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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2023-01-13, 10:54am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By kansassky
I use a mandrel and carbide grit to clean bead...

I use a mandrel and carbide grit to clean bead release from all beads.
I do not use a diamond drill bit.
I find that a diamond drill bit can chip the glass around the bead hole.
My long beads are...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2022-10-05, 2:52pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By kansassky
https://dlawlesshardware.blogspot.com/2016/02/cust...

https://dlawlesshardware.blogspot.com/2016/02/custom-make-your-own-cabinet-knobs.html
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2022-10-05, 2:51pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By kansassky
https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/knob-base-for-gla...

https://www.dlawlesshardware.com/knob-base-for-glas-cabochon-or-insert.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=18283950120&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijRm9HEOn1ErGvI4ghQWTrxrpQ4feGmXcJnoF...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2022-10-05, 2:46pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By kansassky
https://www.etsy.com/listing/84516172/diy-drawer-p...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/84516172/diy-drawer-pull-with-optional-kit-silver?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_e-home_and_living-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw1v...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-10-27, 4:54pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,765
Posted By kansassky
Um, some advice…don’t wave your glass rod in and...

Um, some advice…don’t wave your glass rod in and out of the flame to warm it.

What you are doing is actually shocking it by doing that.
Waving causes hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold.

It’s...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2021-10-25, 1:34pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,653
Posted By kansassky
Jo Ann, I have developed a specialty...

Jo Ann,

I have developed a specialty product for enhancing and protecting etched glass.
It is called “Bead Butter” and I sell it on etsy. ...
Forum: Torch Questions 2021-09-15, 7:33am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,474
Posted By kansassky
I too, keep my torch base covered in foil. It...

I too, keep my torch base covered in foil. It keeps the base pristine for resale.

Makes a huge difference in appearance when you are ready to sell.
Forum: Presses 2021-09-02, 5:03pm
Replies: 2
Views: 5,335
Posted By kansassky
I am looking for the large lentil masher. I...

I am looking for the large lentil masher.

I have written an email to Frank via etsy.
Forum: Torch Questions 2021-07-18, 8:08am
Replies: 40
Views: 20,701
Posted By kansassky
I sold my new Lynx within six weeks. I had the...

I sold my new Lynx within six weeks.
I had the same issue…the Lynx flame was too focused and narrow.

I bought a Bravo three years ago and couldn’t be happier with it.
It’s an amazing...
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2020-02-13, 3:35pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,211
Posted By kansassky
Before purchase, can you please let us know if...

Before purchase, can you please let us know if this is a tutorial for 104, 96, or 90 COE?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-09-30, 5:01pm
Replies: 8
Views: 4,024
Posted By kansassky
Yep. Goes on a cellphone. For phone charms.

Yep. Goes on a cellphone. For phone charms.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-09-10, 7:19am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,199
Posted By kansassky
I totally agree with Phill. There are companies...

I totally agree with Phill.
There are companies who take apart oxycons and adjust them inside.
Don’t do that!

My local concentrator repair guru was aghast when he discovered this had been done...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-09-07, 7:15am
Replies: 24
Views: 10,419
Posted By kansassky
Sadly, this is typical for Scott. He has...

Sadly, this is typical for Scott.

He has promised dozens of times that things will be different.

They are not.
Forum: Studio 2019-07-28, 5:19pm
Replies: 12
Views: 9,331
Posted By kansassky
You could keep your propane tank outside and run...

You could keep your propane tank outside and run the hose through the window, too.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-07-27, 3:04pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,105
Posted By kansassky
Concentrator Gary, my local concentrator repair...

Concentrator Gary, my local concentrator repair guy, and highly-respected guru, says much depends upon whether the unit is brand new or refurbished. If your concentrator guts have been “adjusted” to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-06-27, 5:52am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,952
Posted By kansassky
Airgas will only fill their own tanks. (Name...

Airgas will only fill their own tanks. (Name stamped)

Can’t speak for other companies.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2019-05-20, 2:41pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,533
Posted By kansassky
I have a copy I will sell. Send me a private...

I have a copy I will sell.

Send me a private message?
Forum: Studio 2019-01-09, 9:15am
Replies: 6
Views: 6,038
Posted By kansassky
You can easily calibrate your kiln. Take one...

You can easily calibrate your kiln.

Take one of those round oven thermometers.

Set your kiln to 400 degrees.
Put your oven thermometer inside.
Wait for the kiln to come up to temp.
Check the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2018-12-19, 8:04am
Replies: 17
Views: 7,280
Posted By kansassky
I HATED the Lynx I had. Flame was way too...

I HATED the Lynx I had.

Flame was way too focused.

I bought an Alpha for less than half the price of the Lynx.
I have been blissfully happy with the Alpha.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-10-27, 7:20am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,375
Posted By kansassky
I would like to add the following... From a...

I would like to add the following...

From a practical standpoint, you can almost always sell any outgrown equipment.
You can learn more and move up to a new torch or new tools when you are ready....
Forum: Torch Questions 2018-10-20, 12:50pm
Replies: 17
Views: 7,280
Posted By kansassky
Please look seriously at the Bethlehem Alpha. It...

Please look seriously at the Bethlehem Alpha. It is a GEM of a torch!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-09-26, 5:02pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,740
Posted By kansassky
I have. The Mega Minor is slightly hotter. ...

I have.

The Mega Minor is slightly hotter. Not much.
I ditched the Mega and bought a Bethlehem Alpha.

Best decision I ever made.
The Alpha is amazing and on-par cost-wise with the Mega...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-09-01, 10:10am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,418
Posted By kansassky
Touch your melted gather (lightly) to the FRONT...

Touch your melted gather (lightly) to the FRONT of the mandrel while turning.

NOT to the top of the mandrel.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-07-18, 6:45am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,395
Posted By kansassky
Effetre Sedona. First on the left in this...

Effetre Sedona.

First on the left in this photo.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-07-16, 7:37am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,960
Posted By kansassky
Just checking. I still see many lampworkers...

Just checking.

I still see many lampworkers preparing to use a room temp cane by dipping the end in and out of the flame or waving it back and forth in the flame tip.

DON’T DO THIS!

By...
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