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by Michele-MD
Tue Mar 31, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: enamels at fusing temperatures
Replies: 7
Views: 12595

enamels at fusing temperatures

Hello, I've been reading lots of the history on the board regarding enamels and their uses and am grateful for all the information that is here. But, I still have some questions. I want to put enamels between layers and fire to full fuse temps for BE glass, so at least 1450 F or so. I would like tra...
by Michele-MD
Sun Feb 22, 2015 1:36 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Band Saw Recommendation
Replies: 2
Views: 5118

Band Saw Recommendation

Hi, everyone, I have had a DL 3000 for years and it has been "ok". I never thought it was very well manufactured as the parts did not exactly line up as described in the manual, but it has been good enough. I am thinking of getting a new saw and would like to know which ones people like, a...
by Michele-MD
Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Turning on hot head torch on cylinder
Replies: 4
Views: 6450

Re: Turning on hot head torch on cylinder

I bet that would work. Sounds like it could be an easy solution for what I want to do. Thanks! Michele
by Michele-MD
Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Turning on hot head torch on cylinder
Replies: 4
Views: 6450

Turning on hot head torch on cylinder

Hi, everyone Is there a gizmo that can be attached to a hot head torch on a gas cylinder that will let you turn it on with just one hand, bypassing the turn knob - and also get it lit? I need to be able to do this quickly while the other hand is manipulating some glass! It would be nice if I could d...
by Michele-MD
Wed May 14, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silver fuming
Replies: 4
Views: 6111

Silver fuming

I have a question about fuming silver. I have heard that a dedicated kiln shelf should be used for it as there can be residual silver left on the shelf. Can the fumes also cause silver to be on the kiln brick and cause problems for later firings? If you have any experience with this I would apprecia...
by Michele-MD
Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Flat Lap Disk Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5372

Flat Lap Disk Question

We have a Crystal Master Pro12 flat lap (magnetic disk type) and recently we are having a problem with disks flying off. These are not new disks. We have one disk that has a flexible back, it stays on. Another (newer) disk with a harder back is the one that is flying off. I've looked at the schemati...