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Home » Authors » Wayne Lawrence

Wayne Lawrence

Wayne Lawrence has served the abrasive blasting industry since 1995. He is currently in charge at ESCA Blast Great Lakes and is involved with the manufacture, distribution, sales and service of media blasting equipment, dry ice and baking soda equipment, vapor blasting, and traditional media blasting equipment and supplies. For more information regarding media blasting contact Wayne at (317) 442-3507.

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Tools in the Media Blasting Tool Chest

Wayne Lawrence
November 13, 2019
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Something occurred to me while watching TV the other night.  My favorite game show was on - you know the one – a long-running hit game show that features families feuding with each other by guessing how 100 men or women responded to a given question.


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A Healthy Evolution in Media Blasting

Wayne Lawrence
October 30, 2018
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Sand blasting is a term long used to describe the action of blasting sand with compressed air. It’s not that simple anymore. In fact, even the name “sand blasting” is falling out of favor in many circles due to the inaccuracy of that title. The following discussion will focus on several of the changes that are occurring in the media blasting world.


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Media Blasting: Restoring to Former Condition

Understanding media applications, maintenance and training.
Wayne Lawrence
March 14, 2017
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A recent anniversary – 21 years in the business – was announced by my business-related social network computer program. Of course, I realized that the milestone – completing my second full decade in the restoration industry - was approaching, but I didn’t realize that the programmers at LinkedIn would announce it to my entire business and social network.


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Finding effective, affordable alternatives to sand blasting

The Final Demise of Sand Blasting

Finding effective, afforable alternatives to sand blasting as OSHA's Silica Laws evolve
Wayne Lawrence
June 12, 2016
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What would you do?” asked the voice on the phone. I get this question almost every day of my working life, from every corner of the U.S., from contractors, engineers, architects, plant managers, insurance professionals, technicians, you name it – they all want to know what I’d do in their position. 


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Take a Profitable Walk down a New Path

Thinking Outside the Media Blasting Box
Wayne Lawrence
November 6, 2015
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Ever heard the saying “…take a long walk down a short pier”? It’s a clever, but not very nice way to tell someone to go jump in a lake.


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Something Old, Something New…

Wayne Lawrence
June 5, 2015
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It seems like only yesterday that I first saw abrasive media blasting in use on an architectural restoration job – a fire-damaged, limestone church in central Illinois.


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Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells

Wayne Lawrence
March 2, 2015
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Drop me in any city around the world – Amsterdam, Berlin, Quebec, Rome, Zurich – and I’ll end up in the oldest, most historical district that burg has to offer.


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Focus on Blasting Without Losing Your Focus

The versatility of today’s blasting equipment allows it to be utilized for more than just mold and fire jobs.
Wayne Lawrence
December 10, 2014
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The first step to outfitting a restoration professional with the right type of blasting equipment is first determining the demands of the job they’re working.


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Debunking 3 Common Misconceptions on Blasting for Restoration

Wayne Lawrence
June 5, 2014
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Ever heard the saying, “There’s no such thing as a stupid question?” Never a work day passes that I don’t consult with at least one abrasive blasting customer, more often several.


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Rooftop Restoration and the Logistics of Dry Ice

Wayne Lawrence
December 2, 2013
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When dry ice blasting is applied properly on the right application, it’s almost miraculous how well it works.


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