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Torch Questions
2022-03-29, 1:36pm
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7
Beginner question on torch and O2 selection.
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2,637
Posted By
Alaska
Take a look at "The Melting Pot" glass site for...
Take a look at "The Melting Pot" glass site for your question.
http://www.talkglass.com/forum/forum.php
Forum:
Studio
2021-02-09, 2:29pm
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23
Gtt Sidewinder or scorpion on oxy concentrators
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7,765
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Alaska
Using a 4 port Scorpion (center fire Cricket)...
Using a 4 port Scorpion (center fire Cricket) with three 5 LPM concentrates on natural gas. With that combination made boro marbles up to 1.1 inches in diameter. Using NG at 5 PSI with the static...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-11-29, 5:38pm
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6
Making glasses out of wine bottles - melting the rims
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12,941
Posted By
Alaska
One way to process fire polishing soda glass for...
One way to process fire polishing soda glass for a drinking glass.
Article
www.bernhardranner.com/blog/2014/9/11/diy-ne-bottle-glasses-fire-polishing
Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSIwjvtZ38w
Forum:
Torch Questions
2020-08-29, 4:14pm
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19
Running torch on natural gas question
Views:
10,500
Posted By
Alaska
319411 One can locate the pressure delivered...
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One can locate the pressure delivered to the house by looking for pressure information as located on the gas meter regulator. Different models may have the data in various locations. In...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-06-17, 3:00pm
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10
Another oxycon question for those with one.
Views:
7,174
Posted By
Alaska
Have you compared using the Cricket with propane...
Have you compared using the Cricket with propane at 5 PSI and natural gas also at 5 PSI?
Have also used both on a Scorpion which has the Cricket as the center fire. In my findings the torch was...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-06-17, 2:54pm
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10
Another oxycon question for those with one.
Views:
7,174
Posted By
Alaska
The amount of oxygen needed for correct flame...
The amount of oxygen needed for correct flame chemistry is dependent on your torch selection plus a number of other factors. What torch are you using?
Portable units IMO are not suitable for...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2020-04-11, 2:20pm
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12
Invacare platinum 10 dropping in oxygen purity as it runs.
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6,287
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Alaska
Have found that in some cases, there is a huge...
Have found that in some cases, there is a huge leak in the large hose from the compressor. This drops the oxygen levels. The compressor is rated for about 40 PSI. Use your hand to feel for any...
Forum:
Boro Room
2019-12-26, 3:33pm
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11
What is biggest Gtt torch with 3 5lpm concentrators
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10,580
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Alaska
The concentrates are all combined into one...
The concentrates are all combined into one manifold. One could use "Y" connectors to perform the same function. Then two oxygen lines are run to the torch as it is a 4 stud unit.
When the torch...
Forum:
Boro Room
2019-12-05, 9:13pm
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11
What is biggest Gtt torch with 3 5lpm concentrators
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10,580
Posted By
Alaska
Take a look at the GTT Mirage and Delta. Perhaps...
Take a look at the GTT Mirage and Delta. Perhaps even bigger. Check with the folks at "talkglass.com" as they use bigger torches for many of their projects.
Your 3 concentrators will not run any...
Forum:
Boro Room
2019-10-09, 3:44pm
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11
Can Glass be Re-Worked after being Annealed?
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10,683
Posted By
Alaska
Agree with the post. With boro, place the...
Agree with the post.
With boro, place the piece in a cold kiln and ramp up to your annealing temperature. Remove and in some cases it may be necessary to slowly bring the piece back to working...
Forum:
Safety
2019-06-20, 8:11pm
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4
Ventilators/fans question
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8,289
Posted By
Alaska
Have been using a Soler & Palau T-250 Fan which...
Have been using a Soler & Palau T-250 Fan which fits 10 inch round duct in combination with a barley box. All installed in 2012 and is still performing well and without issues.
Folks are correct...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-06-20, 7:57pm
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6
Life on a Hothead without MAPP
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5,381
Posted By
Alaska
With an new empty tank check on the cost of...
With an new empty tank check on the cost of having it purged prior to filling. Cost perhaps in the $3 to $5 range. Then so much per gallon for the fill.
Filling can be done at most any location...
Forum:
Boro Room
2019-05-14, 2:12pm
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13
A concentrator question
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9,938
Posted By
Alaska
A 5 LPM machine will have a static pressure in...
