BEATER BAG FILL

[Bob Smell]

I, have a nice 18" dia beater bag, and I've found this fill material: "Pro Fill" beater bag filler material:

"Pro-Fill" Beater Bag Filler Material

"Pro-Fill" has the consistency and weight needed to provide the proper impact surface when forming or stretching metal. "Pro-Fill" contains various ground minerals without using lead or sand. Sold in 15 lb containers. 12" beater bags require approximately 10-12 lbs; 18" bags require...

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So, has anyone used this? I'm concerned that it will draw moisture, and rust/clump together. I've also looked at stainless steel balls, and the cost is really high.

Suggestions, and comments, will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[metaleltr]

Although I have never used one I would assume the give that you would get from lead shot would be a bigger advantage than any alternative material.

 

[ZRX61]

Mine has over 200lb of lead in it.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I filled my panel beater bag with used glass beads from my blast cabinet.
this has worked really well for me for a few years.