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- Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:19 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Scrap into sheet?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15592
Re: Scrap into sheet?
Actually the first test worked much better than I expected. I had layered scrap glass in the middle of a 20" shelf 5 or 6 layers thick over about 1/2 The shelf, I placed another shelf on top, repeated. So had 2 layers of glass I was trying to press. Used the schedule for " working under pr...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Scrap into sheet?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15592
Re: Scrap into sheet?
I am hoping that Pressing the glass will cause enough movement and flow that the usual lines won't be there..have LOTS of tekta scrap so it's worth a try
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Scrap into sheet?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15592
Scrap into sheet?
I am thinking of trying to "press" some Tekta scrap to reuse as sheet glass. Anyone had any luck with this?
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Flat Lap
- Replies: 13
- Views: 29705
Re: Flat Lap
Tom Furman, I ordered 1 too I was thinking that some small powerful magnets silicone to the aluminum might be enough for a steel diamond disc. What were your thoughts on a usablevdisc?
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Flat Lap
- Replies: 13
- Views: 29705
Flat Lap
I have recently seen several small 25cm potter's wheels for sale recently cheap,. Thinking these could easily bevrepurposed into a flat lap. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Vermiculite board for mold
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3969
Vermiculite board for mold
Ii am wondering if I could use vermiculite board to fill the void in a square mold to make a box?
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Light weight Kiln Shelf
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16023
Re: Light weight Kiln Shelf
You might also try the Armstrong Ceiling tile that Warm Glass sells, it is light weight and fairly durable.
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:10 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Freeze and Fuse firing cycle
- Replies: 16
- Views: 38148
Re: Freeze and Fuse firing cycle
I too use a vibrating toothbrush to expelled air bubbles out of the bottom of the mold, makes for a nice tight fit.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Glass/Cash Survey
- Replies: 12
- Views: 65084
Re: Glass/Cash Survey
Happy if the work supports itself...thank my Union for a good pension.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:52 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Buying Bullseye Glass
- Replies: 7
- Views: 39277
Re: Buying Bullseye Glass
I am fortunate enough to live within an hour or so of Brad's store, so I am able to purchase what I think I will need when he has his 40% off sales. But I used to travel 2-3 hours 1 way to buy wholesale from Art Glass House when they were in Ga. It may be worth it to find a wholesaler and travel to ...
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: enamel suggestions
- Replies: 27
- Views: 59768
Re: enamel suggestions
You could try clear aloe gel that you can find it burns off cleanly.
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adhesive Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18820
Adhesive Question
I am trying to find a reliable adhesive to secure an approx6×6 double thickness of glass to a small piece of flattened bronze rod approx 1/4"x1/2" securely. I have tried E6000 , gorilla glue epoxy, and Hxtal. A 5 day set up for the Hxtal is a bit cumbersome, and properly mixing very small ...
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Small World
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4284
Small World
We are currently in St Lucia. We were in the pool the other day chatting with some folks, and it turns out the ladies father is the creator of Thompsn enamels, he is sinced deceased and she now runs the Company.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Choosing a wet tile saw
- Replies: 13
- Views: 17064
Re: Choosing a wet tile saw
Spell check...right. what Marty said. I found that the water outlets on the saw were insufficient. I just put a splitter on the line and added a movable line that I can direct at the cut, strapped on the saw with wire-ties, it cuts beautifully with the added water. I am more than satisfied by the va...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:03 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Choosing a wet tile saw
- Replies: 13
- Views: 17064
Re: Choosing a wet tile saw
I had a 7" MK but I sold it and bought a 10" from Harbour Freight..it's about $220,,,I added a thin piece of acrylic to the top of the table and then cut a Kerr through, as the area on the table was a bit wide for thin cuts. It has worked great with a good blade and an added waterline, bot...
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:00 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Should I switch to System 96?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 24749
Re: Should I switch to System 96?
The simple answer to the original question is No
- Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:19 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 10" saw blade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10712
Re: 10" saw blade
Went with a new MK...OMG what a difference. The old blade must be almost shot..the new one is like night and day...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:00 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 10" saw blade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10712
Re: 10" saw blade
Any idea where to get stiffener? HIS doesn't sell them
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:56 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 10" saw blade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10712
Re: 10" saw blade
Thanks Brad
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:19 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 10" saw blade
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10712
10" saw blade
Looking at Result med grit 0.04 kerf or MK med grit 0.032 kerf looking to cut pattern bars up to 2" thick. Any experience would be appreciated thanks