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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-10-26, 5:58pm
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What tool can I use for grinding burrs on mandrels?
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KariFL
I've always cut my own mandrels with bolt cutters...
I've always cut my own mandrels with bolt cutters and have never deburred any of them. Your bead release is going to be thicker than any little burr that is left.
Kari
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-09-22, 10:31am
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chili pepper kilns -- best price?
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2,817
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KariFL
There's an almost new one on ebay for $400. ...
There's an almost new one on ebay for $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/chili-pepper-kiln-/200964817589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eca6fc2b5
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-11-28, 10:06pm
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murrini - getting the center to show nicely
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3,426
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KariFL
After I have put the murrini on the bead, I don't...
After I have put the murrini on the bead, I don't apply any direct heat. I make circles with the flame around the murrini to gently heat it. I then use a butter knife to press the murrini into the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-06-30, 10:42am
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49
Poll:
Hot Weather Studio Time Poll
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11,663
Posted By
KariFL
I work late at night and I have windows open for...
I work late at night and I have windows open for cross ventilation. My lifesaver is the portable AC Unit that sits right by me. I've tried everything else and this is the only thing that works in...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-10-28, 6:11am
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16
Fan pulls
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6,765
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KariFL
I like this one, but you have to use a bigger...
I like this one, but you have to use a bigger mandrel.
www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Projects___Lamp_Candle_Accessories___Apprentice_Light_Pull_Kit___light_pull?Args=
Kari
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-07-10, 4:40am
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43
How do you store your stringers
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9,149
Posted By
KariFL
I use these from harbor freight. The dividers...
I use these from harbor freight. The dividers come out so the stringers fit. I have one for cool colors and one for warm colors and then different ones for different coes.
...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-05-27, 7:46am
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28
Question for International Shippers
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6,898
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KariFL
www.u-pic.com is the same insurance company that...
www.u-pic.com is the same insurance company that Auctiva and Endicia use ( you can see them listed in their partner area). I ship out first class international through paypal and then go to u-pic...
Forum:
Tutorials
2010-01-29, 10:07pm
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79
a cautionary tale about tutorial sent via email
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31,346
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KariFL
I second contacting the writer at the newspaper. ...
I second contacting the writer at the newspaper. The charges he wrote about before were old. This might be of great interest to him and his paper.
Kari
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-01-15, 5:42am
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24
Tungsten pick help
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8,146
Posted By
KariFL
I heat the glass a bit, not so hot that it...
I heat the glass a bit, not so hot that it sticks, but warm enough that it is just starting to move. Then I heat the pick to glowing and then pierce. It is a dance to know exactly how hot the two...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-29, 5:32pm
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78
automatic murrine chopper
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26,310
Posted By
KariFL
I found the same stuff Marcy. I think the...
I found the same stuff Marcy. I think the circular blades might work but on what piece of machinery? I can't find anything. Leah can you point us in the right direction?
Kari
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-05-10, 7:52pm
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13
Surface cracks on beads?
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3,154
Posted By
KariFL
There are some colors of frit that are absolutely...
There are some colors of frit that are absolutely not compatible with 104 glass even in small amounts. Cracks always show up eventually. There is an transparent emerald green and a transparent...
Forum:
Tutorials
2008-05-02, 4:44pm
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6
Chess Pieces?
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3,861
Posted By
KariFL
Hiya Anna! You know I would have an opinion...
Hiya Anna!
You know I would have an opinion lol. I always thought it would be sooo cool to a make set using these:
www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4871
I hope you get time off for...
Forum:
Free Tutorials
2008-03-16, 12:22pm
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232
Tutorial on making Silk Strings
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112,777
Posted By
KariFL
I saw a woman in the grocery store, taking the...
I saw a woman in the grocery store, taking the outer skins of the yellow onions and putting them in a bag and for the life of my I couldn't figure out what she was going to do with them... now I...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-01-01, 8:54am
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16
Chilipepper w/ Orton - won't heat up
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3,940
Posted By
KariFL
I have had my kiln for three years and within the...
I have had my kiln for three years and within the past two months I have had to replace the heating element and then later the relay. This is what I learned: If the light on your controller is not...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2006-10-19, 3:11pm
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42
Poll:
Jen Ken VS Chili Pepper
Views:
12,527
Posted By
KariFL
I've had both a fire brick kiln 18 X 13 from...
I've had both a fire brick kiln 18 X 13 from Arrow Springs and the Chili Pepper. I guess my vote goes for the Chili Pepper.
My first kiln was the fire brick one and I loved it in that is was huge...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2005-07-26, 3:32am
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6
Oxycon poor performance in the heat wave?
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4,490
Posted By
KariFL
Being from hot humid Florida, when I was...
Being from hot humid Florida, when I was researching concentrators for purchase I remember reading that they work best at 75 degrees and they don't really like humidity. So I think you are right on...
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