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- Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:55 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: irritating news
- Replies: 11
- Views: 40889
Re: irritating news
Bert - very glad you are back! You are an ICON!
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:40 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Galvanized Steel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15714
Re: Galvanized Steel
Heating galvanized steel in your kiln wont kill you, but there is a possibility of getting sick. The zinc will fume off which can cause a sickness called Metal Fume Fever which presents with generally non-specific complaints including influenza-like symptoms, fever, shaking chills, headache, and mal...
- Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:33 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wetbelt sander belts breaking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24975
Re: Wetbelt sander belts breaking
These belts are 41-1/2 x 3. One belt breaking would not be an issue, but every time I replace the belt from my old stash (and these are maybe 4-6 years old), they work for a few minutes then split right at the seam. Yep. Same exact problem. Had to buy new belts. But I cut up the old belts into smal...
- Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:49 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wetbelt sander belts breaking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24975
Re: Wetbelt sander belts breaking
These belts are 41-1/2 x 3. One belt breaking would not be an issue, but every time I replace the belt from my old stash (and these are maybe 4-6 years old), they work for a few minutes then split right at the seam.
- Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wetbelt sander belts breaking
- Replies: 10
- Views: 24975
Wetbelt sander belts breaking
I have a bunch of belts for my wetbelt sander that are a few years old that are splitting at the seam after a few minutes of use. Consistently! Does the glue that holds the belt together have a shelf life? Anyone else had this problem?
- Tue Jul 03, 2018 6:49 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: is spray A dangerous?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 112797
Re: is spray A dangerous?
Get yourself a MSDS for the chemical and read it. People need to do this for every chemical that they use so they know what to avoid and how to protect themselves when using it. This is anti-devit spray, right? I believe it contains lead. Even though skin contact is a route of exposure for lead, you...
- Thu May 17, 2018 4:27 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Slumping Tempered Glass
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16977
Slumping Tempered Glass
I want to make some round bowls with sandblasted images. I'm too lazy to cut and finish the edges on 1/2" float glass, so I found a distributor for 12" tempered glass table tops that will work. My stupid question (because I think I know the answer): if I slump the glass at 1175 before sand...
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:05 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is float glass food safe?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7723
Re: Is float glass food safe?
Can't think of a reason why it wouldn't be food safe.
- Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:18 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is BE black really a deep green?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15110
Re: Is BE black really a deep green?
The black I used was from a scrape bucket so I guess the glass is 5-7 years old. I'm actually liking the color I got!
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:05 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Is BE black really a deep green?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15110
Is BE black really a deep green?
Is BE black really a very deep green? Reason I ask is I was doing a vitragraph. I mixed chipped BE black and Tekta white hoping for gray. All of the rods came out a sort of celery green from light to very dark. Thoughts?
- Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ventilation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25404
Re: Ventilation
Nope. Always worked in industry with really BIG vent systems.Marty wrote:That's what I was asking- any experience with the desk top (ductless) extractors?
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ventilation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25404
Re: Ventilation
Greg- Good to hear from you. I think the station fans have charcoal filters in them. I always thought that the lead fumes were the least of the problem. Soldering is about 700F, way below vapor points. However some of the lead casting groups have discussed this and the oxide issue was brought up: s...
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:30 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ventilation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25404
Re: Ventilation
Or you could put everyone in P95 respirators. Easier to wear and cheaper than P100 and almost as efficient.
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ventilation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 25404
Re: Ventilation
Hey Marty - been a while! The main inhalation issue with stained glass is possible lead fume exposure. I've not looked at this for a long time. As I recall, there is not enough heat to create actual lead fume as the smoke created during soldering is from the flux and that is an acid gas. Most lead i...
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:19 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Coldworking/grinding leaded crystal?...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10311
Re: Coldworking/grinding leaded crystal?...
There are a lot of variables here - how much available lead in the crystal, how much and how long you are grinding, how you are grinding, etc. My recommendation is to grind wet and wear a P100 respirator. Try to contain the dust and carefully clean your equipment when finished. Greg, retired Certifi...
- Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:16 am
- Forum: Business Topics
- Topic: Forgot Studio Name
- Replies: 4
- Views: 47798
- Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:06 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Too much chipping
- Replies: 17
- Views: 33922
Re: Too much chipping
This is the blade I use - MK Diamond 153696 MK-303 Professional 10-Inch Diameter Lapidary Blade by .040-Inch wide by 5/8-Inch Arbor. Available from Amazon for $61. Cuts quick, does not eat up much glass, very little chipping and leaves an edge that does not require much cold work. My only complaint ...
- Wed May 25, 2016 7:00 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Emissions and studio safety
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8417
- Fri May 06, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: Art, philosophy, and content
- Topic: Intermediate Glass Fusing Class - Suggestions?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 49239
Intermediate Glass Fusing Class - Suggestions?
I've been asked to teach an intermediate glass fusing class at the local arts council. Something beyond the basic glass plate. This will be a 2 hour class so no cold working or followup. Suggestions???
- Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:41 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblasting query
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6509
Re: Sandblasting query
If you blast the design on the back it will probably fade away especially when you apply mastic. Run an experiment and see. Firing to soften the edges is a good idea, but not necessary. When I make tiles I spray the back with white primer to hide the mastic and apply just like any other tile.