*Impossible* Glass Cutting With DIY Sandblaster

In this video I demonstrate how to make a mini sandblaster/sandblasting cabinet, and use it for a surprisingly effective glass cutting method. Using ordinary play sand and a bit of electrical tape it's possible to cut complex shapes including tight curves and sharp inside corners into glass.
Some inspiration for this project came from The King Of Random: • Blasting Flavor at 100...
And also from the channel Cutter Master: / @cuttermasterart
Here is my earlier video about making the mini sandblaster for fossil extraction: • How to Make a Mini San...
A special thanks to my top Patrons: LVE, Enzo Breda Lee, Jon Hartmann, TheBackyardScientist & Eugene Pakhomov! If you enjoy these videos please consider supporting my efforts to continually improve them: / nighthawkprojects
Thanks for watching!
-Ben

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Forgive me for the clickbaity title, but I think the content delivers on it's promise!

[@McPlaySpot]

It does. Look at that spiral! Edit : it's called a helix , thanks Lukas!

[@McPlaySpot]

@Conor Michael indeed!

[@beanieteamie7435]

You always deliver! Make them titles as baity as you want. I'd click em even if you wrote nothing!

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

Had some nice discussions with some of the other KZbinrs you have recommended over the years. Talked about some fun fireworks and other fun stuff with that IanBuilder kid for example. Between vids like this, or just the fun science ones, I've got a lot to be thankful for from you! So, thank you. :) You're awesome man.

[@FeistyKant]

il let it slip.... this time .This is so cool!

[@batwillow]

I'm a scientific glassblower with 48 years at the bench, and I have to say that you have taught me a new way to approach cutting glass, using your very simple but effective method. Well done on sharing your skill. I;m very impressed with your tips about the wax in the tube. Great video and very well delivered.

[@TheEmbrio]

I know right ? I'm also in contact with many glass artisans and even though we are creative people, someone from outside the Beaux Arts field brings a fresh perspective and smart use of basic tools !

[@gra4279]

@Virgyy Gee it's a lot less dangerous to use than any lathing machine

[@tony7713]

What's a scientific glassblower

[@gra4279]

@Virgyy Gee please explain how you're going to put a piece of hollow glass tubing in any type of lathing machine without shattering the moment it reaches apex rpm?

[@batwillow]

Tony A scientific glassblower is a person that can make glass instruments for laboratory use, for instance, a machine can not make a coil condenser, I specialised in glassware that is used in particle sizing and blood research. Glass tubing can be put in a double headed lathe so that two different sizes can be joined together, usually this is done when the two sizes are either to large in diameter to hold in ones hands or they are very long and not possible to manipulate by hand

[@visualchallenge2413]

You can tape a transparent sheet inside the cabinet where you look through, so if the sand damages the see through part you can change just the transparent sheet.

[@burtan2000]

That's a great idea. Just use hot glue to attach some polycarb. After a. while, scrape it off and replace.

[@PixxelCatz]

The last true definition of "DIY". No special tools, alternatives and easy explanation.

[@david2ljdavid2lj56]

Well minus the air compressor, but ya I loved this video.

[@tmi1234567]

@@david2ljdavid2lj56 I think an air compressor is a fairly well established tool. If you do things yourself, you most likely already have one.

[@david2ljdavid2lj56]

@@tmi1234567 I agree but I know plenty of people who don't have one.

[@jetah50]

@@tmi1234567 but that could be said for any tool.

[@mcgee6177]

I mean if you already have an air compressor a sand blasting cabinet is only $130 and the sand blasting gun attachment is $20 from harbor freight. So I mean the cost to make this doesn't make sense as you get can something much better for just a little bit more money.

[@Randybootseric]

I worked in the glass trade for a few years and you are 100% right about the dificulty (impossibility) of cutting internal corners in glass by scoring alone. Thank you for this so much for this, I have so many coworkers to troll with this now.

[@jacobthompson1682]

This dude is an actual genius. Being able to directly use information he observes others use is one of the more difficult parts of really learning something.

[@johnnycash4034]

I concur. He is really smart.

[@danrayson]

Just Do It

[@luisca92]

For me videos like this is what makes the KZbin still a premier platform for individuals sharing their ideas to other individuals. The maker's, DIYers and their viewership is some if not the best communities on youtube today

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Agree!😊

[@bobwoww8384]

I think ur right 😎

[@57z]

100% the subscription fee is well worth it when you come across a gold nugget, such as this video. and there is an near endless supply of gold in there thar servers

[@diggbeedowrong]

i have almost zero reason to watch your channel, as i never have room or money to experiment. i watch all of your videos with my eyes glued and my jaw agape. you are always so engaged and excited, it's inspiring.

