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Paul Ewing
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Safety
2012-03-29, 5:25am
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Many different questions about setting up a studio.
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2,888
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Paul Ewing
That is what I did. I used an attic gable fan. ...
That is what I did. I used an attic gable fan. Home Depot had better ones than Lowes when I was shopping. (all metal and higher CFM)
I put cement board (Hardibacker) about 4 inches from the...
Forum:
Safety
2011-06-05, 12:25pm
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14
Barley Box Confusion
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6,750
Posted By
Paul Ewing
This is the box setup I built for the studio in...
This is the box setup I built for the studio in our old house. It is framed with 2x4s and the back is cement tile backer board (Hardie Backer). The sides and top are sheet metal used for roof...
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Torch Questions
2011-05-17, 1:12am
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Clay King - Bluebird Kiln
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6,953
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Paul Ewing
I got our first Bluebird from Clay King several...
I got our first Bluebird from Clay King several years ago. We did it a bit differently though. I ordered though Clay King and they put the order through to Paragon in Dallas where they are made. ...
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Torch Questions
2010-05-04, 1:29am
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8
Minor + tanked O2, what are the possibilities?
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2,809
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Yes, a minor on tanks is very nice. You will be...
Yes, a minor on tanks is very nice. You will be able to work boro beads and pendants into the 1 to 2 inch range easily. My wife has done bigger.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2010-03-06, 8:23pm
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647
The GTT Scorpion
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194,620
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Possibly. The main places they block are...
Possibly. The main places they block are YouTube, Facebook, Blogspot, and some of the other bigger blog sites. Social Media leads to subversive thoughts you know. ;) They even block...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2010-03-06, 6:39pm
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647
The GTT Scorpion
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194,620
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I really wish I could see these videos. Bloody...
I really wish I could see these videos. Bloody Chinese censors. :evil:
Forum:
Torch Questions
2010-03-06, 6:36pm
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28
Foot pedal questions
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11,126
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Once you go pedel, you'll never go back! :fnwl: ...
Once you go pedel, you'll never go back! :fnwl:
It is so nice to be able to hit the switch and instantly have the outerfire burst on to heat large globs of glass. I personally would do...
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Torch Questions
2010-03-04, 12:12am
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28
Foot pedal questions
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11,126
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I would not want to try to use a foot pedel with...
I would not want to try to use a foot pedel with a concentrator. Especially the ones that could power an outer flame would be way too expensive to risk damaging.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2010-03-03, 2:27pm
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28
Foot pedal questions
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11,126
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Most I have seen and the one I have are simple...
Most I have seen and the one I have are simple on/off switches for the gas and oxygen to the outer flame. They usually have one set of hoses going into them and two sets coming out. One set for the...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2010-03-02, 2:51pm
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647
The GTT Scorpion
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194,620
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I have a Smutboy foot peddle that came with my...
I have a Smutboy foot peddle that came with my Mirage and it works great. I also bought an external digital controler for one of my kilns directly from his site http://www.hotasstools.com and can...
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Torch Questions
2010-02-25, 9:52am
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647
The GTT Scorpion
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194,620
Posted By
Paul Ewing
That is good to hear Pam. I really liked my...
That is good to hear Pam. I really liked my Cheetah, but I had a Lynx hooked up right next to it that I would swap back and forth because a lot of times I liked the smaller size flame and Oxy...
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Torch Questions
2010-02-24, 9:39am
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647
The GTT Scorpion
Views:
194,620
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Do you know if the hose ends are the thinner very...
Do you know if the hose ends are the thinner very flexible shielded hoses or standard oxy/fuel welding hoses? I have one Lynx with the flexible hose and really love them. My other Lynx, Cheetah,...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2009-10-07, 8:55am
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7
Foot pedal recommendation
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3,640
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I will also recommend Smutboy's foot pedels. I...
I will also recommend Smutboy's foot pedels. I got one with my Mirage and it is great! It makes using a two stage torch so much easier.
His kiln controlers are tops too. I bought one of them...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2009-10-06, 11:19am
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11
GTT Mirage
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7,659
Posted By
Paul Ewing
At first I would concentrate on learning to use...
At first I would concentrate on learning to use the triple mix inner fire Lynx portion of the torch. This will be where you do 80% or more of your work. Using just the Red and Green knobs on the...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2009-09-25, 12:47am
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21
Bigger torch ..... input appreciated.
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5,491
Posted By
Paul Ewing
You might look into a Cheetah. They are supposed...
You might look into a Cheetah. They are supposed to run on 22 CFH which is just over 10 LPM. They make a nice bushy flame all the way down to a very fine point.
Forum:
Safety
2009-09-24, 6:57am
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35
PROPER PLUMBING of PROPANE INTO STUDIO
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21,518
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I'm with Mary on that. I never mess with either...
I'm with Mary on that. I never mess with either the oxy or propane pressures after I get started.
** Warning below is a do as I say not as I do advisory**
I will admit I am even lazier than...
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-09-23, 4:41am
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28
Bead release for boro?
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7,530
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I use Foster Fire Heavy Duty. I like it better...
I use Foster Fire Heavy Duty. I like it better than the Smooth and Tuff formula for boro.
Forum:
Boro Room
2009-08-20, 8:46am
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11
Ivory boro color?
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3,383
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I have found that Northstar Egyptian White Sands...
I have found that Northstar Egyptian White Sands gives a sort of ivoryish color.
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-20, 3:33am
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65
Do you wear a leather apron?
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17,873
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Yeah Otter. I know a guy that frequently runs to...
Yeah Otter. I know a guy that frequently runs to the shop in the nude to do a quick soldering job on silver to get it out for an order that came in overnight. So far the dude has been lucky and...
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-20, 3:23am
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11
Clearing a Safety Area Around Bench
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4,265
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I have thought about putting a lip on the front...
I have thought about putting a lip on the front of my metal tables that I am setting up in the new shop. This should keep most of the things that fall off on the bench and off the floor.
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-19, 9:41am
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11
Clearing a Safety Area Around Bench
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4,265
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Forgot to mention fire extinglishers. We have a...
Forgot to mention fire extinglishers. We have a small one attached to each side of the double bench and two bigger ones behind us. I would also have another on your exit path out.
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-19, 9:26am
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11
Clearing a Safety Area Around Bench
Views:
4,265
Posted By
Paul Ewing
I would say 10 feet around your work area should...
I would say 10 feet around your work area should be clear of flammable items if possible. Also have a clear path to your kiln if it is away from your bench and clear around it for a few feet.
Try...
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-19, 9:16am
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9
Make-Up Air Duct
Views:
4,058
Posted By
Paul Ewing
Do not crack it, I would open the window around a...
Do not crack it, I would open the window around a foot at least. You might want to just open it all the way if it is a standard window.
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-19, 1:22am
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9
Make-Up Air Duct
Views:
4,058
Posted By
Paul Ewing
All you need is fresh air coming into the room...
All you need is fresh air coming into the room from somewhere at least 10 feet away from the exhaust point of your vent. The only reason to have it close the the bench is to cut down on the amount...
Forum:
The Dark Room
2009-08-18, 9:19am
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4
Picture Size on Lampwork Thumbnails
Views:
2,917
Posted By
Paul Ewing
There are several settings that are involved with...
There are several settings that are involved with "size". The first is the pixel dimensions of the image. This is the 160x200 figure. This is how big the image will appear on the screen. This is...
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