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Getting To Know the Sand Etch Sandblasting System
A) Nozzle - Part# 70-9109 - The nozzle is the only part of the Sand Etch sandblaster that is replaceable. To replace, grasp the nozzle in your finger tips and pull it straight out of the Sand Etch housing. It is metal lined to ensure long use.
B) Housing - This is referred to throughout the booklet as the Sand Etch housing.
C) Actuator Button - This button is depressed to release the flow of abrasive grit and air. Hold the Sand Etch sandblaster in an upright position pointing away from you.
D) Pickup Tube - Be sure the pickup tube is pushed firmly into the housing to draw the abrasive grit up into the nozzle.
E) Abrasive Grit - Your Sand Etch System includes one 8 ounce jar of abrasive grit to get you started. Jar must be refilled to the top of the label periodically for the best etching results. Abrasive Grit refills are available in a 12 ounce size. Part# 70-9110.
F) Propellant - Your Sand Etch System also includes a 6 ounce can of non-flammable, environmentally safe propellant. Always hold the propellant can in vertical upright position. Sand Etch? Propellant refills are available in 6 ounce size. Part# 70-9101.
Assembling the Sand Etch Sandblaster
Unpack your kit components. Hold the
housing (B) in one hand and snap onto the
propellant can (F) with nozzle (A), pointed
away from you as shown. Avoid pressing
the actuator (C) until you are ready to begin
your project.
If the pickup tube (D), should become
detached during shipping, simply reinstall
it by pushing the tube back into place on
the bottom of the Sand Etch housing.
Next, remove the cover from the abrasive
container (E), insert the pickup tube into
the grit jar and screw the grit jar firmly in
place.
Safety Precautions
Protective Eye-wear - Safety glasses or protective goggles must always be
worn while operating the Sand Etch system. These should completely cover
your eyes. Prescription glasses and reading glasses are not sufficient protection
but can be worn under your protective eye-wear.
Face Mask - We highly recommend using a face mask. Inexpensive
disposable face masks are available at most hardware stores.
Gloves - Because they are lightweight, garden gloves made of canvas
backed rubber generally allow sufficient dexterity for working and will protect
your hands from abrasive spray and airborne glass particles. It is also advisable
not to wear any jewelry while operating the Sand Etch system as these are all
made of materials that are easily etched.
Operating Instructions for Sand Etch Gun
The Sand Etch Sandblaster must be held in an upright position,
with the nozzle (A) 1/2 inch to 1 inch from the surface of the object
to be etched. Press down on the actuator button (C) to begin the
etching process.
Never turn the Sand Etch sandblaster upside down during use.
Immediately after pressing the actuator button (C), you will notice
that the tool will begin to spray a fine stream of abrasive particles.
These particles will begin to etch the surface of your glass project giving it a frosted
appearance. Simply move the Sand Etch sandblaster either side to side or in small
circular motion until all exposed areas of the stencil have been uniformly etched. Hold the
glass up to the light periodically to be sure all areas are etched. When all areas are equally
obscured, you are done blasting.
Thoroughly wash your project to remove any abrasive media that
may be left. If possible, submerge your project piece completely
under water for a few minutes. Soaking in water will help remove
the stencil material and masking tape, as well as the remaining
abrasive media which could scratch your finished piece.
Once all of the abrasive media, tape and stencil material have
been removed, clean thoroughly with glass cleaner and dry
completely. The full etched effect will not be realized until the project is completely dry.