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Mark Parkinson
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Safety
2016-06-22, 2:40pm
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Kiln repair (infinite switch)
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Mark Parkinson
maybe I did not explain it well enough the kiln...
maybe I did not explain it well enough the kiln is plugged into a separate stand alone controller that uses its own thermocouple to monitor the kiln the only thing the infinite switch did was to...
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Safety
2016-06-21, 6:05pm
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Kiln repair (infinite switch)
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4,742
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Mark Parkinson
Kiln repair (infinite switch)
I have a Jen Ken AF 1381 that is my overflow kiln when I have filled the Paragon.
The infinite switch has gone on it. I have been using the switch in the high position for about 2 years and using...
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Studio
2015-06-06, 12:11pm
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Woodstove in studio?
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6,462
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Mark Parkinson
I had a woodstove in my studio, 700 ft square...
I had a woodstove in my studio, 700 ft square outbuilding and removed it in favour of a pellet stove. A lot less work, the same nice dry heat, and no ash floating around the studio after I cleaned...
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Studio
2015-02-13, 6:32pm
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Studio Picture Collection - all members!
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36,758
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Mark Parkinson
actually I don't just ran out :wtf:
actually I don't just ran out :wtf:
Forum:
Studio
2015-01-06, 7:17pm
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Studio Picture Collection - all members!
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36,758
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
My rearraged studio
the torching area
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torching kiln
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stained glass area
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2014-04-06, 6:56am
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10
Kilns in Canada
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10,029
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
I use a paragon F130 for that reason, although I...
I use a paragon F130 for that reason, although I do have one of their (Glass Hive) stand alone controllers for my slumping kiln. Glass hive kilns from what I have seen will meet the CSA requirements...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2013-06-26, 4:29am
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Foot pedal questions
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11,080
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Mark Parkinson
I built my own foot pedal to run on my Scorpion...
I built my own foot pedal to run on my Scorpion with a 5M on the inner fire and a 20M on the outer fire I bought all the parts from ebay for less than $50.00 the valve for the outer fire exhausts to...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-12-03, 5:15pm
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bent mandrels
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10,103
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Mark Parkinson
to straighten mandrells place on a smooth flat...
to straighten mandrells place on a smooth flat surface 5 or 10 at a time place a heavy flat object on top the length of the mandells or longer and roll them back and forth will straighten out 99% of...
Forum:
Studio
2012-07-13, 1:27pm
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glass storage in front of windows
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11,733
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
The windows you see in the photos are north...
The windows you see in the photos are north facing so the sun is not a big problem except late in the afternoon .... when the kilns are just about full any way .... the view can be distracting at...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-07-08, 4:58pm
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Another kiln?
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3,088
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
At present I have 4 Kilns in my studio but by far...
At present I have 4 Kilns in my studio but by far the most used due to its convieniance is a Paragon f350 I like the 11 x 11 x 11 inside dimentions when doing sculptural work and the bead door in the...
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Studio
2012-07-08, 4:44pm
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26
glass storage in front of windows
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11,733
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
heres my solution, excuse the messy bench please....
heres my solution, excuse the messy bench please.
I use piping for built in vacuum cleaners its 2" diameter and costs $4.00 for a ten foot length I cut it to 11" lengths ( I like the rods sticking...
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Boro Room
2012-02-12, 9:46am
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9
small favors please? newbie!
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2,488
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
heres a list that AIG put together for the...
heres a list that AIG put together for the requirements of the various torches
http://artistryinglass.on.ca/charts/oxygenrequirementsfortorches.html
its showing that a Red Max requires 45Lpm...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-01-13, 5:46am
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Oxygen Concentrator Questions?
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3,500
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Mark Parkinson
I just went through this very problem... I looked...
I just went through this very problem... I looked at the price of shipping two ways + the costs of rebuilding the compressor and it came to more than 50% of the price of a "new" one, decided to...
Forum:
Studio
2012-01-10, 5:59am
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11
Setting up a studio in Ontario
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3,687
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Thats a very good point Pam ... if anything...
Thats a very good point Pam ... if anything happens and you have non CSA equipment in your studio your insurance company will deny your claim so fast it will make your head spin.
A further point if...
Forum:
Studio
2012-01-09, 3:51pm
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11
Setting up a studio in Ontario
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3,687
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
got the e-mail ... sorry got caught up in some...
got the e-mail ... sorry got caught up in some drama here (idiot contractor) have replied to your general questions
Forum:
Studio
2012-01-07, 7:16am
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11
Setting up a studio in Ontario
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3,687
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Annie I am a building inspector in Ontario. I can...
Annie I am a building inspector in Ontario. I can probably answer any specific question that you have you can e-mail or PM me if you would feel more comfortable with that .
the first question I...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-11-29, 7:27pm
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53
First Torch - Opinions Please
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16,440
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Mark Parkinson
thats funny been doing exactly that for years ......
thats funny been doing exactly that for years ... as always its about how you use the tools not the tools
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-10-09, 5:41am
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5
Creating a coil in tubing?
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2,713
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
graphite tape.... THATS IT thank you ... will...
graphite tape.... THATS IT thank you ... will order some today ... in the mean time I will try Glassdog's method and see how that works for me ... no ribbon burner yet but its on my list if I ever...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-10-08, 7:24am
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5
Creating a coil in tubing?
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2,713
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Creating a coil in tubing?
I would like to make some straws for a "cocktail" theme party using some 8mm boro tube.
part of my design calls for a helical coil in the middle of the straw I read somewhere (and forgot to...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2011-10-05, 6:25pm
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4
Glasshive rocks
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1,898
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Sangita your question would be best answered by...
Sangita your question would be best answered by e-mailing Pam and Mike. they answer all questions about thier product quickly and in a concidered manner.
their e-mail is on the website
...
Forum:
Customer Service Kiosk
2011-10-04, 5:30pm
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4
Glasshive rocks
Views:
1,898
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Glasshive rocks
I needed a stand alone controller for my big fusing kiln (reconfigured ceramic kiln)
Mike and Pam custom built it and shipped it in great time.
completely plug and play ...I programed my...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-09-04, 4:44am
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16
razor kit question
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4,205
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
Tempted to say google it like everyone else...
Tempted to say google it like everyone else does... but here you go
http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2081311/Razor-Turning-Kit.aspx
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-07, 6:57am
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3
Suggestions - Affordable festival tent?
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1,981
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
try the Caravan tents at Costco mine has stood up...
try the Caravan tents at Costco mine has stood up for years of abuse and heavy winds
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-07, 5:41am
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4
Annealing Keys
Views:
1,740
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
With metal (steel and iron) annealing is done to...
With metal (steel and iron) annealing is done to soften the metal to make it easier to work with this would not result in a bright sound from the keys.This is done in much the same way as glass with...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-07-02, 9:30am
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5
Mason jar COE
Views:
3,379
Posted By
Mark Parkinson
my father used to work for Dominion Glass they...
my father used to work for Dominion Glass they made beer bottles,mason jars,baby food botles and for a long time the fancy bottles that Avon used for their "collector" bottles
I aked him a whule...
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