Consolidated Compressor is pleased to offer do-it-yourself sandblasting in Calgary with seven outdoor sandblasting stations set up on five acres. We also have glass beading cabinets available. This service is available year round, and no appointments are required. First come, first serve.

Can you sandblast yourself?

Do It Yourself

You will need to rent an air compressor, blast pot, hoses and wand/nozzle from a local equipment rental store. ... Using sand media with a 210 CFM air compressor and 5/16 inch nozzle, you can expect to go through about 400 lbs per hour.

What is an alternative to sandblasting?

Laser Cleaning as an Alternative to Sandblasting

Laser cleaning may serve a similar purpose than sandblasting: removing rust, different oxides, oil, grease and paint. However, it uses laser ablation to remove the contaminants with little to no impact on the underlying material.