Soda blasting wood furniture

We are using a harbor freight soda blaster to take this old dresser down to raw wood!

[mjremy]

I am so happy I saw this video! I thought i would need a heavier blaster. Looks like a small cabinet would take care of the dust. You solved my problem with refinishing fine carved wood boxes which gum up with chemical residue. I am so glad I saw this. Great demo!!!! I would suggest you scrub down wood with some acetone after blasting. Use steel wood, nitrile gloves, eye protection and work outdoors. Scrub, wipe with paper towels. The chemical gummy residue lifts off the wood, and its ready for sanding and staining. I have been refinishing antiques for years. Here are some tips:
1. Use a Dremel with abrasive wheels to sand down carvings.
2. Oil with Boiled Linseed Oil on darker woods as no staining is needed. Brings out the golden glow of the wood. Wipe off excess. Let dry 1-2 days. At this point, glue back any loose details with Tite Bond Wood Glue II. Glue will leave marks on wood, so do it after oiling not before. Oil must be dry for glue to work.
3. Dilute oil based clear satin Polyurethane with mineral spirits 50% and brush on. Wipe off excess. Dry. Repeat. Use air compressor to blow out any lumps of finish inside the carvings so you don't get drips. Now it can last forever.

FYI - Baking soda does not damage wood or leave pit marks. It is safe for environment. It is not safe to inhale, so work outdoors AND always wear a mask + goggles. It is safe on skin.

[CH-pxfw]

Thank you! I have been stripping and sanding by hand and I ran out of energy for it all! I’m going to do this! Amazing!

[journeywithjay]

Wow can't believe how fast that is! This could change my business!

[shannonrighetti]

This is amazing! I loved the way it turned out. Definitely inspired me to do this with my family’s vintage heirloom furniture.

[melaniemel]

That little harbor freight blaster does work!! I’ve been hesitant to buy one but I’m for sure going to purchase now. Thanks Sasha

[wahidkhaliq]

Gosh what a God send 🙏🏽 I’m from England and never heard of this, I used to get my stuff chemical dip stripped at a specialist but that is very harsh . I’ve recently bought some vintage pieces that are so dark and dirty I would love to have this ❤

[zzubuzz]

I've used the same HF soda blaster for an indoor project, but if I do my kitchen cabinets I'd also buy a small HF tent or shelter because the soda will kill grass and vegetation.

[kellibang]

Wow that's awesome! I have never seen this before. Thank you so much gout sharing!

[lesmis]

I have the same soda blaster. Best purchase I've made.

[rccipriani]

Definitely buying a media blaster now!

[sharirobinett]

Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try this and save me a ton of work stripping and sanding!

[jazzdein]

It makes the grain of the wood stand out more, pretty cool effect!

[audreywy]

Omg, I love the way it turned out. Looks like im going to be getting one for some pieces I want to do this to. Thank you for making the video!

[lifesuchasthis]

Wow this is awesome and I loved the dresser

[journeywithjay]

Have you tried this on veneered furniture? I wonder if the blasting would go through thin wood veneer

[susietronti]

Thanks for such an informative video and great advice in comments.

[WAITINGandWATCHING]

Excellent video. Informative. And, I appreciate your impressive, follow-up responses to so many questions.

[juanvaldez]

This is intresting. I believe this machine can be used for different applications. Same set-up just diffrent dispensary nozzle and compound mixture, then it would be a Foam Sprayer!

[unboxingreviewvlog]

Soda Blasting....seeing it for the first time

[pheenix]

When I think of all the time I spent with a toothbrush and stripper on my friend's furniture projects...wow.