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CD Storage System: Information on Edge Trimmers and Sandblasting Metal (Web Extra) From "Freeform Furniture" episode DFFF-102

Host Amy Devers provides the following information on sandblasting metal and on edge trimmers.

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Host Amy Devers shares information on using an edge trimmer...

Edge Trimmers

Edge trimmers have cutting blades to slice off excess material. The edgeband trimmer trims the edgeband flush with the material to which it is being applied. For example, edgeband trimmers can be used cut the banding that covers the sides of exposed plywood. Edge trimmers are easy to use and are not real expensive. The trimmer is simply squeezed against the edge of the surface and pushed in the direction of the desired cut.

The edge trimmer is designed to easily remove excess veneer making it flush with the surface. Simply position the tool and slice along the long edge to trim the excess material.

It is a simple, safe and compact tool that is adeptly designed. It trims in both directions by using high quality, inexpensive blades that can be rotated when the blades start to dull. It is ideal for do-it-yourself projects such as trimming the edges of vinyl, melamine, or veneer.

and information about sandblasting.

Sandblasting Material

There are several uses for sandblasting including cleaning, texturing, engraving, and sand carving. Sandblasting has been used since the 1870s to clean and finish hard surfaces. The process is a simple one where compressed air is used to blow an abrasive material through a spray nozzle at a high pressure and speed. The abrasive then cleans and finishes the hard surface that it hits. Sandblasting can occur naturally when particles are blown by the wind, or artificially using compressed air.

There are two different types of sandblasters -- pressure feed and suction feed blasters. Both types work off of 80-125 pounds per square inch (psi) of compressed air. A pressure feed blaster was used in Freeform Furniture. This type of sandblaster uses a pressurized tank to force the abrasive blasting material through the spray nozzle at a high speed. Glass beads were used as the abrasive material in this episode. Other possible blasting abrasives include metal pellets and black walnut shells. Different abrasives produce varied finishes on the surface.

As a precautionary note, the dust produced during the sandblasting can be harmful if inhaled. Therefore, it is important to wear protective respiratory equipment when sandblasting or to use an enclosed sandblasting cabinet such as the one used on Freeform Furniture.

Lastly, it is important to treat the raw, sandblasted metal surface because it is susceptible to oxidation. Apply a stain lacquer to protect the surface.

RESOURCES :

Delta Woodworking Power Tools
Website: www.deltawoodworking.com

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Gladiator Garageworks by Whirlpool
Website: www.gladiatorgw.com

Stanley Tools Product Group
Website: www.stanleytools.com

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Inc.
Website: www.lie-nielsen.com

WMH Tool Group
Website: www.wmhtoolgroup.com

Power Tools (Porter Cable)
Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.portercable.com

Hand Tools
Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
Website: www.garrettwade.com

The Peck Tool Company
Website: www.pecktool.com

Biesemeyer
Website: www.biesemeyer.com

Saw Blades
Forrest Manufacturing Company
Website: www.vacupress.com

Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Power Tool Accessories
Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

Ulmia GmbH
Website: www.ulmia.de

Water Jet Services
Flow International Corp.
Website: www.flowcorp.com

Greek Marble, Inc.
1600 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: 323-221-6624
E-mail: greekmarble@attglobal.net

Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

GUESTS :

Elliott Monson
Water Jet Expert
Flow International Corporation
Applications Lab
23500 64th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 253-850-3500
E-mail: jbailey@flowcorp.com
Website:www.flowcorp.com