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# Tape existing stencil to a piece of acrylic scrap. The stencil will only allow abrasion in the areas desired.  
 
# Tape existing stencil to a piece of acrylic scrap. The stencil will only allow abrasion in the areas desired.  
 
# Open the cabinet door using the door latch.
 
# Open the cabinet door using the door latch.
# Place stencil/acrylic into sandblast cabinet
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# Place the stencil/acrylic into sandblast cabinet
# After placing parts in the cabinet, make sure to secure the door using the latch.  If the door is left open it will create a cloud of dust that should not be inhaled.  
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# Make sure to secure the door using the latch.  If the door is left open it will create a cloud of dust that should not be inhaled.  
# Turn on the cabinet light and fan switch using the power switch. The switch is located on the top left of the machine.
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# Turn on the cabinet light and fan with the power switch located on the top left of the machine.
 
# Insert your arms into the gloves and position yourself for a clear view into the cabinet.
 
# Insert your arms into the gloves and position yourself for a clear view into the cabinet.
# Picking up the parts and gun, manually aim where the stencil doesn't cover the acrylic. Do not point the gun at your gloves or the window.
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# You may need to hold the corner of the part down while blasting, manually aim where the stencil doesn't cover the acrylic. Do not point the gun at your gloves or the window.
# Position your foot in the foot pedal mechanism. Once pedal is depressed sand will blast out of the gun.
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# Position your foot in the foot pedal mechanism. Once the pedal is depressed sand will blast out of the nozzle.
# When finished, turn the machine off.
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# Keep the nozzle 3 to 4" away from the acrylic and keep the nozzle moving so it keeps a consistent frost pattern.
# Before removing parts, wait 5-10 mins for the dust in the cabinet to settle.
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# Before removing parts, wait 5-10 mins after turning off the power switch.  This allows time for the dust in the cabinet to settle.
# Once you remove parts make sure to close cabinet door and power off the light and fan.
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# Once you remove parts make sure to close the cabinet door and turn the power switch to the off position.
    
==Safety==
 
==Safety==
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