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by Tom T
Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
Replies: 8
Views: 11947

I have the same questions and issues. I did some test firings last night and found that Bullseye stringers bend gently at 1060 degrees and will arc nicely if held at that temperature for about 1 minute. Put the edge of the stringers on a brick, sandwiched between pieces of fiber, and held down with ...
by Tom T
Sat Jul 26, 2003 9:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Taurus Ring saw or Gryphon Wire saw
Replies: 11
Views: 14777

The Taurus is fantastic, but you have to respect it. I broke several blades before I realised I was going way too fast. With familiarity, you will learn which bearings are going, when the raceways are wearing out (and what you're doing wrong to cause it), and how to make microscopic adjustments that...
by Tom T
Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: gold leaf/ mica powder
Replies: 49
Views: 49978

For a very different look, but maybe the one you're after, you could try Hanovia Liquid Bright (N) gold. Put two coats on, then half fuse. You can do this on the surface, either top or under side (let dry first), or between layers. A 2 gm bottle costs anywhere from $10 to $30, depending on where you...
by Tom T
Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:41 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: buying glass wholesale
Replies: 5
Views: 5525

I would highly recommend C&R Loo - http://www.crloo.com. Their retail prices are less than the wholesale price that my local glass shop pays, even though I do still buy a lot at retail due to a combination of convenience and also loyalty. For example, I got a full 24 by 48 sheet of Uroboros 90CO...