Can I bead/sand blast G-10?

[So-Lo]

I have a mini manix that I blasted all but the liners G-10, and screws, looks tact-kewl. No for real I like the look. Anyways the mini was not to bad, but I wanted to mod it.

So question of the day, can I blast the g-10? If so what would you use glass,shells, or bead, or sand, or other? Also what psi should be used, because man I'd hate to brake my spyderco scales.

Then again I could order another color and give it a wack at making some scales? Mmmmmm......maybe I should order some thinner g-10 in OD green, and give it a shot? It would make the mini manix a few 16s thinner.

But I'd still like to know if I can blast G-10?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mark Pointen]

I have bead blasted g-10 with glass beads. Makes it very grippy. Keep the nozzle moving and back at least 8" to avoid uneven pits; especially if there are any pins.I'm not sure about the psi but you wont break g-10 with beads.

 

[Daniel Koster]

I have been using silica bead to blast - grippy indeed!

I think it depends a lot on the cabinet and the pressure coming out of the nozzle (as well as the nozzle size, etc.) I blast about 2-4 inches away...never have had any unevenness, etc.

You can always cut pieces of duct tape to match the pins, liners, pivot, etc...to protect from the blasting. For folders - probably best to take the scales off. But I blast my fixed blade handles after they are attached/shaped already.