Use a rotary cutting tool to etch gun cabinet glass
Most gun cabinets feature glass windows in its doors and may traditional cabinet windows are etched with scenes of bucks, geese or other wildlife. If your gun cabinet glass is unadorned, you can easily decorate it yourself, or simply etch your name. Etching glass is a straightforward procedure; you can finish a simple job in the space of an afternoon. If you have never etched glass before, it's best to practice with a piece of scrap before working on the gun cabinet itself.
Instructions
1. Remove the gun cabinet door containing the glass you would like to etch. Most door hinges can simply be unscrewed from the surrounding wood.
2. Set the gun cabinet door on a working surface, and place a large piece of dark cloth under the glass. This will make it easier to see your design while you are working. Clamp the door to the worktable.
3. Draw the design you wish to etch onto the glass with a wax crayon. If you make a mistake, remove the wax with mineral spirits. Remove all mineral-spirits residue with a clean cloth before continuing.
4. Fit your rotary cutter with a diamond-tipped bit, and put on a dust mask, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Hold the rotary cutter with the motor raised, so that the fingertip control is hanging above the gun cabinet glass.
5. Set the rotary cutter to maximum speed and guide the fingertip control gently over the surface of the glass. Do not press hard; allow the machine to do the work for you.
6. Watch the surface of the glass closely while etching. When powdered glass begins to accumulate, turn off the cutting tool and wipe the glass clean with a clean cloth.
