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by PDXBarbara
Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ameritools arbor size
Replies: 3
Views: 4782

Re: Ameritools arbor size

Thanks, Brad... Ameritools didn't have the info on its site, and was to antsy to wait for them to email me.
Hope all is well with you guys.
Best to you,
Barbara
by PDXBarbara
Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Ameritools arbor size
Replies: 3
Views: 4782

Ameritools arbor size

Anybody know the arbor size of the Ameritools 4-inch trim saw? Debating with myself about getting the Ameritools, or the good ol' Tiny Trim for $100 less. I got my old Tiny Trim used for $35 years ago... but it's totally kaput now. But, I'd like to use my 1/2-inch blades if possible. So, Ameritools ...
by PDXBarbara
Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: belts
Replies: 11
Views: 12023

Re: belts

Good suggestions, guys. Thanks.
by PDXBarbara
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: belts
Replies: 11
Views: 12023

Re: belts

noooo. I'd written those sentences out of order. I just edited the damn thing. I'd hoped to catch it before inquiring & famous minds saw it.
by PDXBarbara
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: belts
Replies: 11
Views: 12023

belts

Fave cost-effective places to buy silicone carbide belts, 4 x 106? The Oregon co, Sattex, I used to order from when I shared a belt-sander-equipped studio has dropped its abrasives line. As I recall, their prices were pretty reasonable. HIS is something like $45 for a box of five 60-grits ($9/each)....
by PDXBarbara
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22029

Re: Somaca price

Hey everyone..... thanks for all the input, including PMs. And it's great to see ya'll again, since I'm rarely here anymore. The woman here came down in her price & I couldn't resist. Works great, and is only 5 minutes from my house. Great idea, Marty, to commission Guy.... hadn't thought of som...
by PDXBarbara
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22029

Re: Somaca price

Yep, know how much they are new. Where are you, that they're $250? That sounds like a parallel universe.
by PDXBarbara
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22029

Re: Somaca price

I know & love Somacas... just anxious about the $$.
by PDXBarbara
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:11 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22029

Re: Somaca price

Think it's a good price & I should snatch it if I can?
by PDXBarbara
Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Somaca price
Replies: 19
Views: 22029

Somaca price

Just looked at a used Somaca belt sander. It's in my neighborhood, so no shipping costs. works good, good water system, needs no work. some rust. owner's not sure of the age. She asked $1400 for it, says she bought it 2 years ago for $1600. Says she doesn't thing she can go below $1200. (I offered h...
by PDXBarbara
Fri Apr 16, 2004 3:01 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
Replies: 40
Views: 70200

Love it, Jim... especially the reverse/inverse effect. Thanks.
Barbara
by PDXBarbara
Fri Apr 16, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
Replies: 40
Views: 70200

I make a lot of torched freeform elements for my portraits - sometimes they get very 3-D. So when things are just too tangled I take my elements and slump them flat - usually on a kiln shelf under :wink: my firing shelf - this way I don't take a separate firing just for these elements. -Terry O. Wh...
by PDXBarbara
Fri Apr 16, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
Replies: 40
Views: 70200

I make a lot of torched freeform elements for my portraits - sometimes they get very 3-D. So when things are just too tangled I take my elements and slump them flat - usually on a kiln shelf under :wink: my firing shelf - this way I don't take a separate firing just for these elements. -Terry O. Wh...
by PDXBarbara
Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: any experienced deviter lobbying with a spare minut read me
Replies: 5
Views: 9932

I found this message in the archive. Kinda hard to read, almost like a foreign language :? I'm intrested in doing patterned devit in combination with textural applications on the underside(float glass). I like the vit's iridescent sheen under strong directional lighting, and the velvety feel, espec...
by PDXBarbara
Sat Apr 10, 2004 4:31 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Putting it out there...
Replies: 7
Views: 13190

I'm ESPECIALLY enamoured w/ Cradle! It's enticing. My connection with it was immediate. Thanks for posting it.

Barbara
by PDXBarbara
Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt 1414 Kiln
Replies: 11
Views: 13047

Barbara, thanks for pointing me to Cline's. Travis also mentioned it. With two recommendations I am going to head up there. I had looked at their website, but with no prices posted I didn't really know how they were, so I appreciate the information. I am new to glasswork and I think I am hooked. I ...
by PDXBarbara
Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt 1414 Kiln
Replies: 11
Views: 13047

Barbara, 2 questions come to mind: What is PDX ? What is your pully system setup? Thanks for sharing. PS loved your good and bad comments :wink: Well, believe it or not, you can learn all about PDX in the archives ... probably the old archives...:arrow: :badgrin: In earlier days when I posted my 1s...
by PDXBarbara
Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt 1414 Kiln
Replies: 11
Views: 13047

Re: Skutt kiln

Nitroglass wrote:Travis, I am thinking of purchasing a Skutt, fairly local to the Portland area and wondering where you found the best deal or if you had a good purchase experience somewhere in the Portland area. Thanks!
Greetings, Nitro. Check out Cline's.
Barbara
by PDXBarbara
Thu Apr 08, 2004 9:43 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Skutt 1414 Kiln
Replies: 11
Views: 13047

Like Kate, I have one of the 1st 1414s. I also went thru the problem phases with it --- with Mike, Perry & Mike (The Skuttettes) holding my hand all the way. I've had 2 major upgrades/fixes all at no charge, and Skutt picked up & delivered. And, when I moved my kiln recently, I lost the stru...
by PDXBarbara
Sat Apr 03, 2004 5:20 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Box Casting.Has anyone experienced devit?
Replies: 22
Views: 29100

Re: box

[quote="Judi Charlson"]
Billets are something new from Bullseve. /quote]
Don't forget that Uroboros and Spectrum have been making billets (COE 90 and 96) for quite a while. You can check out their products on their sites (see above...both are WG.com sponsors).

Barbara