No-Compressor Handheld Sand Blaster

No-Compressor Handheld Sand Blaster FARM SHOP Tools The handheld BLSTRsander removes paint rust and more from wood metal glass and brick no matter how complex the surface Unfortunately it’s not yet available in North America The corded no-compressor sandblaster solved a common problem faced by anyone renovating an old building In 2014 Koen Meukens bought an old house in Antwerp Belgium and began sanding wood surfaces The flat parts were easy but sculpted parts corners and curves frustrated him When he couldn’t find a machine to do the job he developed a concept of what he needed He brought the idea to life with the help of a mechanical engineer at the University of Antwerp and two graduate students In 2018 Meukens started GenR8BV to patent the concept and develop the prototypes In 2024 he launched a Kickstarter program to do a test launch By August 1 725 backers had pledged $194 026 more than triple Meukens’ goal The first 500 paid only $267 for the device now retailing for $414 “The funds allowed us to pay for tooling factory setup and the first production ” says Meukens The cost is due to abrasion-resistant ceramic components designed specifically for the BLSTRsander The output is described as similar to a compressor rated at 26 gal at 145 psi 100 liters and 10 bar with a blast gun A high-speed wheel creates the pressure Blasting medium gravity feeds into the airflow from the abrasives container Equipped with a laser pointer the handgrip with its protective shield directs the flow to the target The blast is wider with a larger target area than a conventional compressor-powered blaster However that means no deep spots and smoother results While the device can use various grits 0 2 to 0 5-mm grit and Metabo grit aluminum oxide are recommended for beginners Although the product claims to be low-maintenance thicker grain grit can cause blocking and require cleaning “For the moment the BLSTRsander is only available in the European Union but will soon be introduced in the United Kingdom ” says Meukens “We hope to launch in the U S and Canada eventually However no 120-volt machines are available yet or planned ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup BLSTRsander info@BLSTRsander com; www blstrsander com

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