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Forum: Boro Room 2012-01-20, 5:43pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,309
Posted By crofootadv
it does make wonderful practice glass if you are...

it does make wonderful practice glass if you are learning and/or just want to try something new, if you can make asian boro sing, you can do wonders with good glass.
Forum: Boro Room 2011-12-24, 12:51pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,789
Posted By crofootadv
Second this advice, TAG Red Elvis is the easiest...

Second this advice, TAG Red Elvis is the easiest to work for sure, and the most consistant & easiest to kiln strike.
Forum: Safety 2011-10-19, 12:24pm
Replies: 0
Views: 3,148
Posted By crofootadv
"Inlet Airstream Temperature" rating on fans

I've searched and I can't find any advice on the Max Inlet airstream temperature rating on most vent fans. Some are rated at 104, some at 140, but none really seem to be high to where the exhaust...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-09-05, 8:45am
Replies: 38
Views: 9,774
Posted By crofootadv
I've been doing tops for years - I've sold all my...

I've been doing tops for years - I've sold all my good ones, but I'll make some more and report the results. Great Idea !
Forum: Boro Room 2011-07-06, 2:44pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,490
Posted By crofootadv
Yes you can - to a certain point, and you'll find...

Yes you can - to a certain point, and you'll find it. Small round objects usually cool and batch anneal nicely later, BUT anything that took a lot of time, ANYthing assembled from component pieces,...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-07-05, 2:09pm
Replies: 53
Views: 16,440
Posted By crofootadv
Don't hide, Heck - start another "First Kiln"...

Don't hide, Heck - start another "First Kiln" thread, we haven't had a one of those in a couple of months ! and don't let anybody bitching about thread subjects stop you, it's all valuable info, or...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-06-28, 2:05pm
Replies: 26
Views: 5,257
Posted By crofootadv
I've had good luck with Trev's, ABR, and MGA,...

I've had good luck with Trev's, ABR, and MGA, sometimes Wale and Franz too......BUT I mostly order from MGA for these reasons :

1) I actually went there once, and they are very cool dudes.
2)...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-06-28, 1:48pm
Replies: 53
Views: 16,440
Posted By crofootadv
$.02 - don't discount the minor burner or other...

$.02 - don't discount the minor burner or other small glass torches - they are very easy to get a neutral flame and get colors to strike, that's the difference between a torch made for glass and a...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-06-01, 7:39pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,381
Posted By crofootadv
The trick is to not use fingers for the final...

The trick is to not use fingers for the final punty polish at all. The way it was explained to me: Make the last punty be a real delicate cold seal, then crack the marble off into slightly smaller...
Forum: Safety 2011-03-04, 11:31am
Replies: 21
Views: 6,001
Posted By crofootadv
Your local welding shop will have universal torch...

Your local welding shop will have universal torch cleaning kits for about $5...if you go to the Airgas in Plymouth, MI, they guys there know thier stuff. There's even several glassworkers in the...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-02-25, 12:43pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,720
Posted By crofootadv
I've had my Redmax for just about a year now and...

I've had my Redmax for just about a year now and YES, it will suck a smaller O2 tank dry in just a couple of hours if you're running the big torch all the time. I use the top mount (I have the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-02-18, 8:25am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,463
Posted By crofootadv
I had this same though, because my allergies are...

I had this same though, because my allergies are flaring up with all this crazy warm weather were having here in Michigan. What happens when she sits in the room without the torch running ?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-19, 9:08am
Replies: 31
Views: 18,761
Posted By crofootadv
How come Paragon's own website lists the...

How come Paragon's own website lists the Bluebird's interior height as 2.75" ?

Chamber Width 20.00 IN 508 mm
Chamber Depth 6.00 IN 152 mm
Chamber Height 2.75 IN 70 mm

I see now that...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-14, 8:48am
Replies: 31
Views: 18,761
Posted By crofootadv
Just checked Paragon's website, the regular...

Just checked Paragon's website, the regular bluebird is only 2.75" high inside, that just feels kinda short to me when you are trying to put something all the way into the back.

To view links or...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-01-14, 8:36am
Replies: 31
Views: 18,761
Posted By crofootadv
I have a BlueBird XL, it's great and I'm glad I...

I have a BlueBird XL, it's great and I'm glad I bought it, but I got it as a demo kiln and got a super deal on it.

If I had to do it all over again, and I was going to be paying list price, I'd...
Forum: Boro Room 2011-01-01, 3:21pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,002
Posted By crofootadv
At my age, usually what kicks in is my Fiber One...

At my age, usually what kicks in is my Fiber One cereal and morning coffee "speeding" things along.....hopefully your "something" is way more fun.

BTW - your original topic was great info as well.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-12-21, 9:37pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,885
Posted By crofootadv
I've done lots of swizzle sticks, but I use 7mm...

I've done lots of swizzle sticks, but I use 7mm or 8mm clear boro rod then top off with a small boro marble, or make the embellishment out of the rod itself.

I would NOT make them out of a...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-12-13, 11:05am
Replies: 16
Views: 4,934
Posted By crofootadv
I've been using GA Paris Green-6 (4646) to make...

I've been using GA Paris Green-6 (4646) to make green icicles, it stays a nce transparent dark green. Also layering this green over white, it's interesting, but I'm still playing with it.

OH,...
Forum: Safety 2010-10-30, 12:38pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,841
Posted By crofootadv
Phillips Assurance (sp?) frames are the best -...

Phillips Assurance (sp?) frames are the best - solid metal, with spring hinges, gripper pads on the earpieces, and independently moveable nose pieces will do wonders for the fit, and if they fit...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-10-18, 7:27pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,146
Posted By crofootadv
Yup, I 'd second what Harold said. If you're...

Yup, I 'd second what Harold said. If you're spending that much on a fancy new torch, spend 1/10th that amount on a decent regulator.

I personally like two gauge regs.
Forum: Boro Room 2010-10-18, 10:37am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,146
Posted By crofootadv
AH - an adjustable single-stage, with no gauge. ...

AH - an adjustable single-stage, with no gauge. This will work fine of course, you've been using it for some time, right ?

Looks like it has four settings: Off, 1 bar, 2 bar, 3 bar. One Bar...
Forum: Boro Room 2010-10-18, 9:18am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,146
Posted By crofootadv
Does your propane regulator have two gauges or...

Does your propane regulator have two gauges or just one ? If it has two, the one that's marked in much higher is the pressure in the tank (mine stays at about 100psi until the tank is almost...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2010-10-08, 11:01am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,335
Posted By crofootadv
You can, but you'd probably have to custom-fit...

You can, but you'd probably have to custom-fit some of the hoses and a regulator, and even then most medical tanks just aren't big enough to run any torch for very long.
Forum: Studio 2010-10-07, 11:18am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,699
Posted By crofootadv
Figure out how many outlets you think you need...

Figure out how many outlets you think you need now, then double it and add 25%....if you think you need 5, put in 12.

Seperate circuts for kiln and oxycon, of course.
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2010-10-07, 8:52am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,956
Posted By crofootadv
Putting your phone in the center console of your...

Putting your phone in the center console of your car and letting your 2-yr-old spill an entire 32-oz McDonald's coke on it does not work either....although it did clean the dirty carpet on the floor...
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