Firestix wrote:
Unfortunately there is not local place to simply fetch 125 grit silica sand. When I ask the "usual suspects" in the Big Box and Local Hardware stores I get the "deer in headlights" look. 
I you can give some guidance was to where I could pick up some 125 grit locally please let me know.
All else fails, get a couple 5 gal buckets and a fine screen and head for the beach. It may take a while to get some fine stuff.
I would still check on sandblasting sand. You might get some used for free. Just try to get the metal and paint out of it.
