Understanding media applications, maintenance and training. A recent anniversary – 21 years in the business – was announced by my business-related social network computer program. Of course, I realized that the milestone – completing my second full decade in the...
Finding effective, afforable alternatives to sand blasting as OSHA’s Silica Laws evolve What would you do?” asked the voice on the phone. I get this question almost every day of my working life, from every corner of the U.S., from contractors, engineers,...
Thinking Outside the Media Blasting Box Ever heard the saying “…take a long walk down a short pier”? It’s a clever, but not very nice way to tell someone to go jump in a lake. Recently, on a visit to a customer’s job site, this saying came immediately to mind. I...
It seems like only yesterday that I first saw abrasive media blasting in use on an architectural restoration job – a fire-damaged, limestone church in central Illinois. I don’t remember all of the circumstances (that was over 18 years ago), but I do remember what...
Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells Drop me in any city around the world – Amsterdam, Berlin, Quebec, Rome, Zurich – and I’ll end up in the oldest, most historical district that burg has to offer. I’m no different when I travel in our United States. When...
The versatility of today’s blasting equipment allows it to be utilized for more than just mold and fire jobs. The first step to outfitting a restoration professional with the right type of blasting equipment is first determining the demands of the job they’re working....