.
# Place the bucket under the hopper at the bottom of the cabinet.
# Pull down on the door, it's on a heavy spring and will snap back, you have to hold it. The media will fall into the bucket.
# Make sure the cabinet is free as possible of the old media, mixing and matching media is a no-no.
# Remove the bucket from under the cabinet. ''It will be quite heavy.''
# Put the lid on the bucket!
# Find the bucket of media you want to use, open doors to the cabinet and pour the contents into the cabinet via the grate.
# '''''Label what media is currently loaded, the date, and who loaded it.'''''
# Enjoy!
== Use ==
== Use ==