Introduction
- The Wide World of Sandblasting
- Why Sandblasting?
- Resources
- How to Use this Manual
Chapter 1: Determining Your Business
- Who Sandblasts?
- Size, Scope and Materials
- What Part Will Sandblasting Play in Your Business?
- Market and Location
- Capital Investment: Overhead vs. Equipment
Chapter 2: Generating a Customer Base
- Primary Customers
- Secondary Customers
- Recommendations For Your Rolodex
- Distinguishing Yourself From the Competition
Chapter 3: Equipment: The Blaster
- Determining Your Needs
- Sitting and Standing Cabinets
- Pass-Throughs
- Walk-In Booths
- Combo Booths
- Booth Racks
Chapter 4: Equipment: Auxiliary Machinery
- Compressor
- Pressure Pot
- Vacuum and Collection Systems
- Specialized Equipment
Chapter 5: Assembling Your System
- Valves, Gauges, Regulators And Filters
- Hoses & Fittings
- Complete System Overview
- Turning The Equipment On/Off
- Adjustments
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: Supplies
- Grit
- Resist
- Nozzles
- Safety Equipment
Chapter 7: Materials
- Flat Glass
- Glassware And Stemware
- Ceramic
- Wood
- Metal
- Stone
- Acrylic
Chapter 8: Patterns & Designs
- Applying Resist
- Applying The Pattern
- Knife Ensemble
- Cutting
- Pulling the Resist
- All About Patterns
- Some Basic Design Theories
- Straight Lines
- Stencils/Plotters
Chapter 9: Basic Blasting Techniques
- Definitions
- Etching
- Solid Frosting
- Light Frosting
- Two Tone Vs. Four-Stage Etching
- Shading
- Some Simple Corrective Blasting Exercises
- Side-Angle Maneuver
Chapter 10: Advanced Techniques
- Carving
- Shape Next to Shape
- Introducing Color
- Fixing Resist
Chapter 11: Pricing & Efficiency
- The “Iron Triangle”
- Production And Efficiency
- Basic Pricing
- Time/Piece Analysis
- Process Analysis
- Pattern Generation
Appendix A: A Well-Stocked Shop
Appendix B: Resources