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by nbobb
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Tile saw dilemma
Replies: 6
Views: 10465

Re: Tile saw dilemma

I tried that, Rick, but there was barely enough room to wedge the piece in that space because the table doesn't go back very far. It just didn't feel safe that way.
by nbobb
Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Tile saw dilemma
Replies: 6
Views: 10465

Re: Tile saw dilemma

Now that you remind me, I do have one of those. I tried it once and had trouble controlling it. Maybe it's worth re - visiting it, though. Thanks for the suggestion!
by nbobb
Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Tile saw dilemma
Replies: 6
Views: 10465

Tile saw dilemma

Hi, everyone. I recently decided to try my hand at casting vessels. After removing the investment, I took the piece to my tile saw to cut off the reservoir glass and - rats! - I realized my saw does not have an adjustable head and I couldn't fit the piece against the blade to cut it due to lack of c...
by nbobb
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Flat Lap Technique
Replies: 20
Views: 18604

Re: Flat Lap Technique

Yikes, I admire all of you for your efforts to grind glass disks on a flat lap. I've tried it on small pieces with suction cups and have had problems with the cup slipping loose. I use an angle grinder for flat surfaces - much easier!
by nbobb
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Box question
Replies: 3
Views: 4446

Re: Box question

Pat, If you're talking about the Colour de Verre box mold the answer is, yes, you can put it back into the kiln for fire polishing without using the mold - Colour de Verre has detailed instructions for doing this on their website at http://www.colourdeverre.com/docs/33.pdf. Paradoxically, you have t...