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by Lenny B
Tue Oct 26, 2004 8:53 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Sandblasting sample redwood sign/ have questions
Replies: 10
Views: 7632

Sandblasting sample redwood sign/ have questions

I started my sample by sandblasting with an inexpensive Sears nozzle and a small shop compressor. Tomorrow I'm renting the large comercial rig and will continue on sample. A few questions came up, the softer wood blasted right down yet the harder grain remained raised along the letter edge. This app...
by Lenny B
Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:39 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Redwood sandblasted signs
Replies: 3
Views: 3504

Redwood sandblasted signs

I'm sandblasting 30 clear heart redwood signs, client supplied sign blanks are 1" thick and vary in size from 18"x18" - 36"x60". Client supplied rubber mask is pre-cut / weeded, 1/16" thick, depth of blasting to be 1/4" deep. Sandblasting with rental equipment, 130...