LAMPBIT™
User Instructions
The Inland LampBit is used to help improve the fit between the panels and other three dimensional projects that fit together on an angle instead of edge to edge. Mitering the edges will the Inland LampBit will also reduce the solder line for a more finished and professional look.
Safety
- It is extremely important to wear proper eye protection when using any glass grinder. We highly recommend that you wear safety goggles rather than safety glass. The GrinderStation™ is not designed to provide eye protection. You can also add the Inland FaceShield™ or MagnaShield™ in conjunction with proper eye wear for added protection: A shield alone is not adequate eye protection.
- DO NOT wear loose clothing or any accessories (long necklaces, bracelets, shirts with long fringes, and similar) that might get caught by the grinder head while using any Inland grinder.
- Use your machine only in a properly grounded and tested outlet. Under NO circumstances should you override the grounding system or modify the plug.
- Set up your machine on a sturdy, level work surface that is water tolerant and a comfortable height to work on
- Do not sit your grinder in a pan, on a towel or carpeting.
- Apply a thin coating of Inland Motor Shaft Lubricant™ (#50022) to the motor shaft. Our Teflon based lubricant helps prevent the bit from seizing on the shaft and seals out ground glass particles. In a pinch, you can use a bit of Vaseline.
The
LampBit has two differently angles sides a 9º side perfect for projects with 20 sides
and a 18º side for projects with 10 sides. Use the side that most closely matches the number
of sides in your piece. For example, if your piece has 8 sides you would use the 18º side. If
your project has 24 sides you would use the 9º side. You only
need to grind those edges in your project that meet on a miter or angle. If you are making a
flat panel lamp, you would grind only the edges colored blue. The edges that are part of the
interior design (like those in red don't get mitered.
- Loosen the set screw on the LampBit by turning it counterclockwise with one of the black allen wrenches. Slide the bit down onto the motor shaft, positioning the set screw over the flat side of the motor shaft. Bits should slide on easily. Do not force! Contact customer service if you have problems.
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Lower the bit down so the maximum amount of angled diamond surface is above the work surface. Secure
in place by turning
the set screw clockwise with the allen wrench. IMPORTANT:
Always secure the bit to the flat side of the
motor shaft. Tightening the bit to the rounded
side can scar the shaft and prevent bit removal!
- Test to make sure the bit is in the right position and to get a feel for grinding with a piece of scrap glass first. You want to grind away the back edge without grinding into the very top so that you create a back beveled edge.
- Adjust the coolant feed sponge if needed. You may find that you need to supply additional coolant to the bit. You can do this by holding a second wet sponge against the bit.
- Turn on the machine and slowly feed the glass piece into the bit. You can back bevel the edge as much or as little as needed. The farther into the bit you work the glass, the wider the back beveled edge created.
- Because you are increasing the surface area (width) of the edge, you may need to use a slightly wider foil on the mitered edges.
Maintenance
- Apply Inland Motor Shaft Lubricant (#50022) to the shaft whenever changing or removing grinding heads. Remove the head if you won’t be using the grinder for more than a week.
- Tighten grinding head set screws ONLY to the flat side of the motor shaft to prevent scaring the shaft which makes removing the head nearly impossible. Never force a bit onto the shaft and never pry off a bit. If the bit is stuck, contact Inland Customer service for instructions at 1-800-521-8427, ext. 306
- Never use your diamond grinding bits without proper lubrication. Failure to do so will result in premature wearing of the diamond surface.
Service
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of this or any Inland product please call Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 9 AM to 5 PM EST., email us, or write us at:
Inland Craft Products, Co.
32052 Edward
Madison Heights, MI 48071
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