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by tom suter
Tue May 13, 2003 2:13 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: DT band saws
Replies: 2
Views: 3873

DT

I don't know the diffeence but I have the 1000 and its not bad but you will go trough a lot of nylon guides these are the same guided on the 3000. So if you buy one may sure get several guide packages they are about $6.00 a piece. So you don't get stuck with down time waiting on them to come in. I h...
by tom suter
Sat Apr 26, 2003 7:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: BE Glass, Stringers & Glue Mess
Replies: 3
Views: 4883

BE Glass, Stringers & Glue Mess

I fused a 12 inch plate clear base and 0116 Turqouise. I put black streamers in a vertical and horizontal layout. I used white glue on a toothpick in about four places on each long stringer and two drops on the shorter stringers. Put in the kiln, was going up 450DPH to 1100 had the peep hole open an...
by tom suter
Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:27 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Question about spectrum cherry red.
Replies: 12
Views: 12849

Specturn Reds

I have used about 8 sq ft of the red opal now discontinued this last two or three weeks. And you have to be really careful of two things . 1) as Tony said you have to make sure all pieces are cut from the same side up. there is a major difference when it fires. One is a nice red the other an orange ...
by tom suter
Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:13 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Thin fire question.
Replies: 9
Views: 10474

Thin Fire

I have not seen the new thin fire but was told by BE that it would have both a smooth and a rougher surface on the back side. Tom
by tom suter
Tue Apr 15, 2003 3:19 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: bubble problems
Replies: 8
Views: 8772

Bubbles

I have found that as much as I hate to slow down it is the only way to go. Mu current schedule is uuslly 400 to 1100 soak 10 min. 60dph to 1280 soak 25 min then 400dph to final temp. Since doing this rather conservative schedule I have not had any bubbles at all. I usually put a small chip under the...
by tom suter
Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Looking for small molds for firing
Replies: 13
Views: 14925

Small Molds

You might want to try this link they have several small molds and there prices are not toohigh.
http://www.uniqueglasscolors.com/glassaggers.html

Tom
by tom suter
Thu Apr 03, 2003 9:54 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Thin Fire
Replies: 8
Views: 9643

New thin fire

I do not work for BE. All I know is I got an email from them stating that they have this newer version of the product out. I am just a customer of BE. But I am sure seeing how there are a few people who work for BE that are on line in this forum from time to time have to know of all the bad rap they...
by tom suter
Thu Apr 03, 2003 2:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Thin Fire
Replies: 8
Views: 9643

New Thin Fire

I know there has been a lot of chatter about the pros and cons of thin fire. I have used it will good results, but have been just firing on the shelf and getting great results. I just got an email from BE that they now have a new version of this product that is suppose to take care of the shrinking ...
by tom suter
Tue Apr 01, 2003 10:24 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Playing with float glass!!
Replies: 15
Views: 18208

Playing with float

I have been playing with float myself and have had good luck as far as fusing but more problems annealing. I done a arch 18" wide 12 " high 1/4" layer with sky Blue Vodka bottles crushed up with a green bottle crushed and mixed up. It came out really nice but I ended going up to 1600 ...
by tom suter
Sun Mar 30, 2003 1:14 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Tony's kiln gods are being cruel and taketh my plate
Replies: 3
Views: 5783

Tony's kiln gods are being cruel and taketh my plate

I have just fired using Spectrum glass a 12" plate red white and blue useing opalized glass. Fired on a clear base 400-1100 5min soak ,1100-1280 60dph 25 soak, 400 -1465 10 min soak.flash to 1100 150 - 965 55 min anneal off takes 8 hours to reach room temp. First fusing excellent. Tacked on sta...
by tom suter
Sun Mar 30, 2003 4:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Borax where can you find it.
Replies: 6
Views: 9005

Borax where can you find it.

I looked high. I look low but I just cant seem to find it anywhere. I have checked a couple of hardware stores a couple of grocery stores and wally world. Is there some chain store that some of you have bought it at. Thanks Tom
by tom suter
Sat Mar 22, 2003 1:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Wasser Glass
Replies: 7
Views: 12562

Wasser Glass

I am thinking about buying some Wasser, I never have used it. I realize that it is a softer glass than BE so lower firing temps. My question is I mention it to a couple of people who I am not really sure they know what they are talking about in this area and they said it runs like butter and bleeds ...
by tom suter
Wed Mar 19, 2003 1:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Now Diamond Drill Bits
Replies: 9
Views: 13316

I use my flex shaft that fits on my glass grinder. I buy some cheap diamond bits 2.50 for either 1.5mm or 2.5 mm. I can usually drill 30 or more holes no problem. These are not spade bits for a drill press. I use a tupperware container with a piece of glass on the bottom and about 2" of water. ...
by tom suter
Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:55 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Borax Spray
Replies: 2
Views: 7309

Borax Spray

I am getting ready to fire a 1/4" float and a post warn me to be sure I use borax. I have never use this. I am going to be putting frit on top of this should I spray the borax over the project after I get the frit in place or just on the the float. :?: Thnaks for the help
by tom suter
Fri Mar 14, 2003 2:20 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Full Fusing Spectrum and testing Float at same time.
Replies: 6
Views: 11870

Full Fusing Spectrum and testing Float at same time.

I am getting ready to do a full fuse with some spectrum. I just bought some 1/4" float that I want to see if it is going to be compatble with some of my float frit and confetti before I do this other project. Seeing how I will only be going up to 1465 for the Spectrum, will this be high enough ...