[@qwerty123443wifi]

I watch this channel exactly because of that reason: can't do expensive stuff so I watch other people do it instead

[@Voron_Aggrav]

Same here, though I watch it for the educational and practical lessons it shows which in turn makes me wonder about the myriad of uses something would have Either that or it's a cool project that gives you an answer to a question you might not even had looked at, like the batsignal

[@ghettosteeve]

It’s crazy that this video was somehow recommended to me after months of developing my own sandblast glass cutting technique using vinyl stencils. You definitely look like you are having an easier time than I am with your smaller diameter tip, and the solid block of parafin looks a lot simpler and more effective than the thin coat of liquid resist I’ve been using. I kinda dropped the idea for a bit thinking I could get better results with a mill or something but this inspired me to make some tweaks and try again

[@MrThatguyuknow]

I always love when he holds something up to the camera with his beaming child-like smile that says " Look! I did a thing and it's so cool!"

[@LMF1716]

Every video posted on this channel entertains to no end. These got me back into the rabbit hole of obscure science topics

[@EarthsFury]

I just love the "I figured out a neat thing!!!!" energy on display here. Thank you so much for channeling that in to such great content, sharing it with us all :D

[@genefoster54]

Awesome ! Im a 67 years old professional glazier 50 years experienced I can't believe I never discovered this.

[@christhebirb]

It always amazes me how Ben breaks down professional tools to their essence and come up with a super simple design everyone can make. I'm giving this one a try once there's need for a sandblaster.

[@gurjotsinghsawhney9006]

Where do u get such positive and hard working spirit? U are a very low to earth person which is awesome

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Miracle of a transformed life in Jesus.

[@johannesmajamaki2626]

@@Nighthawkinlight Wow. That's.... unexpected, I guess. You don't find a lot of that in the KZbin science/ maker community. I'm not religious, nor do I see that as a likely outcome in my life. But I think you right there probably put a bigger pebble in the scales of that than almost any single person I've come across in this so far brief life of mine, certainly surpassing anybody who's deliberately attempted to. I guess sometimes quietly being an example is much more striking than loudly yelling at the rooftops.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@johannesmajamaki2626 That's encouraging to hear. Hit me up anytime if you'd like to talk about it. I enjoy talking about God a lot more than the silly science projects I play with. [e-mail]

[@andrewfrey6960]

I've been holding off on sand blasting projects because the entire system is so bulky. I never considered a small scale operation. This is awesome!

[@lambdaprog]

No problem with the clickbait. You demonstrated a perfect understanding of the technique you developed.

[@IanJohnstonblog]

This channel is the embodiment of pure joy for me. Thank you for giving us a window to your shop.

[@thomasthecrunkengine3512]

With the harmonic tube series, the knowledge gained by this video could potentially lead to some great things.

[@toddburgess6792]

Retired glass cutter here saying BRAVO!! That's making me look antiquated. ;-)

[@camman945]

You make the most Jerry rigged things and it makes me glad I'm not the only one.

[@Advoko]

Beautiful job, Ben!

[@RedGarner]

Ben, thanks so much for producing such enjoyable and clean content. My 8 year old son and I love watching your work together. I can't even imagine the amount of time, effort, and patience it takes to produce your videos. Thank you.

[@mathew00]

As a fellow parent I agree 100%!

[@jimurrata6785]

I'm a 58 year old kid, and I still love what Ben comes up with!

[@RedGarner]

@@jimurrata6785 Yeah! That's the best part about it. It inspires both of us kids, me, the older one, and my son, the younger one. And the material is appropriate and completely engaging for both of us. Ben, you are remarkable! Thank you!

[@Scott_C]

This!

[@eclectichoosier5474]

Wow. This video is a year old, and I'm just now seeing it. I did something like this in Afghanistan, when I needed to etch some pieces for a display case. We didn't have a sandblaster, so I rigged up a handle from a pressure-washer with an air fitting, got some tubing from the hydraulics shop, and sand from the volleyball pit. Then used ordinary masking tape to cover the glass, cut it out in the design I wanted, and blasted away at it until it looked right. Only difference was that I just worked outdoors and stayed upwind. Great video!

[@nickjaques2392]

I worked at a sandblasting place once, I cut a hole in a glass coke bottle with a huge industrial sandblaster. This is way more controlled! Awesome wax idea

[@davebashford3753]

I like and appreciate how you admit to and publish the whole process, including less than successful attempts. It gives me more confidence that what I'm seeing is real. Thank you for that.

[@Sawer]

After all these years, still an incredeble channel. Love the work Ben!

[@durere]

I love this man, he will be much needed in rebuilding civlization after the impending fall.

