Media blasting live edges

[John C Bush]

Shell blasting is the easiest for removing the cambium layer, then I use a Sand-O-Flex wheel for final "polish". Wire wheels help for the stubborn bark remnants but they leave scratches that take more sanding time. I have the cheapest sandblaster that Northern tools sold 25 years ago and it works great. I stick the end of the venturi hose in the box of shells and good to go.
It does use a lot of air so be patient and do it outside. I usually blast on a tarp and reuse the shells.
Good luck

[Jonathan Jung]

Sounds like I'll just have to try it, as some are saying it won't remove cambium, some are saying it will.

[Kevin Jenness]

When I blasted with walnut shells I reused the media but I found I had to sift it to prevent clogging the tip with bark schmutz -very tedious. You may have different results. The shells were not cheap.

[John C Bush]

It will remove the cambium layer on the maple slab edge(guessing it is a western big leaf) in your picture and is perfect for the undulating surface.