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- Fri Mar 23, 2018 11:37 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: frustration with angle grinder
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4040
frustration with angle grinder
Hi, I've been trying to use my angle grinder but I keep getting deep scratches and swirl marks. I use 4 inch diamond discs, starting at 60 grit. I don't have a water feed, so I've tried both submerging the glass in water and just occasionally spraying water on the glass. The pieces are mostly flat, ...
- Sat May 30, 2015 6:46 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: angle grinder without water supply?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13602
Re: angle grinder without water supply?
thanks everyone! any suggestions on which grinder to buy or what features to look for?
Sandy
Sandy
- Mon May 25, 2015 10:08 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: angle grinder without water supply?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13602
angle grinder without water supply?
Hi,
I'm looking to get an angle grinder but I don't have a water supply in my studio. Is it possible to use one without water? I think I've heard of using oil? Or is it possible to rig up a water supply with a bucket hung high?
Thanks
Sandy
I'm looking to get an angle grinder but I don't have a water supply in my studio. Is it possible to use one without water? I think I've heard of using oil? Or is it possible to rig up a water supply with a bucket hung high?
Thanks
Sandy
- Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:32 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Metal for creating my own stands
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11590
Metal for creating my own stands
Hi, I'd like to create some simple metal stands for some of my pieces. The pieces tend to be about 3/4 to an inch thick. I am thinking of just using a 1 inch thick block of metal with small posts to hold the glass in place. Does anyone have suggestions on what kind of metal I should use? I've been b...
- Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:58 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: yellow green shift bowl
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7013
yellow green shift bowl
I'm pretty new to glass and have been playing with different techniques, really like this result. Thought I'd share and see what others think. Sandy
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: buying a stand alone controller
- Replies: 24
- Views: 38295
buying a stand alone controller
Hi, My kiln controller has finally died and I"m not sure what to buy. this is my first kiln and I"m a bit of a novice. My kiln is a jen ken gs-24-e 240 volts. my current controller is a stand alone/hand held bentrup with a separate box to plug the kiln in. I'd like a decent set of features...