best media for blasting cabinet

[chevynut]

As far as the tips wearing away, don't be a tight ass, go ahead and buy the carbide nozzle from TP tools. I did about 8 years ago and haven't touched it since.

I tried those carbide nozzles from TP tools with the aluminum oxide media and they wore out like nothing. The ceramic tips with glass media work best for me. Everyone has their preferences and what matters to them.

[Rick_L]

Seems like carbide nozzles should hold up. Did you try a different supplier?

I don't use aluminum oxide in my cabinet. Like you I use glass beads, and ceramic nozzles have a decent life.