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by SandyS
Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: frustration with angle grinder
Replies: 1
Views: 3392

frustration with angle grinder

Hi, I've been trying to use my angle grinder but I keep getting deep scratches and swirl marks. I use 4 inch diamond discs, starting at 60 grit. I don't have a water feed, so I've tried both submerging the glass in water and just occasionally spraying water on the glass. The pieces are mostly flat, ...
by SandyS
Sat May 30, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: angle grinder without water supply?
Replies: 6
Views: 10460

Re: angle grinder without water supply?

thanks everyone! any suggestions on which grinder to buy or what features to look for?

Sandy
by SandyS
Mon May 25, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: angle grinder without water supply?
Replies: 6
Views: 10460

angle grinder without water supply?

Hi,
I'm looking to get an angle grinder but I don't have a water supply in my studio. Is it possible to use one without water? I think I've heard of using oil? Or is it possible to rig up a water supply with a bucket hung high?

Thanks
Sandy
by SandyS
Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Metal for creating my own stands
Replies: 4
Views: 9635

Metal for creating my own stands

Hi, I'd like to create some simple metal stands for some of my pieces. The pieces tend to be about 3/4 to an inch thick. I am thinking of just using a 1 inch thick block of metal with small posts to hold the glass in place. Does anyone have suggestions on what kind of metal I should use? I've been b...
by SandyS
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: yellow green shift bowl
Replies: 3
Views: 6147

yellow green shift bowl

I'm pretty new to glass and have been playing with different techniques, really like this result. Thought I'd share and see what others think. Sandy
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by SandyS
Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: buying a stand alone controller
Replies: 24
Views: 28115

buying a stand alone controller

Hi, My kiln controller has finally died and I"m not sure what to buy. this is my first kiln and I"m a bit of a novice. My kiln is a jen ken gs-24-e 240 volts. my current controller is a stand alone/hand held bentrup with a separate box to plug the kiln in. I'd like a decent set of features...