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Old 09-28-2014, 06:44 PM
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Does anyone know of an alternate source for 270+ glass bead blast media other than Brownells? I've had some ordered buts it's been backordered for 2 months. I checked availability again this week and they have no idea when it will be in stock/shipped.
I need it to finish a project I'm in the middle of. HELP!!!
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See if these will work for you.

Glass Beads On Precision Finishing, Inc.

Potters Glass Beads On Kleen Blast

http://www.grainger.com/product/BALLOTINI-Blast-Media-6ZC13?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2W580_AS02?$smthumb$
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I got a 2.5 gallon bucket of glass bead at Northern Tools.
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I have found Zoro to be an excellent source and shipping is free for $25 orders or more. Since I wasn't 100% sure of your units I included a screen shot and the link.



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Look up sand blasting supplys in your phone book and start calling as their prices are way better than some of the places mentioned before my post.
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Thanks jonbearman and G-Mac and others. I'm lookin'. Nothing available close to me but think I've found some at a reasonable price due to free shipping. Again, thanks to all,
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