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- Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Using Rare Earth Oxides
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16384
Jim, that snide remark was meant for me. :roll: No one uses facebook anymore, it's a trash platform anyways. I've been messing with glass for just a few months and sad to say, I've been less than impressed with what I've seen so far as the community goes. When someone comes to me for bronze casting ...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:17 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Using Rare Earth Oxides
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16384
Re: Using Rare Earth Oxides
Sorry bud... I can't help you. The other's around here aren't very lively are they?
Try it, Hope it works for you, then don't tell anyone how you did it! (except me)
Try it, Hope it works for you, then don't tell anyone how you did it! (except me)

- Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster water separator.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27261
Re: Sandblaster water separator.
You bought a roll of copper tube lately? :shock: You can get a bigger cheap compressor at HF for the same money. I do HVAC work and you should hear the people climb the wall when I tell them they need a new lineset because of the swap to 410a. :roll: It's easier to just keep draining the dryer(s). 8)
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Best 120v Kiln
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11323
Re: Best 120v Kiln
For small benchtop work, I'm running an old Neycraft. It heats VERY fast. At full tilt, Plugged into 110vt, it only hits 12amps.
I built the pid setup. Can't do this stuff without it.
I built the pid setup. Can't do this stuff without it.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 1:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster water separator.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27261
Re: Sandblaster water separator.
Put the dryer right where the air comes out of the tank BEFORE the hose. Trying to cool compressed air with copper pipe is a bit on the advanced skill side of things. It's not necessary running a blast cabinet. 

- Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:06 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblaster water separator.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 27261
Re: Sandblaster water separator.
Hey smallbitz.. I used to live in Naples so I too know all about 98% humidity... I bought a dryer from horrible freight and it worked well there. Just crack it open regularly and let it vent off until you no longer see water coming out it. Here's a link to the cheapy dryer I have. https://www.harbor...
- Fri May 17, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 78845
Re: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
That's good to hear. I was talking to Brooke and she said she was working on getting some "how to" stuff made. Now make sure these people dont CHARGE us to watch it will ya? :-) She was interested when I told her I would stick it up on my YT channel for this bronze project. I am not a glas...
- Thu May 16, 2019 3:33 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 78845
Re: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
Thanks for chiming in Jenna. I'm guessing from your questions you were unable to see a photo of a green chunk of glass with a cloudy surface in the above post?? I'm casting gaffer glass and yes, if ya saw the video as well, you probably saw white plaster residue left over on the glass on that red my...
- Sat May 04, 2019 6:42 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 78845
Re: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, I plan on painting on to my wax chunks in layers. The above green piece was cast from wax using bandust and steamed out. Thanks for the reminder, the folks that sell MM also suggested to flash fire dewax. Not a problem. (I do bronze work) Is there any benefit using b...
- Thu May 02, 2019 3:29 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 78845
Mold Mix 6 or 7 ????
Anyone running Mold Mix 6 or 7? I've been casting gaffer glass in bandust101 (silica flour and plaster of paris investment) and the surface finish is pretty lousy in my opinion. MM6/7 are alumina based investments..... I've got some of this stuff heading my way now. Anyone know if I can EXPECT a bet...