I guess I am trying to tap the knowledg of all you Colorado Members, I am in need of some sand blasting, but I was wondering if anyone recommends a shop in the area that has competative rates. I cannot afford to buy a sand blaster myself, so I think I may need to get some parts sandblasted by a shop.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

What kind of parts are you gonna blast? I have a buddy who has a blast cabinet at work. He might be able to help you out.

What kind of parts are you gonna blast? I have a buddy who has a blast cabinet at work. He might be able to help you out.

The cross members for the wooden bed of my truck have some rust and undercoating on them, I am having a hard time getting it off with a wire brush and/or a flap wheel. They are roughly 72x3x3 inches. I have 5 of them. I have a picture because I do not know the official name for the parts.

That wont fit in a blast cabinet. If you have decent air you might look into this: http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/zendex-speed-blaster-p-12707.aspx
They work pretty good for smaller stuff.

That wont fit in a blast cabinet. If you have decent air you might look into this: http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/zendex-speed-blaster-p-12707.aspx
They work pretty good for smaller stuff.

I actually don't have air yet, but I can afford a compressor that I have been looking at, at Harbor Freight just to start out with so I can run a sander.

They have some handheld blasters like that I was thinking on picking up one so I can get into the corners of the bed where my wire brush won't reach. I don't need to blast a whole truck just the parts that my brush won't reach and I think a small portable blaster like that would work out nicely to finish up the job.

It would work great for you.