Parts washer solution and sand for blaster

["William C.W. Lamb" <chip@wmsbrg.com>]

What's everyone using for both of the above? I've used tide/kerosene 50/50
as well as light paint thinner in the parts washer; as far as sand for the
new cabinet blaster I just bought, I've only done sandblasting in a pile of
regular old sand before, out-of-doors and all that, so what do you
recommend for my new shop stuff here?

Cheers-

William "Chip" Lamb
West of Sweden SAAB
Charles City, VA.
http://www.wmsbrg.com/sweden/