Try a lapidary blade instead of a tile blade, one specifically for cutting fine stone. I did just that with my tile saw and now have nice smooth, chip-free cuts.
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- Wed Jan 28, 2004 8:36 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Chipping off back side glass using tile saw
- Replies: 14
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- Mon Jan 19, 2004 7:50 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lap grinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15644
- Fri Jan 16, 2004 5:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Cut by my Tile Saw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11199
Actually yes, charlie. Once I forgot to add it altogether and it didn't seem to make any big difference. Fortunately, I only had five quick cuts to make so it didn't have a chance to stress the blade. The lubricant is suggested but they don't say it's manditory. Like most things, it cuts down on fri...
- Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Cut by my Tile Saw
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11199
You add the lubricant to the water. I just use my Inland grinder diamond coolant, two capfuls to the tray. The blade itself is an ultrathin sheet of metal coated on the out edge with diamond grit. It was orginally designed for use on expensive, semi-precious stone that one cannot afford to waste. It...
- Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Cut by my Tile Saw
- Replies: 11
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If it's a cleaner cut you're looking for (less chunk, waste, and grit), try getting a lapidary blade. I too got a cheap-o tile saw from Harbor Freight and was dismayed to have my pattern/frit bars all chewed up on my first use. The original blade even had the gall to rust after sitting there just a ...
- Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:42 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: wholesale crafts.com, input?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13361
- Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:23 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: wholesale crafts.com, input?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13361
- Tue Jan 13, 2004 2:28 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: wholesale crafts.com, input?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13361
wholesale crafts.com, input?
Hello fellow glassiers. I'm still in the process of checking out various outlets for possible future participation and was wondering if any of you out there have any experience/comments/or inside scoops on wholesalecrafts.com? I was able to check out their website with a temporary password, but it d...
- Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:03 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: per-transaction credit card fees?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16805
- Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:15 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Workers compensation insurance question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4041
Called GemFaire and got a clarification on the workers Comp situation. It is only required if you have paid employees helping at the show and Santa Monica, CA is one of those places that doesn't require proof of workers comp anyway. Unfortunately, they have raised the single table booth fee (nothing...
- Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Anyone use "527 Cement" to Glue on Bails to Fused
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13570
- Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:46 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Web Hosting Suggestions!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 23474
- Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:07 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Workers compensation insurance question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4041
Workers compensation insurance question
I've been scouting out local bead shows for possible future participation and discovered that one show inparticular (GEMFAIRE)required prove of workers compensation insurance. The policy statement was very clear that any helper whether a friend, relative, or casual worker must be covered. My search ...
- Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:57 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: What's selling? Survey Says!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 53769
Amen, Dennis! =D> Just take a look at the plethora of fused blobs on any auction site to see the truth in that statement. Lots of people fusing/wanting to fuse/learning to fuse simple pieces. Most basic classes on the subject fill quickly. Unfortunately, some of these aspiring students then go out a...
- Fri Dec 26, 2003 4:28 pm
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Using Ebay to market work?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7477
I personally started out on Ebay a little over a year ago and it did help launch me into the glass world, HOWEVER...there are some things to remember. Sara is correct in her observation of the typical Ebay shopper; They want rock bottom bargains, pure and simple! If you're lucky several people will ...
- Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Speaking of grinders....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3951
Speaking of grinders....
Does anyone have/use/own an 8" disc mini-grinder (or any other for that matter) from His glass works? Are you satisfied with its performance and the customer service there? I'm looking to upgrade from my Inland disc unit (only 5", too small to do bracelet bars without falling off the edge!...
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:32 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Searching for button findings...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 19540
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:50 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cutting pendant shapes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7927
Deb, coldwork, coldwork, coldwork! I couldn't live without my Inland disc grinder and glass grinder. I also make good use of my Taurus II ringsaw. After all the manipulating, a nice gentle fire polish brings back the shine. With the proper equipment, there really is no limit as to the shapes or desi...
- Wed Nov 19, 2003 2:58 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln formed bracelet -fire polishing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11490
- Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln formed bracelet -fire polishing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11490
Cold water shrinks your skin. Anyway, it's a great trick if you have a big wristed client try one on at a show. My business manager/husband thinks that I should leave them as is and make them buy it if it won't come off, but I reminded him that a lawsuit would probably result, :shock: yikes! Me thin...