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Torch Questions
2016-05-25, 5:19pm
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Torch and Oxycon Upgrade
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Hmmmmm . . . nobody?? Is it something I said?
Hmmmmm . . . nobody?? Is it something I said?
Forum:
Torch Questions
2016-05-24, 9:37pm
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4
Torch and Oxycon Upgrade
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5,795
Posted By
foolrex
Torch and Oxycon Upgrade
So, been using a Bobcat and 2 5lpm oxycons for a couple years now and looking to upgrade everything.
I work mostly 104 COE but thinking about larger stuff and possibly some boro.
I am...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-01-09, 6:53pm
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Poll:
Is your lampworking dependent on the weather?
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30,631
Posted By
foolrex
Kind of lucky here in the Bay Area - summers tend...
Kind of lucky here in the Bay Area - summers tend to be fairly cool and winters are not too harsh; but when it gets colder than 50 in my uninsulated garage, I (like others here) worry about my...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-10, 9:52pm
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Dumb question about bead release
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4,244
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foolrex
I always soak in water, Then use a paper towel. ...
I always soak in water, Then use a paper towel. If they don't come off easily, I put the mandrel in a bench vise and grip the bead with the towel and/or bare hand. If I STILL have a problem, I...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-08-10, 9:42pm
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21
Poll:
Studio layout thoughts
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7,877
Posted By
foolrex
Voted for mess, but . . . I am a righty. For...
Voted for mess, but . . . I am a righty. For electrical reasons, my kiln is on the left of my chair . . . which leaves most of my glass storgae on the right of where I sit. In a cabinet under the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-26, 10:29pm
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5
Compressing own oxy with concentrator?
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3,010
Posted By
foolrex
Maybe you heard about this thing from the...
Maybe you heard about this thing from the "Homemade Tools" thread over in the Gallery" section?
http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2569552&postcount=115...
Forum:
Website help and critique
2011-03-03, 1:54pm
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Critiques?
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4,947
Posted By
foolrex
I noticed that on some of those BHB pictures. ...
I noticed that on some of those BHB pictures. Needless to say, they won't be sent out without a thorough cleaning (and when I get time, I'll probably take new pictures). Also, we have a Nortel bead...
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Website help and critique
2011-03-03, 1:51pm
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Critiques?
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4,947
Posted By
foolrex
I have taken text from many places, including...
I have taken text from many places, including wikipedia and other sites - probably including Kim's - and tried to rewrite in my own voice as much as possible. When I started making beads (on a...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-02-26, 5:34pm
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10
steel pattern sheets?
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2,368
Posted By
foolrex
Think outside the box a little? :idea: . . ....
Think outside the box a little? :idea: . . . maybe look at a steel wood rasp from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-chisel-rasp-set-96955.html Or, if you want bigger "waffles"...
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Website help and critique
2011-02-26, 12:59pm
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Critiques?
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4,947
Posted By
foolrex
I understand, but unfortunately this whole site...
I understand, but unfortunately this whole site was put together with a "drag & drop" site builder (free with the hosting) that doesn't provide options for that (at least none I could discern for...
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Website help and critique
2011-02-25, 7:21pm
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10
Critiques?
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4,947
Posted By
foolrex
Critiques?
Give it a look and tell me what you think:
http://ishumdesigns.com/
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-02-15, 5:52pm
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Mentor request and other questions
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5,745
Posted By
foolrex
Rather than google, I like to use the "search"...
Rather than google, I like to use the "search" function here on LE. I can sometimes get a thread that answers my specific question, but I also find/stumble upon threads that have other great info...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-02-04, 9:54am
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Ask me anything!
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416,824
Posted By
foolrex
Just been lurking (mostly because I don't feel...
Just been lurking (mostly because I don't feel experienced enough to ask a coherent question) on this thread for days and must say that it is one of the most extraordinary I have ever enjoyed. The...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-02-03, 1:20pm
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17
Quiet torch?
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5,610
Posted By
foolrex
I run a Bobcat, two oxy cons and a vent fan (200...
I run a Bobcat, two oxy cons and a vent fan (200 cfm) . . . all of that at once is still WAY more quiet than my HH!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-27, 10:09pm
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36
how to make stripes Please help me
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9,221
Posted By
foolrex
Heck, I'd LOVE to know how that second bead was...
Heck, I'd LOVE to know how that second bead was done! WOW!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-24, 1:11pm
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27
Looking to Get Started
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6,664
Posted By
foolrex
I recommend taking a class first, if at all...
I recommend taking a class first, if at all possible.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-21, 10:48pm
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20
Kiln Capacity - Regular vs Short Guy
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4,531
Posted By
foolrex
Okay, Mike & Pam, just ordered a "Regular Guy" -...
Okay, Mike & Pam, just ordered a "Regular Guy" - know you guys are hitting the road. I just hope I get that baby soon (actual birthday not until 2/10 - but I am not averse to starting to use it...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-20, 4:24pm
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20
Kiln Capacity - Regular vs Short Guy
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4,531
Posted By
foolrex
Thanks for the input all. Pam, we'll (either the...
Thanks for the input all. Pam, we'll (either the wife or I) call if we have more questions. And Hayley, thanks for your input too (it will help in lobbying with the wife :-$). You see, I have a...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-20, 12:17pm
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20
Kiln Capacity - Regular vs Short Guy
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4,531
Posted By
foolrex
Kiln Capacity - Regular vs Short Guy
So . . . how many beads (on mandrel) can you typically put in these two Glass Hive kilns? Looking at buying one or the other (in the next three weeks or so) and really could use some sage guidance. ...
Forum:
Studio
2011-01-18, 7:29pm
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13
Pics PLS! Hook up of OxyCon to torch
Views:
4,267
Posted By
foolrex
Also, you know to open the oxy valve on your...
Also, you know to open the oxy valve on your torch all the way before you turn on the oxy con, right? And let the concentrator run for about 10 minutes before you close the valve, light your torch...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-17, 6:25pm
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16
Want to learn to core beads
Views:
3,564
Posted By
foolrex
Can you use stainless steel to core too?
Can you use stainless steel to core too?
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-01-07, 5:55pm
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6
Neutral Flame?
Views:
4,777
Posted By
foolrex
Neutral Flame?
When I started all of this glass obsession - way back in September of 2010 - I used a Hot Head and I just used the flame I got.
But Christmas brought a Bobcat (a couple of oxy cons from a local...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-07, 11:16am
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0
Neutral flame, reducing, oxidizing??
Views:
1,653
Posted By
foolrex
Neutral flame, reducing, oxidizing??
Post is gone . . . .
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-06, 10:40pm
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3
Silver Glass and No Kiln
Views:
1,833
Posted By
foolrex
Today, after reviewing some of the "Silver Glass...
Today, after reviewing some of the "Silver Glass 101" stuff on Hayley's website, I did much better with the striking silvers. I think I wasn't being patient enough with the striking glasses (all I...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-06, 4:13pm
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3
Silver Glass and No Kiln
Views:
1,833
Posted By
foolrex
Silver Glass and No Kiln
I have recently started playing with silver glass (everything from raku, to dark silver plum, to both reducing and striking DH glasses, to Fire Lotus). I have read numerous threads here (and over on...
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