A 5 LPM machine will have a static pressure in the range of 5 to 10 psi. Thus it is best to use two machines with the same static output pressure. Most machines have a way to adjust output pressure...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-01-15, 4:51pm
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10
Brass Frit
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4,159
Posted By
Alaska
Use a piece of brass rod and a file to make your...
Use a piece of brass rod and a file to make your own. If larger pieces are needed use a file with a rough surface. Also works well for copper frit.
One source for either could be a junk yard...
Forum:
Boro Room
2019-01-14, 6:37pm
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3
Fuming rod
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5,212
Posted By
Alaska
Use 5 mm clear boro. It all comes down to a...
Use 5 mm clear boro. It all comes down to a personal preference.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-11-10, 6:07pm
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7
Can you use a ceramic kiln for annealing beads?
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3,304
Posted By
Alaska
As stated, a kiln setter is not adequate for...
As stated, a kiln setter is not adequate for glasswork annealing. One can purchase a new controller or build your own. Using a PID controller such as the Fuji PXR-3, in combination with a SSR,...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-09-23, 5:47pm
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16
Didymium Glasses in Readers?
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7,181
Posted By
Alaska
Another option is to use a shield. Works well to...
Another option is to use a shield. Works well to filter plus acts as a blast shield.
The folks at Blue Moon Glassworks in Texas carry this item. It is called a "Phillips Polycarbonate Sodium...
Forum:
Studio
2018-09-09, 3:47pm
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3
Is ALUMINIUM SHEETING good enough?
Views:
6,438
Posted By
Alaska
What works for my application is "HardieBacker...
What works for my application is "HardieBacker Wet Area 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 0.42 in. Cement Backerboard". It is light gray and does not flex like a thin sheet of aluminum. About $17 USD from a home...
Forum:
Studio
2018-05-04, 4:14pm
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3
Oxygen Concentrator Help
Views:
6,686
Posted By
Alaska
Many folks do very well with a 5 PSI unit at 5...
Many folks do very well with a 5 PSI unit at 5 LPM. The required pressure for best performance will be specified by the torch manufacture along with the needed LPM for both fuel and oxygen. It...
Forum:
Safety
2018-02-21, 5:13pm
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10
Regulator for hooking up to natural gas?
Views:
10,212
Posted By
Alaska
From the GTT website in regard to the Scorpion: ...
From the GTT website in regard to the Scorpion:
"The Scorpion was designed with concentrators, low pressure and low consumption in mind. The Scorpion runs great on one 10 LPM concentrator or two 5...
Forum:
Safety
2018-02-21, 2:02pm
Replies:
10
Regulator for hooking up to natural gas?
Views:
10,212
Posted By
Alaska
Have been using NG at 5 PSI on a GTT Scorpion...
Have been using NG at 5 PSI on a GTT Scorpion (center fire Cricket) and the torch works well on both boro and soft glass. It is nice that NG in your area is at a usable pressure. In many places it...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-04-27, 4:33pm
Replies:
16
Can you hook up multiple torches (12) to natural gas line?
Views:
12,703
Posted By
Alaska
Give this link a try: ...
Give this link a try:
(http://gas-tec.com/torchboosters.html)
Gas Tec make a number of NG boosters. They are not inexpensive. They may have some refurbished units available for less cost. ...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-04-22, 3:57pm
Replies:
12
Newbie needs oxygen
Views:
3,946
Posted By
Alaska
A used oxygen concentrator can often be found on...
A used oxygen concentrator can often be found on Craig's List in the range of $125 to $250. Look for one with low hours perhaps less than 1000. The more hours on the machine should be reflected in...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-04-22, 3:47pm
Replies:
16
Can you hook up multiple torches (12) to natural gas line?
Views:
12,703
Posted By
Alaska
The issue with using NG, at household pressures...
The issue with using NG, at household pressures (1/3 PSI), is the torch is starved for fuel. The torch will still work, but can not go beyond what fuel is available. Ran a Scorpion at 1/3 PSI and...
Forum:
Boro Room
2017-03-01, 3:46pm
Replies:
5
Torch and Oxycon settings
Views:
5,459
Posted By
Alaska
The concentrator manual will list the oxygen...
The concentrator manual will list the oxygen purity at various LPMs. The general rule of thump, as pointed out above, is to set less than maximum.
In most cases, unless the torch is raged, the...
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