Use my glass blade on acrylic? Won't that gum up the blade?
What is UHMW polyethylene? Can it be purchased in a home improvement store?
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- Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:57 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tile Saw Modifications
- Replies: 10
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- Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tile Saw Modifications
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14338
Re: Tile Saw Modifications
Thank you all for taking the time to post a reply. As for the table top, acrylic was the word I was looking for. Maybe I will just put an old 7" wood blade on my tile saw and cut through the pre-mounted acrylic top. That would be a slightly thicker blade and also make sure the opening will be p...
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:07 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tile Saw Modifications
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14338
Tile Saw Modifications
I have a Rigid 7 inch wet tile saw with an MK blade. The motor and blade are above the rolling table. I know this brand/size of saw isn't what is preferred by most of you but it has become my best friend over the past several months. #1 - water pump - I don't think my water pump is delivering enough...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:28 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: How to take photos
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4904
Re: How to take photos
Thanks for that. I can make glass but I am not a very good photographer. Always dread taking pics.
- Fri May 23, 2014 12:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing glass to animal skull
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10764
Re: Fusing glass to animal skull
I'm not a pro on here and I hardly ever post, but... Another thing to think about is the difference between "raw" bones and "cooked" bones. As an example you can give a dog/cat raw chicken bones because they don't splinter as they are chewed. But, you should never give a dog/cat ...
- Sat May 10, 2014 10:41 am
- Forum: Jewelry Making
- Topic: ramping schedule
- Replies: 6
- Views: 28656
Re: ramping schedule
I worked with an infinite switch during my first year and a half of kiln forming and it taught me a lot. There's something about working "old school" that is a great teacher. How are you reading the kiln's current temp... do you have an analog needle gauge or a digital, numerical read-out?...
- Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:24 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pen/pencil that won't fire off
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16634
Re: Pen/pencil that won't fire off
Lucie - I've been using Decocolor for years in my stained glass. And I love the fact that it doesn't come off in the grinder or saw. Never tried it on kiln shelves!
seachange - that's another great idea!
seachange - that's another great idea!
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:44 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pen/pencil that won't fire off
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16634
Re: Pen/pencil that won't fire off
Hmmm, I tried my mechanical pencil several times but it burned off of my "silver" kiln shelf. Will try a regular pencil next time. Thanks!
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:34 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Pen/pencil that won't fire off
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16634
Pen/pencil that won't fire off
Is there a pen or pencil that will stay on a kiln shelf or ceramic mold and will not disappear after firing? Mostly want this for kiln shelves that I use for firing with silver leaf as well as fill weights for some CDV molds. Isn't there something that potters use?
Thanks in advance,
Jeanice
Thanks in advance,
Jeanice
- Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:48 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20300
Re: Opinions needed for new kiln
Thank you all for responding! Now I have to totally rethink this...
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firepolish after slump?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7646
Re: Firepolish after slump?
Let us know how it goes. And maybe a photo?
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20300
Re: Opinions needed for new kiln
I kept wondering why a fiber lid would be better. Now you've answered my question. Does the fiber shed any particles at all? Does the brick shed terribly? I imagine that with all the expansion and contraction of the brick it would shed particles no matter how well you keep the lid clean. But won't t...
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20300
Re: Opinions needed for new kiln
Thank you both for posting. I appreciate your opinions and past experiences.
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20300
Re: Opinions needed for new kiln
Thank you Mr. Walker. Your opinion means a lot! Viewing window: With my current kilns I do open the door to peek. I thought it would be nice to have a window but not if it's going to become useless. How long do you think it takes before it becomes too cloudy? I usually run my main kiln 5-6 times a w...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:55 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Opinions needed for new kiln
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20300
Opinions needed for new kiln
I'm in the process of purchasing another kiln. It WAS going to be a 240v but medical bills got in the way... so the Paragon CS-16S is currently my first choice. Question #1 - viewing window or bead door for peaking at slumping projects? I'm currently playing in the flame and I've made a few pretty u...