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Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
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01-11-2009, 05:36 PM
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Trade: Boat maintenance
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Auckland New Zealand
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Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
I have been following threads on this site for awhile and have found them
extremely helpful.I think its fantastic that experienced people are so willing to share information and give assistance to those that ask for it. I have been in the Marine Trade most of my life and have recently been seriously exploring a soda blasting operation for anti foul removal on large boats on hard stand. I have spoken to manufacturers of equipment and done a fair amount of research on the subject though still have an enormous amount to learn. Here in New Zealand the major Marina Operators have banned sand or dry media blasting due to dust and noise !! They only allow wet sanding a laborious and quite dirty operation as old paint flows across the hard stand staining it what ever color has just been removed. a couple of people have tried soda blasting without containment and that annoyed other boat owners whose boats got covered in dust. I have re approached all of these facilities and asked them that if I could totally contain the dust and reduce the noise significantly would they allow me on site. There answer was yes you'd be the only one! So i have been extensively researching a dust / noise containment system that will work. I couldnt find anything that did both so I have been trying to "invent" one. I am making progress and many US suppliers have been very helpful though they all probably think I,m just a mad kiwi. Anyway would love to join in the forums that are into blasting of various types and welcome any suggestions that any of you may offer. I look forward to getting to know some of you and sharing my experiences as I proceed on with my project. 
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01-11-2009, 05:41 PM
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Sean
 
Trade: General Contractor
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cullman, AL
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
You might be a mad kiwi, but welcome to CT
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01-11-2009, 06:01 PM
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Trade: Boat maintenance
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Auckland New Zealand
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Thanks Sean nice to meet you
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01-11-2009, 11:39 PM
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Curmudgeon
Trade: carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
We welcome crazy ANZAKs here!
 
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01-12-2009, 12:21 AM
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Drywall stopper
Trade: drywall stopper
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: New Zealand
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Hey there fellow Kiwi, I'm from Ashburton....Welcome to the site but don't mention the America's cup....I think there's some Americans watching
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01-13-2009, 06:20 PM
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Pro
Trade: Kitchen and Bath Remodeling-Home Renovations
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Medford, Ma.
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Welcome!!
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01-13-2009, 07:00 PM
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New Guy
Trade: Soda Blasting-paint stripping & surface cleaning
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Do you hav a email?
Send me one at GaleForceBlasting@gmail.com I might be able to help in some way. Chris
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01-13-2009, 09:40 PM
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Trade: Residential remodeling
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Darien, IL
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Welcome!
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01-13-2009, 10:01 PM
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Crash Test Dummy
Trade: Landscaping
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kauai
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Welcome to CT
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01-18-2009, 07:50 PM
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Trade: framing/roofing/siding/decks
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
hey everyone im new to c.t. im located in connecticut and im looking for work. i mainly do roofing and siding. if youre looking for a sub give me a call at 203-465-2525 or email me @ jdwys@aol.com. thanks, jim
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01-18-2009, 09:54 PM
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Member
Trade: Home Improvement contractor
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Long Island, N.Y.
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Re: Hi All I Am A Newbie From New Zealand
Welcome to CT.
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