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What is the best method to sift blasting sand so I can reuse?

What type of screen works for 0 and 00 sand?

Do you build a hopper?

Thanks

I'm not sure how large or small 0 and 00 sand is, but when I need to sift fine blasting media regular window screen worked very well. At first I tried a piece of plywood with a hole and the screen stapled to it, but found that I had to shake it back and forth to sift which became very tedious. The next time I tried making a funnel out of the screen (actually my friends came up with the idea) that was secured using wire twisted together. This seemed to work extremely well. Unfortunately it tends to be a two person job (one holding the funnel, the other pouring) but with a little time you could do it yourself.

I use a large tea strainer, and a large aluminum scoop to clean up my blast cabinet and also for the pressure pot blaster. Borrowed one from the wife so when I went to the hardware store for a replacement I picked up 2 so I have a spare.

yes a strainer sound like the answer

many thanks

I found a strainer at the hardware store in the pots and pans section that is perfect for get the chucks out. It fits in a 2-1/2 gal plastic bucket so I do not have to hold it while straining.

thanks

You know, sometimes I have to marvel at my cluelessness. I've been wanting to get one of those special sifters designed just for blasting pots and the thought of using a food strainer NEVER crossed my mind!


You guys get a gold star.