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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-01-13, 10:54am
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5
How do you drill (clean) long beads?
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1,738
Posted By
kansassky
I use a mandrel and carbide grit to clean bead...
I use a mandrel and carbide grit to clean bead release from all beads.
I do not use a diamond drill bit.
I find that a diamond drill bit can chip the glass around the bead hole.
My long beads are...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-10-05, 2:52pm
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7
knob settings? (drawer/cabinet pulls)
Views:
1,999
Posted By
kansassky
https://dlawlesshardware.blogspot.com/2016/02/cust...
https://dlawlesshardware.blogspot.com/2016/02/custom-make-your-own-cabinet-knobs.html
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-10-05, 2:51pm
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7
knob settings? (drawer/cabinet pulls)
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1,999
Posted By
kansassky
https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/knob-base-for-gla...
https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/knob-base-for-glas-cabochon-or-insert.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=18283950120&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijRm9HEOn1ErGvI4ghQWTrxrpQ4feGmXcJnoF...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2022-10-05, 2:46pm
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7
knob settings? (drawer/cabinet pulls)
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1,999
Posted By
kansassky
https://www.etsy.com/listing/84516172/diy-drawer-p...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/84516172/diy-drawer-pull-with-optional-kit-silver?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_e-home_and_living-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw1v...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-10-27, 4:54pm
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21
Opinion/info: Devardi glass
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4,938
Posted By
kansassky
Um, some advice…don’t wave your glass rod in and...
Um, some advice…don’t wave your glass rod in and out of the flame to warm it.
What you are doing is actually shocking it by doing that.
Waving causes hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold.
It’s...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2021-10-25, 1:34pm
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2
Translucent bead question
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1,723
Posted By
kansassky
Jo Ann, I have developed a specialty...
Jo Ann,
I have developed a specialty product for enhancing and protecting etched glass.
It is called “Bead Butter” and I sell it on etsy. ...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2021-09-15, 7:33am
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11
GTT Bobcat review
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4,662
Posted By
kansassky
I too, keep my torch base covered in foil. It...
I too, keep my torch base covered in foil. It keeps the base pristine for resale.
Makes a huge difference in appearance when you are ready to sell.
Forum:
Presses
2021-09-02, 5:03pm
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2
Graceful Customs
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5,543
Posted By
kansassky
I am looking for the large lentil masher. I...
I am looking for the large lentil masher.
I have written an email to Frank via etsy.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2021-07-18, 8:08am
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40
Not thrilled with GTT Lynx...suggestion?
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21,100
Posted By
kansassky
I sold my new Lynx within six weeks. I had the...
I sold my new Lynx within six weeks.
I had the same issue…the Lynx flame was too focused and narrow.
I bought a Bravo three years ago and couldn’t be happier with it.
It’s an amazing...
Forum:
Tutorials to purchase
2020-02-13, 3:35pm
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4
Lampwork Recipes new 3 pack Barrels and Accents
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4,345
Posted By
kansassky
Before purchase, can you please let us know if...
Before purchase, can you please let us know if this is a tutorial for 104, 96, or 90 COE?
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-09-30, 5:01pm
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8
Identify a jewelry finding
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4,166
Posted By
kansassky
Yep. Goes on a cellphone. For phone charms.
Yep. Goes on a cellphone. For phone charms.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-09-10, 7:19am
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4
How to modify an oxygen concentrator
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3,282
Posted By
kansassky
I totally agree with Phill. There are companies...
I totally agree with Phill.
There are companies who take apart oxycons and adjust them inside.
Don’t do that!
My local concentrator repair guru was aghast when he discovered this had been done...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-09-07, 7:15am
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24
I thought the mandrel spinner was an urban legend....
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10,553
Posted By
kansassky
Sadly, this is typical for Scott. He has...
Sadly, this is typical for Scott.
He has promised dozens of times that things will be different.
They are not.
Forum:
Studio
2019-07-28, 5:19pm
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12
Garage Studio Safety/Practicality Questions
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9,679
Posted By
kansassky
You could keep your propane tank outside and run...
You could keep your propane tank outside and run the hose through the window, too.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-07-27, 3:04pm
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5
How long will a new oxygen generator live with regular use.
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3,163
Posted By
kansassky
Concentrator Gary, my local concentrator repair...
Concentrator Gary, my local concentrator repair guy, and highly-respected guru, says much depends upon whether the unit is brand new or refurbished. If your concentrator guts have been “adjusted” to...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-06-27, 5:52am
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3
Medical oxygen
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3,015
Posted By
kansassky
Airgas will only fill their own tanks. (Name...
Airgas will only fill their own tanks. (Name stamped)
Can’t speak for other companies.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-05-20, 2:41pm
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6
Dot, Dot and Dots
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2,592
Posted By
kansassky
I have a copy I will sell. Send me a private...
I have a copy I will sell.
Send me a private message?
Forum:
Studio
2019-01-09, 9:15am
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6
Could My Kiln Be Getting Hotter?
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6,269
Posted By
kansassky
You can easily calibrate your kiln. Take one...
You can easily calibrate your kiln.
Take one of those round oven thermometers.
Set your kiln to 400 degrees.
Put your oven thermometer inside.
Wait for the kiln to come up to temp.
Check the...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2018-12-19, 8:04am
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17
Torch to replace my Bobcat
Views:
7,519
Posted By
kansassky
I HATED the Lynx I had. Flame was way too...
I HATED the Lynx I had.
Flame was way too focused.
I bought an Alpha for less than half the price of the Lynx.
I have been blissfully happy with the Alpha.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-27, 7:20am
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16
If you were to start today!
Views:
5,546
Posted By
kansassky
I would like to add the following... From a...
I would like to add the following...
From a practical standpoint, you can almost always sell any outgrown equipment.
You can learn more and move up to a new torch or new tools when you are ready....
Forum:
Torch Questions
2018-10-20, 12:50pm
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17
Torch to replace my Bobcat
Views:
7,519
Posted By
kansassky
Please look seriously at the Bethlehem Alpha. It...
Please look seriously at the Bethlehem Alpha. It is a GEM of a torch!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-26, 5:02pm
Replies:
5
Minor or Mega Minor
Views:
2,830
Posted By
kansassky
I have. The Mega Minor is slightly hotter. ...
I have.
The Mega Minor is slightly hotter. Not much.
I ditched the Mega and bought a Bethlehem Alpha.
Best decision I ever made.
The Alpha is amazing and on-par cost-wise with the Mega...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-01, 10:10am
Replies:
8
Perfecting my initial footprint
Views:
4,532
Posted By
kansassky
Touch your melted gather (lightly) to the FRONT...
Touch your melted gather (lightly) to the FRONT of the mandrel while turning.
NOT to the top of the mandrel.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-07-18, 6:45am
Replies:
7
What is this?
Views:
3,524
Posted By
kansassky
Effetre Sedona. First on the left in this...
Effetre Sedona.
First on the left in this photo.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-07-16, 7:37am
Replies:
13
Rod Heaters
Views:
5,139
Posted By
kansassky
Just checking. I still see many lampworkers...
Just checking.
I still see many lampworkers preparing to use a room temp cane by dipping the end in and out of the flame or waving it back and forth in the flame tip.
DON’T DO THIS!
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