[@bobfugazy4916]

This is what YT is all about. Thanks for a terrific video, so many applications.

[@kemphoss-4791]

Look up "masahiro sasaki glass" he is a Japanese artist that uses this sand blasting technique very beautifully

[@theartilerysheller1]

elmers glue also works as a masking agent. lining the inside with the glue is an alternative to the wax. easily enough it washes off with hot water. Great work

[@wimwiddershins]

I like the fact that the blaster is self contained, just a storage tub. Back on the shelf when finished. Sand recycling is pure genius too.

[@Quagigitymire]

your ingenuity and creative problem-solving skills have to be next level on a job site.

[@Scott_C]

This actually solves a problem I was having. I'm going to try and make an oil lamp and I needed a way to cut the glass for the flame chamber. Thank you!

[@RomanoPRODUCTION]

You have the smile of a super-hero! But you do top-notch DIY, so from a super hero you deserve all of the features! Even the smile!

[@superspecialty5169]

Ancient videos can still be informative for those who haven’t been around that long! 😳🙄🙃

[@lewismassie]

Man, every one of your videos is something I would never have thought about doing

[@flatrising9212]

here's to one of the most wholesome and interesting channels on the platform. Awesome video, thanks for posting it!

[@BentReality.369]

I think I might make this for dad for a father's day gift. Thanks.

[@klntym]

Never really felt any great need to cut glass, that is until now! Thanks for getting me thinking about spending more money on something I really don’t need but want to try. I’ll post if I ever get it working!

[@tealandcoralenthusiast]

One of the most humble and brilliant person on yt!

[@TGxANAHEiiMx]

This channel is legendary

[@felixdietzCGN]

hot soup can plastic cutting 👍i appreciate that you always provide low tech and cheap alternatives to the methods shown. Makes it so much more accessible anywhere in the world!

[@CryptoRich1]

Commenting just for the Facebook algorithm. In hope that it will help this video reach more people!

[@meeskonijnendijk1687]

Jeez man, the wax was een genius, cheap and easy solution for a problem you encountered. Your creativity and problem-solving skills en enginuity is stagering😍.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Ooh! Now that's inspiring! : - )

[@Nameisntimportant_]

You mean "inspiraling"

[@butterbutler3451]

@@Nameisntimportant_ ro gghui

[@chrisbrindley1330]

Every tip you give in this video are tiny, little nuggets of gold! Nice!

[@clayaderhold]

i love how in-depth this is

[@TheCrystalGlow]

Hi! Hope you are having an awesome week!

[@rockspoon6528]

The "impossible" has never been this easy!

[@xerr0n]

well you've typed "i'm possible" wrong after all....

[@danm3780]

The undisputed king of science DIY on KZbin as far as I'm concerned. Another great video!

[@tripwire441]

Your video has implications far beyond glass cutting, well done!

[@CosmasBauer]

Man that is awesome!

[@MarcAntoineBvl]

This idea of printing and cutting vinyl 💯

[@shnoooooo]

This is *REAL* education here. Love&Peace from Germany!

[@domineech]

I would love to see you make a reasonably priced water jet cutter. You have some of the best videos on KZbin, God bless.

[@GingerGigantus]

This entire video is pure genius. You never disappoint

[@user-pf1jq9pb6t]

I couldn't believe it's so simple! I'm really inspired to go and make a sand blaster myself. Thanks for the good work 😉

[@benjaminmemcic4434]

The happiness on my face when I see a new video from you. Priceless. Thank you for the good content.

[@Dafoodmaster]

i saw your original video, but it skipped my mind that you could use it for glass this is a legitimately great thing for my project. i think i might make it. thank you so much.

[@AmIAntiAntianti]

You blow me away with every video

[@UncleRJ]

I wouldn't mind if you upload a video where you sandblast bottles of your own designs.

[@DevilesEye1088]

since you read all the comments id like to thank you for putting this clip together for all of us.. much appreciate it learned a few things

[@mariexichen1136]

I love the mini sandblaster and can't wait to try it! I use similar blasting cabinet setups for cutting, grinding, and polishing metals and stones along with other uses. With a piece of tubing, a syringe, and a water bottle, I added a drip system for cooling/lubrication when needed. Although the bin is translucent, I need full transparent visibility for my purposes. A simple solution is to cut a window in the lid and cover it with a piece of acrylic, plexiglass, or tempered glass (2nd hand store). You can attach it using tape, adhesive, or even bungees. I made a "double layer gasket" for the opening, bonded that to the lid, and sandwiched the acrylic in the gasket for a tight seal. When the window becomes occluded (not that frequently) simply replace it. I find it easier and less costly to replace the window than a 70 quart polypropylene bin (doesn't require finding a bin that fits the lid).

