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by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

Rick, i really appreciate your advice - I had no idea i could buy an Air compressor for Sandblasting for 300.00 is there one you recommend? 120 would be nice, however I have a 220 for my kiln and would never have them on at the same time. What would the minimum compressor be for 3 hours of sandblast...
by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

Wish I had read read this before I cut the line. In the uploader valve there was a locking copper fitting that tightened around the black line. I'm so frustrated as now when it turns on both valves are reading the same value and I let it run up to 75psi, then let air out to 40 psi( both are at 40) a...
by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

Rick, I can't thank you enough for all your help. It turns on fine now (like before) but was afraid to test it too much with that port open and that line hanging. If I cut it off the back bottom (its not under ine tank) should I get some sort of fitting to keep it closed? If I could get that plastic...
by S.TImmerman
Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

The thing with the arrow is called the "unloader valve" what it does is release any pressure in the line from the actual compressor to the tank once the motor has shut off. If the line is pressurized when it's time to restart the pressure makes it very difficult to get the motor going aga...
by S.TImmerman
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

Im in the process of replacing this. I've never done much in the electric field except rewire DOLL WHO QUICKLY CAUGHT FIRE. just a couple questions.. Yhe Arrow, what is that to? Here is the new (first) and the old compressor regulator; where does the blue and and thick black go one the new compresso...
by S.TImmerman
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Compressor question
Replies: 17
Views: 18150

Re: Compressor question

What's the longest hose that's feasible? Could I stick my Compressor 1200 feet away and run a hose? That would be awesome. I hate the noise!
by S.TImmerman
Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: flat lap grinder
Replies: 6
Views: 13244

Re: flat lap grinder

I bought my 24 lap fron grindglass.com. John is a great guy to work with. He powder coats the disk to prevent rust and hand builds his laps, if you contact him ask if he has a "used" one. He sells the one he uses for a few months at a bit of a discount. I have an 8 inch lap with two disks ...
by S.TImmerman
Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:58 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Stinky wax
Replies: 5
Views: 8312

Re: Stinky wax

Is it 1/2 and 1/2? Beeswax and para-wax?
by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Stinky wax
Replies: 5
Views: 8312

Re: Stinky wax

Just what I was looking for! For my first lost wax project what is the best wax to buy? i want to burn it out. It will be a fairly small project - I made a flexible mold and used glass powders but it fell in the kiln =producing a flat blossom -I need to add a little dark paint in the whorl of stamen...
by S.TImmerman
Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New bubbles that weren't occuring before
Replies: 19
Views: 18946

Re: New bubbles that weren't occuring before

I have cleaned a Lot a of copper and I always use baking soda. I make a paste with vinegar and use this on a scrubby pad. I don't know if this will help but I wanted to try;)
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by S.TImmerman
Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:57 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: High Temp wire for fusing in bottles
Replies: 5
Views: 8198

Re: High Temp wire for fusing in bottles

I'm curious if stainless steel 20lb wire would work? Has anyone tried It ?

You can get a 1000 foot roll under 10.00.
Thanks much!
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by S.TImmerman
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Uroboros Residency
Replies: 44
Views: 45186

Re: Uroboros Residency

Your work is so amazing, thanks for posting all the pics!!
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by S.TImmerman
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 'OTHER' MEANS OF POLISHING GLASS
Replies: 12
Views: 15765

Re: 'OTHER' MEANS OF POLISHING GLASS

Jeff, thanks .. Mine came last week. They have free shipping if you buy 50.00 worth so I bought other products along with 4 tubes. I gave 1 away.

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by S.TImmerman
Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:38 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: velvet etch
Replies: 20
Views: 21376

Re: velvet etch

I've used Armor etching cream. You can buy it online here: http://www.armourproducts.com/ecom-cats ... .html[list][/list]

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by S.TImmerman
Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:41 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Pot Melting
Replies: 27
Views: 45743

Re: Pot Melting

I bought my "wire cloth" here: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Wire-Cloth-3AKA9?Pid=search I used SS wire and wired the "cloth" to one of the 14 different size rings a wonderful welder made me. I used a 12 in ring. I then flipped it over so the 1 inch walls from the ring kept th...
by S.TImmerman
Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:16 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: HEPA vacuum
Replies: 13
Views: 17743

Re: HEPA vacuum

Dirt devil, Sensio, Shark, Bessil, Hoover, Black and decker all have hepa hand vacuums. Google can be your friend!
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by S.TImmerman
Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:55 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: What to do with vitrigraph stuff
Replies: 40
Views: 83846

Re: What to do with vitrigraph stuff

I just unpacked my paragon lil kiln, made just for this. Wish the post wasn't so old . None of thr photo loads: :/. Great info tho' Bullseyes. Tech sheet won't load either. Lovely bowls, as usual. Jim!!
Thanks so much!!!
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by S.TImmerman
Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:51 am
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: using cookie cutters
Replies: 12
Views: 32783

Re: using cookie cutters

If you're looking for stainless steel cookie cutters there's a lady on eBay who makes them. She also takes special orders if you want a certain shape. They stand up very well in the kiln, I've used the same ones for Christmas last year. She made ornimant shapes for me.
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by S.TImmerman
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination
Replies: 18
Views: 23620

Re: powders-good studio practice-avoiding contamination

Holy buckets! Last week I got my order for every color in 90 Coe. Great post, I am doing the exact thing you are. Besides all your questions , what's the best way to make samples? On cut glass? In a tile mold? Do you make the mold yourself?
Thanks Seachange!
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by S.TImmerman
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Where can I find this?
Replies: 12
Views: 11469

Re: Where can I find this?

Why not just do a circle and cut in in half? If you want it thicker you could use those SS Rings to dam and then cut?