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by Judith Andre
Mon May 12, 2003 12:31 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Wierd tingling in fingers after grinding and sawing
Replies: 20
Views: 28006

I have carpal tunnel and have found that wearing wrist braces when doing activities that put stress on wrists really helps...although I agree that this doesn't sound like it probably is. But for those that do have signs of it I have found that the kind of braces that don't have the metal shaft in th...
by Judith Andre
Sat May 10, 2003 9:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: wasser glass yucky!
Replies: 7
Views: 9012

I bought quite a bit of Wasser several years ago when they went out of business, including the perferated glass, only to find that I had compatability problems when I combined it with Bullseye in larger pieces. It works fine when combined for jewelry or other smaller works. I have tried running test...
by Judith Andre
Sun Apr 27, 2003 11:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fixing Sagging Elements
Replies: 15
Views: 17809

I have not found any gloves to fit me either. Why is it that so many things are only available in men's sizes? Anyone know of a source?
by Judith Andre
Thu Apr 24, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: cost of studio help
Replies: 8
Views: 11503

There are some jobs that are considered too dangerous for people under a certain age to do. I would check it out before hiring.
by Judith Andre
Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: stupid person with a stupid problem
Replies: 8
Views: 11336

P.S. Yes I think there would be market for an inexpensive overfire controller, but lacking that, the kilnsitter is much better than the alternative.
by Judith Andre
Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:26 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: stupid person with a stupid problem
Replies: 8
Views: 11336

After having a catastrophic melt down due to a malfunction of my Kilntrol kiln controller I now never trust one even though I have replaced it with a Barton which has worked fine so far. I had a kiln sitter put on my kiln and now always use it as a back up. I use a cone that is a little hotter than ...
by Judith Andre
Sat Mar 22, 2003 2:55 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tack Fusing noodles during slump cycle
Replies: 3
Views: 6626

Patty...Where do you get your iron plate holders? I like the simplicity of them.
Judith
by Judith Andre
Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Slumping Into A Wok
Replies: 5
Views: 9302

I have been slumping into a large steel wok because I couldn't find a large enough stainless one. So far no major problems except the kiln wash deteriorates with each firing and I must reapply. I have only used it 6 or 8 times tho so don't know long term. I use a scrubby and water to clean off the c...