[@graysonsmith7031]

Dang that's cool and creative! I'd probably use this the boring way though and use it to turn wine and soda bottles into drinking glasses for me to use. But the gears are definitely turning now.

[@senceofdeath38]

I am blasted away by this video!

[@agisfcp]

As a new owner of the cricut maker. I got excited when you mentioned about vinyl stickers getting used as a template.

[@wtchoutna]

I love how he acknowledges people who may be watching yet do not have access to many ordinary (in the USA) tools. There's a nice sincerity about that.

[@digitalrecycling5533]

nice idea. i watched few of your vids you gathered good knowledge and its nice that you share it. by the way making senko hanabi - nicely working one from scratch is really challenge i can tell. thx safe

[@forestlampcraft472]

SUPER!!!

[@nuranbintangsabihat4032]

i work at glass manufacturer, we actually cut some complex design with sand but mixed with water so it's only cut the first contact and then the water stop sand impact back and unwanted damage to the glass

[@danielmiller2886]

Thanks for the blasting cabinet tips, I made my own baking soda blaster and plan on making a cabinet for it.

[@HarshmanHills]

well that is pretty slick bud

[@BloodAsp]

That is incredibly beautiful, great job! ... expect it to be action lab'ed in 3, 2, 1...

[@RichM-vc9on]

I have seen very many youtube videos and this is probably the best idea I have ever seen.

[@valtterihuuskonen4207]

I just realized I've been watching your videos for 9 years… Wow! Your DIY things are super cool!

[@NandR]

“I used the silica to destroy the silica.”

[@zteaxon7787]

Fight fire with fire.

[@masonperhach195]

That’s awesome! Cool vid dude, good to see you back!

[@TechGorilla1987]

It's also cool to use a mask for decorations and frosting around that. I made all of our glassware for our wedding with etching.

[@Micetticat]

Wow! This method is a full fledge discovery!

[@KJ7JHN]

Diy oil lamp from peanut butter jar?? That's neat.

[@jafizzle95]

The only time I've been disappointed that there's no ad segment. I wanna see birb :(

[@dingodog5677]

It’s like someone new I needed a homemade sandblasting cabinet. 👍

[@reddriver4989]

...started watching your work years ago. Still love it!👏👏

[@murdermittens2281]

I didn’t realize how depressed I was until I saw that he was spelling “hello” and not “help”

[@km5405]

i thought he was spelling hell

[@fourkings7897]

I also thought that he's gonna write 'help'

[@M.J.C.W.]

I thought the same thing

[@wiktorszymczak4760]

@@km5405 same

[@WaltRBuck]

I saw help as well.. in fact I was just a bit taken aback when he kept going. Lol

[@TheRogueBro]

This would be awesome for etching glass if you had glass sheets and a vinyl cutter (plotter).... If only i had the space lol

[@apburner]

You sir are my new King of random. Thanks for your insights

[@stevecoffman2559]

You are one of THE most interesting, informational, entertaining channels. Excellent, world class content. I've got a lot of watching to do :-)

[@TAR3N]

I wanna see if it will cut through a tempered glass panel. If so , there’s a few you tubers out there that might be jealous since they couldn’t even do it with chemicals

[@kingkill666555]

Just a quick heads up for any other folks out there with facial hair, your resporator will not seal properly and offers little to no protection for smaller particles. For the bearded amound us look up the resp-o-rator or a forced air mask

[@xenonram]

You should spend that to: "... Offers less protection..." Because "little to no protection" is false.

[@Iwannagofast]

This is pretty awesome man. I love the lowest tech solution idea. Simplicity is awesome.

[@bassett_green]

Whoa, that is absurdly cool. I wouldn't have thought that the results would be so clean

[@GillAndBurtTheCop]

Instead of using fire to remove the remaining wax, you could use a hot water bath.

[@kbjerke]

Not only clever, but the project looks like lots of fun! Great for us either in "lockdown" or just plain retired! Thanks for the video!

[@walkermack7139]

Can’t wait for the bong tutorial

[@mauirandall8176]

Always the best, as Trevor Moore says, never miss and make it look easy.

[@olivierconet7995]

Completely astonished by the simplicity it ! I also appreciate your explanation on the protection required and your inspiration sources. Thank you !

[@simonbecker748]

Wow what a great setup.... There are already so many new possibilities and ideas in my head on how to use it

[@neilallenlopez3221]

He looks so happy about he’s project which is great

[@jkimm7]

The amount of new ideas and methods you show us on this channel is incredible! I love seeing videos like these where you start with an inspiration and make it into reality. I can't wait to see where you will take this idea!