Do You Need A Soda Blaster?

[@lmr45241]

Adding to the tarp tip - I keep a few large shipping boxes on hand to use as spray booth/backdrop/floor protection for my projects. I break them down and prop them up/painters-tape them when using.

[@tomelroy]

i cut a 3 inch hole in the side of the top of my blaster and welded a threaded pipe end with plug into the hole...now I can refill faster and way easier.

[@MacPakinga-gl8bu]

I bought me a camping tent for my work shop. clean up a breeze use 1of my old vacuum s.👍 Keeps everything in one place.

[@Bella7bella]

Please do another tutorial and show us how to hook up the compressor please and how to prevent the gouging of the wood..

[@cubul32]

Ray - use a large tarp man. To back up the work space, that way you just lift the corners and the media falls right in the center - 10x less work.

[@vmx5111]

Thanks for a simple, quick video! Everyone else spends most of the time rambling and about 30 seconds of doing.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Our live videos with the red 🔴 go long because we answer lots of viewer questions but we try to get to the point quick on the edited videos. 👍😊

[@anibird3144]

Wow I like that it took the paint off the hinge like butter . That's Awesome! Thanks for the tips Zeb

[@sandravokes7330]

My husband and I both enjoyed this video, thank you Zeb !

[@JamiRayVintage]

That blaster is fun to use! I was surprised at how effective it was.

[@ikedee649]

excellent well purposed demonstration. thank you for sharing !!

[@corntater5848]

What they don't tell you is if you break the ceramic tip you are screwed no replacement sold

[@becky6739]

I bought myself a larger soda blaster a few weeks ago but I haven’t used it yet as I need a new compressor. I’ve got a large table I want to do. I was wondering about getting a little tent specifically for soda blasting in which would contain the soda and prevent some of the contamination of the reused soda.

[@JamiRayVintage]

I would recommend it if you have the space. A clean room of sorts would get you a lot more uses out of the soda.

[@againstallodds404]

Thank you, was thinking of doing the joist in NY crawlspace but didn't know how one worked.

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Now that's a time saver when sanding. Amazing.

[@rickeykeeton4770]

I have an orbital sander, but it not seem to do good at removing paint even with 50 grit. Might be the type of 59 grit paper I have. It does not seem to remove as much as much font paper.

[@benitadrew2162]

awesome! I need to strip some windows in a historic home with many layers of paint. Do I need to worry about the glass breaking if I don't hit it direct with the blaster?

[@TheFlyingfrankie]

I’m curious about this too. I was taught to scrape the paint off a window sash and it’s difficult. I also wonder if the blaster will help remove the old hardened glazing. Often you have to build a steam box to remove the hard glazing

[@obfuscated3090]

If you use a handheld kitchen strainer to filter your media you can process it quickly for reuse.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Nice! Great tip!

[@MichelleGlauser]

It looks like it damaged the wood on that leg at 1:54. Is there any way to use it so the wood isn't damaged?

[@JamiRayVintage]

This piece was mdf and I wasn’t expecting that and had the pressure way up. On real wood it’s not an issue.

[@MichelleGlauser]

@@JamiRayVintage Good to know. Thank you!

[@scottwillson5562]

looks like a great product, but i'm a little confused, do i need to hook this up to a separate air compressor or is it a self contained unit? -- i don't see you hooking up to one, so it's not clear.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Separate air compressor. It recommends at least a 30 gallon tank is best

[@timwebb3635]

I want to interior walls in my house. Couple layers of paint on them. House was built in 1948. I want to bring back the natural wood for my walls also kitchen cabinets.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Should work, I’m not sure how it would do on such a large project as the soda container is on the small side but it works well on our smaller projects

[@timwebb3635]

@@JamiRayVintage what you suggest?

[@FaithandFurniture]

Some other soda blasters ise an air compressor can you talk about if this one requires an air compressor and which one you are using. Tia

[@SweetDaisyCreations]

Great new tool! Looks like it worked great!

[@JamiRayVintage]

It did! I’m loving it.

[@Dan0__]

No details on the compressor?

[@IAMCONALD]

Can you correct me if I'm wrong, but it looked like the first thing you started to sand blast the table, legs and features. It looked like it was cutting lines into it... then you said it was soft wood.. Was that what I saw dmg table?

[@IAMCONALD]

Nevermind I kept watching.. And you talked about it..

