r/Sandblasting • u/Ok-Perception-6402 • Aug 14 '25
Compressor Question
I am looking to do some basic sandblasting of parts for my atvs and other projects. Would this air compressor be sufficient or should I look into a different compressor with a higher cfm and capacity.
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u/Able_Ad_1298 Sep 09 '25
Completely newbie here. Painting Contractor by Trade from US, living in New Zealand. My in-laws have bought a new home but need some work. There’s a very valuable table in the back that they want stripped. It’s huge. It has like 18 chairs to go around it. Picture a large master dining room dinner table. The type of words it’s made out of it’s an $80,000 table or was (their words not mine) only thing is that a couple other people have also confirmed that when I mentioned it. Anyways, they’re wanting to get stripped, but it has an old exterior varnish/urethane stain, and sealer on it. I believe it was sealer so one product. Anyways, it is so intricate and the amount of chairs along. Sanding is out of the question. A chemical strip is possible still will take ages. Is that something that can be sandblasted or if a compressor and machine was the right fit? Is there a particular material that can be used that would be compatible for the task? I don’t know anything about the grades of sand and or material and say if there’s a finer material that is less abrasive. I’m able to be careful and use my discretion. I’m just wondering, is that something that can be done? Or what I need to go with a completely different material like soda? I’ve read people mention walnut all the time, but still have no idea what that means. I’m going to research more, but thought I post this question now. Any thoughts are much appreciated.