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Safety
2024-04-15, 8:40am
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New Prescription Lampworking Safety Glasses Options
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447
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rcktscientist
2 improvements that I've made that helped a ton...
2 improvements that I've made that helped a ton are:
For clip-ons, use wire shrink wrap (the kind you heat to shrink) on the little 'legs' that contact the lenses. That seems to grip very nicely and...
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Safety
2024-04-04, 10:02am
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New Prescription Lampworking Safety Glasses Options
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447
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rcktscientist
Another option for people with prescriptions that...
Another option for people with prescriptions that change over time is the fit-overs. Also, if you want shade 5.0, this would be a choice. I have both fit-overs and flip-ups. The fit-overs can be a...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-02-19, 9:47am
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104 Tubing
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rcktscientist
I've also used the points for ornaments...
I've also used the points for ornaments (glaskolben, I think) for various experiments. You can definitely make implosions, I've made imploded flower marbles with them. Just remember that the...
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Sale Rack
2024-02-05, 9:59am
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Implosion Secrets by Ron Bearer Jr
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257,112
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rcktscientist
Try: To view links or images in this forum your...
Try:
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That's how I got mine. Contacted directly, paid, and he emaild the pdfs.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-02-01, 4:48pm
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I am NOT Dead
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rcktscientist
I heard he died a few years ago... :wink:
I heard he died a few years ago...
:wink:
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-31, 12:16pm
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I am NOT Dead
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1,071
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rcktscientist
A savvy business person would price them on the...
A savvy business person would price them on the high end and then offer discounts to the old, loyal customers or anyone you want to, really. You can also do bulk discounts, seasonal 'sales', and...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-31, 10:56am
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I am NOT Dead
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1,071
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You should advertise that you have acquired all...
You should advertise that you have acquired all of the JR Hooper collection of work. Much of it, never released but all verified as original and authentic. Then you can charge what the market will...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-25, 9:46am
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Murini
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rcktscientist
Try this link: To view links or images in this...
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These run on oxygen by the way, not just air. They are used by Japanese...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-25, 8:53am
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Murini
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rcktscientist
I've been wanting to purchase a blue burner from...
I've been wanting to purchase a blue burner from jp lampwork in japan. The 8-jet torch has a control for the outer 7 jets AND a separate control for the center jet. Looks to be the size of most 7-jet...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-23, 9:52am
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Murini
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rcktscientist
Another method is to to a tube implosion with...
Another method is to to a tube implosion with spiraled tubing (or any other design) at the tip of the blank. The spiral flattens and implodes. Then you pull that 'marble' into rod and the pattern is...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-18, 10:02am
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Other Forum Question
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rcktscientist
I looked into it last year and there is a way to...
I looked into it last year and there is a way to get registered. I can't recall at the moment but I will search again.
UPDATE:
Try and contact Misha Steve Whisenand on FB. I believe she is still...
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Torch Questions
2024-01-15, 10:28am
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Minor Upgrade Question
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1,067
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rcktscientist
I looked into those torches and decided to stay...
I looked into those torches and decided to stay away. First, they were always sold out when I checked. Second, I worried about getting support from overseas. They were 100 euro plus vat/shipping/etc....
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Torch Questions
2024-01-11, 5:52pm
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Minor Upgrade Question
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1,067
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rcktscientist
Excellent idea! Talk to Bradshaw about it,...
Excellent idea! Talk to Bradshaw about it, probably the most knowledgeable.
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Torch Questions
2024-01-11, 1:10pm
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Minor Upgrade Question
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rcktscientist
The cranked up machines were never reliable, I...
The cranked up machines were never reliable, I think everyone knows that by now.
As far as check valves, they don't help with merged oxycons. The checks are wide open when they are running. If one...
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Torch Questions
2024-01-11, 8:47am
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Minor Upgrade Question
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1,067
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rcktscientist
Check your oxycon outlet pressures while running...
Check your oxycon outlet pressures while running to ensure balance when tied together. Otherwise one will "push" the other one and reduce its lpm flow.
*On oxycons, outlet pressure changes with...
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Torch Questions
2024-01-10, 10:52am
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Minor Upgrade Question
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1,067
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rcktscientist
The Bobcat is a great choice. I run mine on 10lpm...
The Bobcat is a great choice. I run mine on 10lpm and can work up to 1" solid boro all day long. A bit slow on 1" but not terrible. The Lynx is ok on 10lpm but you run the risk of overheating since...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2024-01-04, 9:02am
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Something fun especially for newbies...
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rcktscientist
Some people have success using a hot comb stove,...
Some people have success using a hot comb stove, which is essentially a tiny electrical oven. From what I've heard they get to about 850F so you flame anneal as best you can then stick them in the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-12-12, 11:41am
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Any of you guys have experience with this supplier?
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rcktscientist
This is not uncommon for ABR. Sit tight and hope...
This is not uncommon for ABR. Sit tight and hope for the best. Then consider not using them next time. Mountain Glass seems to be pretty good, maybe try them next.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-12-05, 11:37am
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Kiln Overclocking?
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rcktscientist
Digital temp controllers are just fancy switches...
Digital temp controllers are just fancy switches with relays to handle high current. The user has high degree of control of parameters. Temp limits can be adjusted and even turned off in some cases. ...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-12-05, 8:05am
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The best glass rod type?
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1,908
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rcktscientist
Important point: The higher the COE the lower...
Important point:
The higher the COE the lower the "melting" point...but also the less thermally stable so more cracking issues. That's why people love boro (COE 33 but easy to work). 104 may not be...
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Torch Questions
2023-10-31, 10:51am
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How to connect Mega Minor to 1lb gas canister - I need a link bc Panama
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7,056
Posted By
rcktscientist
Your best approach might be a 0-30psi LP...
Your best approach might be a 0-30psi LP regulator (for a grill and similar to your steak saver BUT NOT THE SAME) and a propane refill adapter. This will allow you to safely connect the 1lb propane...
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Torch Questions
2023-10-23, 8:23am
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How to connect Mega Minor to 1lb gas canister - I need a link bc Panama
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7,056
Posted By
rcktscientist
Looks like you'd be better off going with a 20lb...
Looks like you'd be better off going with a 20lb propane tank. The only downside to that tank size is that it must be kept outside and plumbed in. Not too complex or expensive but a challenge for...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-10-10, 11:27am
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7
Torch and kiln
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2,281
Posted By
rcktscientist
Agree with the others. You're way ahead of...
Agree with the others. You're way ahead of yourself here. Take some classes first or at least get some torch time somewhere. If you can't find anything, perhaps start with a Hot Head but just realize...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-09-20, 8:27am
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23
Annealing questions
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5,083
Posted By
rcktscientist
The opening for the large ovens is just over...
The opening for the large ovens is just over 2.25" at the widest point. I have a small piece of kiln mat in mine but can still fit a 2" marble. I wouldn't say this is a great marble kiln but it works...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2023-09-19, 9:04am
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23
Annealing questions
Views:
5,083
Posted By
rcktscientist
I have the same annealer but highly modified....
I have the same annealer but highly modified. Mine does boro up to 2" thick with no problems at all. I can give you details that may help your quest.
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