[@redskiclayton]

Probably the only thing I dislike about these blasters is filling them with the soda... I think it could be faster with a couple mods?

[@lynetteeaster1541]

Thanks Zeb!

[@kennibliss5890]

Does it work on big stuff, like doors ?

[@charlescoker7752]

What climate are you using this in? Do you have any other inline moisture traps? I'm in a very humid climate.

[@1000000trs]

I was just about to ask the same question - I'm guessing he is in a very dry climate. Clogging is going to be a real problem with this in any other environment I think.

[@stefancounts1391]

What air compressor did you hook the soda blaster up to?

[@kittyconroy8184]

What compressor did you use with this blaster?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I have a 60 gallon husky compressor but it recommends at least a 30 gallon

[@stefancounts1391]

@@JamiRayVintage What's the CFM on the compressor?

[@donna8212]

WOW! That thing is so cool!!!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Right? So many possibilities!

[@angelazguric4944]

I’m interested in getting a blaster and am wondering if this was hooked up to a compressor ? If yes what psi is required - I’m a bit confused

[@JamiRayVintage]

We did have a compressor and the PSI recommended is 90. But compressors and soda blasters vary so check the box and specs.

[@wayne00k]

4 years later... make a drop cloth tent Brother... :) Thank you for sharing this!

[@Smilebefine]

I love excitement of having a new tool in my hands. I would love to play with this one, try to peel layers on all things around me 😂😂 Hope you'll have good use of it.

[@JamiRayVintage]

New tools are my favorite! -Zeb

[@dottiegreeninger7073]

How well do these do with laminate on top of old dressers?

[@petrusbenckey]

What do you think is best for hydroblasting sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate to clean the external marble of the flooring? And maybe remove the glue from it ...

[@drmojoluv]

What compressor are you using?

[@TheFlyingfrankie]

Yes! Please respond about the compressor. Apparently this is an essential element for success with the blaster.

[@degerton2]

What Size Compressor does it require ? Is the media toxic if you breath it ?

[@americansweetheart5597]

You need a really big compressor. 10+ CFM @ 90 psi. Cheapest compressor that I could find to run that soda blaster is $900.

[@elizabethcelotti7946]

thank you! need this !

[@AndrewMcSpadden]

Did it cause any indentations in the soft wood?

[@JamiRayVintage]

We. Didn’t notice any

[@donnacone4714]

Really handy

[@lornashandmadesoaps7034]

Thanks for sharing.

[@CreekCat1]

Did you say it will take too long to soda blast an entire piece of furniture? Longer than sanding? It seems like it will be faster. I hope it's faster. I planned on sanding/stripping all the wood trim in my 1921 house.I've done that kind of stripping before and it's a tedious and slow job. If blasting is slower then I won't use this method. Another concern is the mess that will be made by soda blasting. I can't move window or door trim. And one more thing; lead paint beneath the layers of paint. Sorry, thinking out loud. We definitely do NOT want to blast through layers of lead paint. Now that I type this I think soda blasting may be too messy and dangerous for trim in an old house. But, I plan on redoing my bedroom furniture and it will be great for that. I think I'll be buying me a soda blaster.

[@JAYFARRELL31]

Hi have you ever used this on wood veneer? Can I ask what the result was like? Many thanks

[@JamiRayVintage]

We have not

[@1nvisible1]

Are the blue collars on the red house some sort of quick disconnect? Or do I have to unbolt brass fitting every time to fill?

[@JamiRayVintage]

On this model it has to be unscrewed.

[@joelmoreno6399]

Can you show me the compressor

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s a 60 gallon 2-1/2 hp compressor.

[@mattski1979]

How heavy duty of a compressor do I need to use. I'm sure my two gallon wouldn't cut it for continuous pressure

[@JamiRayVintage]

The minimum compressor the soda blaster recommends is 30 gallon. We use a 60 gallon compressor.

[@mattski1979]

@@JamiRayVintage thank you. You're sweet for such an expeditious response. Have a good day. Me

[@jameslang1288]

Can you change the spray nozzle to get a wider area. Looked very good though. Cheers

[@JamiRayVintage]

On my sprayer it only has one ceramic tip that isn’t adjustable.

[@cocospops9351]

Very nice. Possible to tape a vacuum cleaner nozzle to the blaster nozzle to suck up some of the dust and use a cyclonic separator to catch the medium?.... just thinking out loud really!

[@JamiRayVintage]

That might work! Now I need to try it lol.

