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Forum:
Safety
2009-08-06, 7:02am
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Glasses for looking into kiln
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AVC-Ed
Looking into a kiln briefly while loading a...
Looking into a kiln briefly while loading a finished bead doesn't expose you to vast amounts of IR (infrared) radiation (heat energy) and therefore does not require additional protection.
Now, if...
Forum:
Safety
2009-08-04, 5:46am
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5
Clearing out building for safety's sake
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2,911
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AVC-Ed
Mike Aurelius says to get any gasoline cans and...
Mike Aurelius says to get any gasoline cans and anything that keeps gasoline (lawn mower, chain saw, automobile etc) at least 10 feet from the open flame. This is mostly for safety's sake. Gasoline...
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-30, 6:26am
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7
Alternate Ventelation Plan....please help
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3,767
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AVC-Ed
Other ventilation articles that Mike wrote: To...
Other ventilation articles that Mike wrote: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
At some point, unless you have windows that are...
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-30, 6:23am
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4
Fresh Air Duct Question
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2,485
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AVC-Ed
Start here: To view links or images in this forum...
Start here: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Other articles that Mike Aurelius has written on ventilation: To view links or...
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-20, 12:38pm
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11
propane/oxygen new studio question
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5,230
Posted By
AVC-Ed
There are no problems with working one story up. ...
There are no problems with working one story up.
If you have concerns regarding pressure, instead of using standard 1/4" lines, use 3/8" or 1/2" lines. Because of the length and location, at a...
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-17, 8:57am
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7
Didydium Glasses
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4,452
Posted By
AVC-Ed
ACE/AUR-92 lenses do not protect against IR...
ACE/AUR-92 lenses do not protect against IR energy from fusing. You need a minimum of a shade 2.0 to safely peek into your kiln.
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-07, 8:06am
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10
Vermiculite Safety...
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AVC-Ed
It wasn't so much a change in formulation as a...
It wasn't so much a change in formulation as a change in both Federal Standards and the discovery that the mine where a large percentage of the vermiculite was being mined had natural asbestos in it....
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-07, 5:46am
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10
Vermiculite Safety...
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4,302
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AVC-Ed
There used to be an issue with asbestos in...
There used to be an issue with asbestos in vermiculite, but that was about 5-10 years ago, and is no longer an issue unless you are using vermiculite from an unknown source (ie: someone gives it to...
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-06, 10:32am
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7
Didydium Glasses
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4,452
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Or get readers in the AUR/ACE filter. Both Aura...
Or get readers in the AUR/ACE filter. Both Aura and Phillips make them.
Forum:
Safety
2009-07-06, 7:31am
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8
Lampwork class in greater Houston today?
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6,358
Posted By
AVC-Ed
It really doesn't matter which way you turn them...
It really doesn't matter which way you turn them off as long as you turn them off. Do them both at the same time if that works for you. The reason for POOP or POPO is to make it easy to remember a...
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-29, 6:52am
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10
Where to find good basic Ventilation information / resources?
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AVC-Ed
There are at least a couple of pictures of what...
There are at least a couple of pictures of what you are looking for on Mike's blog, including building of the tables and ducting underneath for fresh air.
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-29, 6:51am
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3
So what are a couple of holes in the house?
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2,200
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AVC-Ed
There are a couple of ways that they insulate,...
There are a couple of ways that they insulate, depending on the plumber:
1. Putty - they use a cold-flexible putty that is pushed in place by hand pressure all around the opening.
2. Spray in...
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-18, 6:16am
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7
Ventilation ideas for upstairs studio please!
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AVC-Ed
What I'd do is to run the air conditioner in the...
What I'd do is to run the air conditioner in the evening to cool down the space. By doing this before the heat of the day kicks in you get a head start on keeping the room cool. At the very least,...
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-12, 7:24am
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10
Lampworking and Eye Health?
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4,009
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Usually a light(er) welding filter, like a shade...
Usually a light(er) welding filter, like a shade 3. You may also wish to consider using an actual boro filter in a shade 3, which also includes a sodium flare filter.
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-12, 6:12am
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10
Lampworking and Eye Health?
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Posted By
AVC-Ed
It is far more than just changing the type of...
It is far more than just changing the type of filter you work with. It may entail some work habit changes as well.
Mike Aurelius has written a couple of excellent articles here: To view links or...
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-04, 10:23am
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5
plexiglass barley box?
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4,420
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Plexiglass, like most plastic and polycarbonate...
Plexiglass, like most plastic and polycarbonate materials, emits toxic fumes when melting and burning. They should be kept far away (like at least 3 feet) from open flames.
Forum:
Safety
2009-06-02, 8:01am
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31
safety glasses
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6,398
Posted By
AVC-Ed
You need contrast in order to differentiate the...
You need contrast in order to differentiate the background and the torch.
I suggest using either a dark grey or black background. It should be something flameproof, but it certainly can be painted.
Forum:
Safety
2009-05-20, 5:59am
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84
In line Fan? Squirrel Cage Fan?
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33,829
Posted By
AVC-Ed
From Mike:
From Mike:
Forum:
Safety
2009-05-18, 6:22am
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4
Vent Hood?? HELP!!
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3,151
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Actually, it depends on the angle of your torch...
Actually, it depends on the angle of your torch and how deep your bench is.
The best way to set the hood height is to use the following method as shown in Mike Aurelius' safety blog: To view links...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-12, 6:54am
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10
Opinions or Recommendations Kilns to Purchase
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2,900
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Aura just re-launched the line of RANA annealers...
Aura just re-launched the line of RANA annealers with the Bead Annealer: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Interior measures 14"...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-07, 7:28am
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29
Best Mandrels????
Views:
10,385
Posted By
AVC-Ed
I've also noted that a couple of USPS shipping...
I've also noted that a couple of USPS shipping options were missing off the selection list on the website, and I've asked Mike to get that resolved. Hopefully, that will address any issues regarding...
Forum:
Safety
2009-05-07, 7:26am
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5
Hood Size
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2,438
Posted By
AVC-Ed
Lana -- find out if the seller would be able to...
Lana -- find out if the seller would be able to put internal baffles in the hood to narrow down the draw area of the hood. This would separate out the area over your bench, and if at a later time you...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-06, 10:14am
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29
Best Mandrels????
Views:
10,385
Posted By
AVC-Ed
This is correct. It's called tempering (just like...
This is correct. It's called tempering (just like you do with swords!).
Use an upside down cast iron skillet (cast iron won't flake like steel or stainless does) and lay the rods loosely bundled...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-06, 10:11am
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29
Best Mandrels????
Views:
10,385
Posted By
AVC-Ed
No, it doesn't. The discount is available only on...
No, it doesn't. The discount is available only on the AVC website.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2009-05-06, 10:09am
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29
Best Mandrels????
Views:
10,385
Posted By
AVC-Ed
I understand. However, the Post Office has...
I understand. However, the Post Office has managed in the past to bend 1/16" mandrels on us, so we now ship them in cardboard tubes to prevent that. There's no point in ordering mandrels in a padded...
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