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by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:10 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Kilnspace in the UK...........................
Replies: 6
Views: 6301

Re: Kilnspace in the UK...........................

Hi guys, Ok, this is a plea for help. I need to rent some kiln space to do a job I`ve been commissioned to do. I need to make 2 windows to be inserted in the middle of a triple glazed unit. The glass is triangular shaped and approx 2M x .9M. So I need a kiln at least 2M x 1M. The job is to create a...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 27, 2003 5:34 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Electric motor quit - please help diagnose
Replies: 9
Views: 9199

Re: Electric motor quit - please help diagnose

I was using the 1950 vintage shopsmith to drill little holes in glass. It was running along fine for maybe fifteen minutes, and suddenly quit silently. Just like I powered it off. The pulley and motor shaft turn easily by hand. But it won't run now or make a hum noise like its trying to run. It use...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:29 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Nickel-Iron glass compatible alloy
Replies: 5
Views: 7403

Hi Brian, It's not a cold stuff but a special alloy designed to fit Soda-Lime-Silica glasses. It's for glass-to-metal seals. And yes, here in Argentina you have to buy a full spool of wire. I thought that up-there it would be easier to get two or three feet and try it in the kiln. According to the ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: temperature limit for kiln wash?
Replies: 9
Views: 9109

Re: To Brian, about kilnwash

> The kiln wash is OK well above 1000 c > But its the glass that wets the wash so it sticks more as > temp increaces > > Avoid enamels / fluxes near wash n fire slow n low / > soak > > Brian I have no doubts about your expertice Brian, I just try to understand what happens If the kiln wash conteins...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:44 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: 100+ year old plate glass Q sort of
Replies: 6
Views: 6419

i guess, it looks like it went milky all the way through. if these blanks do not break, i will throw a piece in later just to cut in half. the rest is dumpsterbound. it is really scratched and pitted. what a pain. on the up side, i did come up with a nice design on one that i will use again. rosann...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Nickel-Iron glass compatible alloy
Replies: 5
Views: 7403

Re: Nickel-Iron glass compatible alloy

Hello, Have someone heard about this alloy?. It was designed to fit soda-lime glasses. I thought it would be of use in warmglass creations. Below this I quoted some links for what it's worth. Seek for Alloy 48 http://www.edfagan.com/htmDocs/thermal.htm http://www.specialmetals.com/products/publicat...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Mon Nov 24, 2003 6:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: temperature limit for kiln wash?
Replies: 9
Views: 9109

Re: temperature limit for kiln wash?

Hi, I tried a high-temperature firing last night (1700 for 45 minutes). It was a really simple experiment -- a pile of glass scraps on top of a piece of thinfire paper. During the soak, the glass pulled in upon itself (as expected) and appears to have wrapped up upon itself, as it left thinfire pap...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Sun Nov 23, 2003 8:25 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Bert, It looks as if playing in the sand box will require some knowledge and use of physics. I'm a bit lacking in the knowledge department. (that's why I'm here) I understand the principle of adding larger granuals to the mix to create a more stable bed to support the glass. I think I read a thread...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:51 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

The Sheep is a highy trained stunt animal n does not trip Do not try this with normal sheep Please note no animals were hurt during intensive training Also he gets regular breaks when not being watched Has a ciber field n big holes in the fence so he can stick his head through n eat grass from the ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 20, 2003 6:54 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Thanks Brian, I will be using a dust mask when I'm working with the bentonite. I'm just doing a test in a small kiln. I'm going to take a 15" diameter steel ring 2 1/2" tall, place it on a kiln shelf and fill it with bentonite. I will tamp it down just a bit, then make a pattern impressio...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 20, 2003 6:20 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Production Sandblasting
Replies: 11
Views: 13306

Re: Production Sandblasting

clip Marty U realy wanna look 4 a cyclone or vortex system Spin n Win tm clip You've mentioned these before Brian. Is there one pictured on this link? http://home.att.net/~dustventinc/dvproducts/cyclone_dust_collectors.htm This is the company mine is from Vacu Blast http://www.surfacepreparation.co...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:37 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Production Sandblasting
Replies: 11
Views: 13306

Re: Production Sandblasting

Don Burt wrote:
Brian and Jenny Blanthorn wrote:
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Marty U realy wanna look 4 a cyclone or vortex system

Spin n Win tm
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You've mentioned these before Brian. Is there one pictured on this link?
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Brian
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:31 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Visiting UK
Replies: 4
Views: 5661

Re: Visiting UK

I'll be visiting the UK in March with another fuser. While there we would love to see what fusers are doing in England and meet some fellow glass artists if possible. If not, any stores or galleries that sell glass work would be great! Thanks, Nancy This came up recently lots of places 2 C Try sear...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Thu Nov 20, 2003 5:29 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Thanks Brian, I will be using a dust mask when I'm working with the bentonite. I'm just doing a test in a small kiln. I'm going to take a 15" diameter steel ring 2 1/2" tall, place it on a kiln shelf and fill it with bentonite. I will tamp it down just a bit, then make a pattern impressio...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Wed Nov 19, 2003 5:16 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Thanks Fellows, I learned a lesson the hard way once before, in regards to health matters. Years ago, I got involved in kinetic sculpture racing, (human powered) vehichles that had to be able to negotiate sand, mud and water, besides asphalt. I unknowingly zapped my lungs real bad with a toxic vapo...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Wed Nov 19, 2003 5:01 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Production Sandblasting
Replies: 11
Views: 13306

Re: Production Sandblasting

I seem to be going through vacuum motors every 2 to 4 months and Skat (http://www.tptools.com) suggests a move up to a dust collector instead of the standard round canister vacuum. Any thoughts on this? I'm blasting 180 Silicon Carbide and the machine's going from 1 to 4 hours per day, 2 to 4 days/...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:26 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Bert, I'm a bit confused here. I thought I had a fair understanding of grit/mesh sizes. (Grit and mesh are both the same, grit is the size of the partical that will fit through a mesh sreen, the number specifies how many per inch, right?) I'll have to drive to S.F. to get the olivine sand but, I wa...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:23 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

I was also just thinking about having to dam it.... What I think I will do is try a little square piece (maybe 4"x4"), dam it and then fill it up with strips of the float. I was also concerned about the devit - so if I just wash the glass and then spray it with something and then try Bert...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:53 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: first sand cast project
Replies: 58
Views: 62502

Yaa, I gotta get my hands on some geen sand too! I will have to drive six hours one way or have it shipped. Bert, what impressed me most about the table, is how shiny it came out. That's the control I want to achieve with float glass, without all the cold work. Charlie informed me that this thread ...
by Brian and Jenny Blanthorn
Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:45 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: I want to build my own light box. Help?
Replies: 15
Views: 14045

Re: I want to build my own light box. Help?

I want to build my own light box to use for building pieces on, look at slides...read glass colors when they are layered..... They seem simple but are so expensive. I'm thinkin 18"-20" or thereabouts would be a good size. Size will depend upon what lengths fluorescent tubes come in...or a...