[@pheenix42]

I have seen a soda blast gun strip off the ink from a printed cardboard box.

[@bobberbuilder6122]

I just bought one of these and i gotta say its pretty junky even for harbor freight the valves are atrocious the media distribution block is basically worthless and getting it to constantly blast the media is next to impossible its definitely going to need some serious modifications for it to work semi decent but i guess for the price its still pretty bad

[@creativegirl9710]

good to know, that kind of figures though.

[@keithbrookshire]

How do you actually start and stop the flow of the media? is it from the adjustment knob on the top?

[@JamiRayVintage]

There is a lever that controls the air flow

[@Maro.Simone]

man you know if i can use on spear gun wood for remove old epoxy resin and uv protection?

[@JamiRayVintage]

This soda sprayer works a lot like a sand blaster so it should.

[@CharlotteMariesVoice]

Yes,

[@gastonmirabello]

hello, my name is gaston, I am from buenos aires argentina, excellent your video, thank you very much, where can I buy a machine if, and what product is used for furniture ... since I am a restorer ... thank you very much

[@JamiRayVintage]

I got the soda and the blaster at Harbor Freight. You might try looking online or amazon if that’s available to you.

[@adelinecountrycottage]

That’s awesome Zeb, beats sanding, what I do Love is how it makes the wood smooth like a drift wood effect, but that’s only what I can see on the video, doesn’t it come up smooth?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It is smooth, but it has those wide gaps between some of the grains just like drift wood! I’m excited to try some cool effects with it other than just sanding and stripping paint. -Zeb

[@adelinecountrycottage]

Drift wood effect would be really nice Zeb with a slight white lime wash over the top. Have fun with your new toy. 😊

[@natedime5032]

What size air compressor did you use

[@JamiRayVintage]

I have a 60 gallon husky compressor.

[@maryduran1220]

Mine has been sitting in the garage for months! I’ve been afraid of using it on softer wood and cause some grain damage. Would you happen to know a softer abrasive to use besides soda? Or will using household baking soda be less aggressive?

[@joyfour4995]

Sell it! Somebody might want it for Christmas

[@melbel8081]

Hello and thank you for the tutorial! My husband and I have been discussing soda blasters and whether or not it would be worth having one. I think your video has moved us towards purchasing one. Would you please tell us about the air compressor you use?

[@JamiRayVintage]

The soda blaster I have recommends being able to do 7 scfm at 90 psi. I have a 60 gallon compressor from Home Depot that does 11.5 scfm at 90 psi. You could probably get away with using a smaller compressor but you’ll need to take breaks and let the compressor catch up.

[@melbel8081]

We have a smaller air compressor - not sure of the cfm because the sticker has worn off, but pretty sure it’s not enough - good enough for the nail gun though. We’ll have to start looking for one that will work with this and decide if it’s worth the purchase. Id really love to try soda blasting! Thanks again! 😊

[@charlescoker7752]

@@JamiRayVintage Smaller compressor would probably work better with full flow air fittings.

[@Son-of-Goumier]

I like to know if i can blast electric parts.... like inside the tv?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Not sure, we haven’t tried that.

[@billymason1915]

What kind of compressor are you working with here?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I’ve got a 60 gallon husky. It does 11.5 SCFM @ 90 psi

[@Bella7bella]

@@JamiRayVintage is this a stand alone unit or do I have to purchase a compressor to go with it?

[@timlyman1]

What kind of compressor are you using? How many cfm @ 90 psi?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It’s a 60 gallon Husky compressor and does 11.5 SCFM @ 90 psi.

[@jackbenny9000]

What did you guys do with the video where you framed the mirrors with old house siding?

[@JamiRayVintage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpbGmINvfJWSa7s We still have it up. 👍

[@paint_freckles]

