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- Fri Apr 09, 2004 9:16 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Colander base removal
- Replies: 4
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Most stainless kitchenware I have dealt with has had the bases and handles tack welded, and a tack weld will not loosed at kiln forming temps. If a handle or base does come off, that implies that it was brazed or soldered. If it was soldered and a leaded alloy was used, you have now put lead vapor i...
- Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 96 coe confetti
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7681
Mary-You could have a go at making your own. Try a large diameter drop out with the ring as high as your kiln will permit. You would have to have a generous lip or the glass will slip in. Cook the colors you want so as to maximize the drop, but not let it touch the floor. Cool and smash. Another opt...
- Wed Apr 07, 2004 9:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: can anyone help?
- Replies: 5
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When I rent out kiln space I always warn that I will try and get close to what they want, but it is unlikely that I will get it exactly. If we were to run a few loads, then toward the end it would be closer to perfect, but every new project involves learning, even the seemingly simple ones. By the t...
- Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln location
- Replies: 18
- Views: 21693
- Mon Apr 05, 2004 9:35 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kewel graphic freeware has loads of potental for warm glass
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6388
- Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:13 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: wanting to learn glass weaving
- Replies: 25
- Views: 36452
- Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:20 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: wanting to learn glass weaving
- Replies: 25
- Views: 36452
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: wanting to learn glass weaving
- Replies: 25
- Views: 36452
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:35 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: wanting to learn glass weaving
- Replies: 25
- Views: 36452
Travis put it the most succinctly. I have been weaving for a while now, but have gotten more intense about it in the past two years. Like alot of techniques there is more than one way to do it, and the basics are not very difficult. Fiber board, brick, or pipes will serve as good form material for y...
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 11:21 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Warm Glass Weekend Update
- Replies: 49
- Views: 62316
- Wed Mar 31, 2004 10:23 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: bending metal rod for drop ring vase
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10166
- Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:40 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: glass cuttimg medium
- Replies: 51
- Views: 53757
I'm working on it Bert. Rumor has it that once they discover glass on Mars, there will be an increased interest in it's earthly counterpart, and subsequent big capital infusions from the private and public sectors, and we can all body surf that wave. At least that's what the latest intelligence tell...
- Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:54 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: glass cuttimg medium
- Replies: 51
- Views: 53757
I cut mucho strips too, and I do them dry and with high success. That is what I love about what we do, people using different techniques and getting the same, and/or different results. Phil, as an engineer doesn't that drive you crazy. If I ever play the lottery, which I don't, and win, which I won'...
- Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:30 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ring saw or bandsaw?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18561
My experience summed up below. Ring saws Pros: Very durable blade, cuts in all directions, can cut very small radius convolutions, no adjustments for tension or tracking, operator friendly as blade does not come off. Ring saw Cons: Can only do one layer at a time, takes out a large kerf, replacement...
- Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:16 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thanks to Greg Rawls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13655
- Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:23 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: glass cuttimg medium
- Replies: 51
- Views: 53757
If I am ever bending elbows with a bunch of glassers, I'll know which topic not to bring up to start a fracas. Shall we have a go at religion after this. From those who are smarter and have greater resources than I: The purpose of applying a liquid to a score is to weaken the silicone oxygen bonds. ...
- Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:46 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thanks to Greg Rawls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13655
- Thu Mar 25, 2004 9:56 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Thanks to Greg Rawls
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13655
Thanks to Greg Rawls
Just had the opportunity to look at the safety section of Gregs site, and would like to thank him for making the information not only easy to understand, but to have put it in the context of hot and warm glass. While safety consciousness is higher now than I have seen it, many of the materials we wo...
- Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:40 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Calculating firing fees
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9771
I agree with Tim. I charge for lost production. Electricity and wear and tear are negligible. If someone can piggy back with a load it might be an affordable $20 for a 20x20 shelf. If they want the whole kiln my prices range from $50 to $400, depending on the size of the kiln, the time of year and h...
- Tue Mar 23, 2004 12:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: cloudy underside
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10449