Bead blast question?

[DS]

what grit glass beads can I use to simulate the texture on a stainless remington?

 

[TRECustom]

DS, I get glass beads in a 25# plastic bucket. I don't remember seeing a sieve size, but the beads are about the size of fine ball powder. They are not aggressive on stainless, and give a very pleasing burnished satin finish. It's close to the Rem finish to my eye. If you use them in a blasting cabinet, they break up and powder quickly. The effect is to refine the finish the longer you use them. They are more aggressive on aluminum, but still make a nice low satin finish if you don't crowd the work.

Try them on a clean old piece of barrel, or under a receiver to see if it suits you.

Good shooting, Tom

 

[DS]

TRECustom
Thanks for the response I have some 80 gr beads guess I'll try them and see what happens.

 

[bibsmachine]

DS. I GET MY 80 GRIT BEADS AT HARBOR FREIGHT. IT WORKS VERY GOOD AND GOOD PRICE TOO.

 

[DS]

Bibsmachine

thanks for dropping a line. 80 gr from harbor freight is what I have, I was just wondering what guys were using? Thanks Danney