I watched your video on how to do this as a full time job. I'm wondering if you would do a video on how to do this more as a hobby and still make some money on? I enjoy doing this kind of thing as a hobby, especially smaller craft and not necessarily huge furniture items. I'm wondering if you would recommend a website like at etsy or setting up your own site? Are some other site. And maybe eventually renting a small booth. I basically want to earn back the money Spent on my supply so I can my more and making some extra cash would be nice. Right now I am redecorating my house and having a great time period I am creating a lot of the décor myself. However when I finish these projects I want to keep going because I enjoy it Much. I don't work outside the home or have children because of health but need an outlet I enjoy. My husband is building a shop so I will have a section to work. I am really great at finding bargains and shopping thrift for deals. Husband is VERY handy when not working and we have every tool you can think of. How would you suggest getting started. I can list or email you some of the things I do now. I'm not on Facebook though.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Sounds like you have all the tools to get started. As far as making money, if you don’t have a store front, and you aren’t using social media, it will be very hard to get noticed short of just selling to family and friends. Facebook is a great tool for selling, especially since they added the marketplace feature and local people around you can find your wares quite easily. If you don’t want to go that route I would look at booth rental in a place that has good foot traffic. However, the reason I like Facebook is because there is essentially no overhead, and you can sell at your own pace. An Etsy shop can be good, or a website, but if you’re looking to just do it part time, selling locally is probably your best bet.

[@paint_freckles]

Jami Ray Vintage thank you. I will look intoFB option as I get started when finishing the house. Love your videos!

[@lifestylebyvita]

You think they rent those out at the Home Depot?

[@JamiRayVintage]

They might, I haven’t checked.

[@lifestylebyvita]

Jami Ray Vintage I hope so! I had no idea this was a. Thing. Thank you so much for the tips!! Love your channel ♥️

[@simonblunden2151]

This is awesome. How long do you think it would take (approx) to soda blast a 7 piece dining room set?

[@JamiRayVintage]

It may take a bit to do all the pieces. Hard to say exactly without knowing specific sizes. I can do a chair in about 15 minutes or so.

[@PATOUH2]

Compressor ?????

[@JamiRayVintage]

60 gallon husky compressor

[@QueenVetis]

Oh wow!! I’ve never heard of a soda blaster, this was neat to watch. I’m a weirdo girl who likes stuff like this lol

[@NightmareRacingCrew]

how much psi are you able to maintain

[@JamiRayVintage]

I can spray 90 psi continuously with my compressor. It’s a 60 gallon husky.

[@NightmareRacingCrew]

i bought the 40 lb soda blaster from harbor freight. but i bought a crafstman compressor that is a 150 lb compressor. i figured that would be enough to maintain about 75 lbs or so. guess i was wrong. how many lbs will your compressor go up to?

[@NightmareRacingCrew]

i guess mines only a 6 gallon compressor. i bought this to try and clean pool tile with. but i couldnt maintain enough pressure. im assuming my compressor isnt large enough?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Yes. It should tell you the required scfm (how much pressure the compressor can build while running) on the soda blaster somewhere. I would get s compressor that can achieve that.

[@ericwycoff1399]

can you you other attachments for the nozzle or are you just limited to the small blasting area it comes with?

[@JamiRayVintage]

I think you could use other attachments but don’t know where you would get them.

[@laniegonewild]

Baking soda ?

[@JamiRayVintage]

Essentially. Except it’s industrial grade and isn’t as refined as the soda you bake with. It’s made by arm and hammer.

[@mjremy2605]

Good video, nice to see how it all works. I have so many refinishing projects lined up and now the chemical stuff does not work anymore thanks to VOC laws in CA, plus it is $50 per gal for weak solution! What a waste of money. Everything I read said you cannot reuse soda blasting media, but here you are proving them wrong. Good to know. Apparently only Armex soda is good for blasting not household soda. Is this true? What you failed to show was your air compressor. The blaster needs 7cfm at 90 psi to blast well. What did you use? Please do not add music to any DIY or demo video. It's like a fly buzzing in your ear. Even low grade music is annoying as extra noise.

[@toly1234567]

Awesome video. Thank you!! :) Can I just use soda in my sandblaster? Or do I need to use an actual soda blaster? (Sorry for the silly question)

[@JamiRayVintage]

If you have a sand blaster soda might work. I’m not sure, I’ve never tried it.

[@lynettenobles7642]

I have never heard of this machine.

[@StoicBarbarian]

Looks pretty nice. But, too much cost for soda and wayyyyy too messy and dusty.

[@dianejohnson7212]

#Replay

[@DavidBrown-wm7zx]

Wow... the performance is very underwhelming

[@J.Kenobi]

This video has nothing to do with Dr pepper. Dissapoint.

[@JamiRayVintage]

Ahaha! I just imagined Dr Pepper hosing out of the gun at 90 psi like a fire hose!

[@nuxboxen]

That unit is a total POS avoid it at all cost

[@brandongomez1842]

What size compressor did you use