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by jim burchett
Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Scrap into sheet?
Replies: 8
Views: 13947

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...
by jim burchett
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Scrap into sheet?
Replies: 8
Views: 13947

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
by jim burchett
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Scrap into sheet?
Replies: 8
Views: 13947

Scrap into sheet?

I am thinking of trying to "press" some Tekta scrap to reuse as sheet glass. Anyone had any luck with this?
by jim burchett
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Flat Lap
Replies: 13
Views: 24598

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?
by jim burchett
Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Flat Lap
Replies: 13
Views: 24598

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.
by jim burchett
Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Vermiculite board for mold
Replies: 1
Views: 3663

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?
by jim burchett
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Light weight Kiln Shelf
Replies: 7
Views: 14090

Re: Light weight Kiln Shelf

You might also try the Armstrong Ceiling tile that Warm Glass sells, it is light weight and fairly durable.
by jim burchett
Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Freeze and Fuse firing cycle
Replies: 16
Views: 36040

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.
by jim burchett
Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Glass/Cash Survey
Replies: 12
Views: 47767

Re: Glass/Cash Survey

Happy if the work supports itself...thank my Union for a good pension.
by jim burchett
Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Business Topics
Topic: Buying Bullseye Glass
Replies: 7
Views: 27065

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 ...
by jim burchett
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: enamel suggestions
Replies: 27
Views: 52909

Re: enamel suggestions

You could try clear aloe gel that you can find it burns off cleanly.
by jim burchett
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Adhesive Question
Replies: 7
Views: 15177

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 ...
by jim burchett
Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Small World
Replies: 1
Views: 4148

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.
by jim burchett
Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Choosing a wet tile saw
Replies: 13
Views: 16594

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...
by jim burchett
Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Choosing a wet tile saw
Replies: 13
Views: 16594

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...
by jim burchett
Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Should I switch to System 96?
Replies: 14
Views: 22972

Re: Should I switch to System 96?

The simple answer to the original question is No
by jim burchett
Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 10" saw blade
Replies: 8
Views: 10512

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...:)
by jim burchett
Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 10" saw blade
Replies: 8
Views: 10512

Re: 10" saw blade

Any idea where to get stiffener? HIS doesn't sell them
by jim burchett
Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 10" saw blade
Replies: 8
Views: 10512

Re: 10" saw blade

Thanks Brad
by jim burchett
Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 10" saw blade
Replies: 8
Views: 10512

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