Waterjet cutter built with a cheap pressure washer

Building an abrasive waterjet cutter with a $150 pressure washer.

Water orifice, mixing tube (nozzle), cutting head, high pressure fittings, valve: https://www.accustream.com/

80 grit garnet abrasive - ebay
eg http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-LBS-Garnet-80-grit-coarse-med-sand-blasting-abrasive-Fast-Cutting-Media-/272599344178

Sun Joe pressure washer: https://www.amazon.com/Joe-SPX3000-Pressure-14-5-Amp-Electric/dp/B00CPGMUXW

Pressure gauge - https://www.mcmaster.com/#4053K15

Good waterjet background and design info: https://wardjet.com/waterjet/university/nozzle-orifice

Good selection of higher-end pressure washers: https://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/

Wikipedia waterjet cutter (diagram image source): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter


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