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Now, that one turned out really nicely, Gary........

What kind of bead blast? Did you have any problem with the beads adhering to the wood?

ooc

Odie

I use a friend of mine blasting machine, he is a machinist. He has glass beads in it and they do a great job. If the wood is hard, it takes lot longer than the softer woods.(It's not as aggressive as sand blasting) Usually, I blast the piece then take it out and go out in the sunshine to see how it is going and the places that I need to work on more. Have found that the areas that I don't want to cut, I place at least three layers of painters tape and with the beads they usually don't cut through.

Congratulations on the "Turning of the Week."

Gary

Odie

Forgot to answer your question. No, so far, but have to take high pressure air to blow off the piece to make sure that there is nothing left when I get back to the shop and finish turning the piece. I place the piece in a plastic bag to carry it in and there is usually some blasting material in the bottom of the bag.

Gary