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- Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firing Top and Sides, etc
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11039
Firing Top and Sides, etc
So with help from Tony and others I have installed a switch that now allows me to fire 1) both top and side elements, 2) top only or 3) side only. (I can also manually adjust the heat from the top using a rheostat that Olympic installed on the kiln. This is obviously going to require documented test...
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:42 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Relative Viscosity for BE?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3545
Relative Viscosity for BE?
Is there a table with some sort of value assigned to BE glass that indicates it's relative viscosity? (Within the BE family....)
Thanks
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- Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
Thanks Tony, this place is great for new guys like me. Hope to pass it on some day.....
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
Here is the schematic that Olympic sent. Lid relay and rheostat on top, notice that one of the side relays control one element while the other controls a pair of elements. Couple of questions for the experts here: - Why would the bottom relay that controls a pair of elements have one element with a ...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 3:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
Thanks Tony. It actually has 3 relays (I've replaced them), top, upper side and lower side. I assume a single switch for both side relays will do, right?
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
Ah ha...... I'll call Olympic with the SN this week. It does have the infinite switch on the side as you suspected but I have always left the top elements set to full. And I do need it to top fire only, so some sort of switch is likely needed. (Gotta turn off the side elements somehow......) Thanks ...
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Re: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
Perfect!
Thanks Tony
Thanks Tony
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:20 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Adding Switch To RTC-1000
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14350
Adding Switch To RTC-1000
I'd like to add a 3 position switch to my Bartlett RTC-1000 that would allow me to select top, side or both sets of elements. It is running my Olympic GF314ETLC.
Seems possible, has anyone done this? If so, can you share details and/or suggestions?
Thanks
Seems possible, has anyone done this? If so, can you share details and/or suggestions?
Thanks
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:07 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wazer Destktop Water Jet
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3573
Wazer Destktop Water Jet
The Wazer desktop water jet cutter just launched. I have been chatting with these guys for a while and sent them several BE fused samples of different thicknesses to test. Notice the cut speed for 1/8" soda lime is about 12"/min. Not for big or thick pieces but could be very interesting fo...
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:41 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10353
Re: Sandblaster Question
Thanks Kevin. I suspected as much.
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:59 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster Question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10353
Sandblaster Question
My SB has been used for glass work only, even though friends have asked to use it for car parts, etc..... :? But my family has asked if I could use it to etch these stainless steel cups that are so fashionable now. If I did that would the SS particles contaminate the media so that it could not/shoul...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lap Grinder Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10354
Re: Lap Grinder Question
Marty is correct, I was asking about putting a flat edge on a vessel, edge to be parallel with the bottom (and the ground). Dana, I understand your point about using the lap grinder to soften the outside hard edge. I've just recently started using that method, saves a lot of time. Thanks to both of ...
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lap Grinder Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10354
Re: Lap Grinder Question
Thanks Marty, this helps a lot.
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:14 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lap Grinder Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10354
Lap Grinder Question
Does anyone use a lap grinder with center feed water to grind/polish the edge of a piece larger than the radius of the disc? For example, a 10" bowl on a 12" disc.
Are there risks, issues or problems with this approach? (I'm aware of the hand lapping with loose grit option.)
Thanks
Are there risks, issues or problems with this approach? (I'm aware of the hand lapping with loose grit option.)
Thanks
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 7:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Water System for Coldworking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8064
Re: Water System for Coldworking
Thanks Marty, was on the road for the holidays, just got back.
This will be my next shop project, I'll post an update when it's done.
This will be my next shop project, I'll post an update when it's done.
- Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:08 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Water System for Coldworking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8064
Water System for Coldworking
I've accumulated a fair amount of coldworking equipment and need to build a waste water system. I have heard about designs that use 2 tanks, the first is a holding tank that allows the suspended gunk to fall out and accumulate on the bottom, to be disposed of later. This tank has an outlet higher up...
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:09 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lytherm 1/16" Fiber Paper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4471
Re: Lytherm 1/16" Fiber Paper
Thanks Brad. Luck counts......
- Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lytherm 1/16" Fiber Paper
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4471
Lytherm 1/16" Fiber Paper
I have been given a 200 'x 2' x 1/16" roll of Lytherm 550-LF fiber paper the original owner apparently bought for use in a glass kiln, but never used. MSDS online has the expected precautions about inhalation and handling hazards for this kind of material. I found a spec sheet here: http://www....
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Haze on Drop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7091
Re: Haze on Drop
Thanks Richard, I understand your point but frankly don't have any other facts to share. I'd take a picture but it is very faint and only in the top 1-2" of a 6" high drop. The smaller/shorter drops don't seem to suffer from this effect so it may have something to do with the size. All gla...
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:30 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Haze on Drop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7091
Re: Haze on Drop
Looking for some feedback here, no one has seen this before or just don't use MR-97 on drop rings?
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