Scraper and sandblaster assembly and methods of use

A method of abrading a surface, the method comprising:

• providing a sandblaster having a gun-like configuration, the sandblaster including:
• a handle portion having a trigger mechanism;
• an air inlet portion operably coupled to the handle portion and to an air supply source;
• a nozzle portion distally disposed with respect to the handle portion;
• a debris collection cover positioned at a distal end of the sandblaster;
• and a granular particle container mounted thereon for holding granular particles;
• a flat-bladed scraper extending at least partially within the debris collection cover of the sandblaster;
• and
• concurrently operating the flat-bladed scraper with the sandblaster.

A sandblaster assembly, comprising:

• a handle portion including a nozzle at a distal end thereof;
• an air inlet portion operably coupled to the handle portion and to an air supply source;
• a debris collection cover positioned in a vicinity of the nozzle;
• and
• a flat-bladed scraper extending at least partially within the debris collection cover to operate concurrently with the sandblaster.