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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-05-12, 9:01am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,537
Posted By rdbeads
I want to add that the tutorial is fantastic.

I want to add that the tutorial is fantastic.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-18, 9:01am
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By rdbeads
Thanks for the info, Dave. I found it strange...

Thanks for the info, Dave. I found it strange that non of the sites list dimensions. That is kind of important. I will order one from you in a week or so.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-16, 9:06am
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By rdbeads
Thank you for the size info. Looks like I will...

Thank you for the size info. Looks like I will have to get one in the next couple of weeks.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-15, 9:35am
Replies: 76
Views: 17,405
Posted By rdbeads
I have looked at these for a while. I can never a...

I have looked at these for a while. I can never a size for the heads. Anyone know the size of the lentil and tabular presses? Thanks.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-05-01, 9:15am
Replies: 55
Views: 12,986
Posted By rdbeads
I wear prescription glasses. I knew the shield...

I wear prescription glasses. I knew the shield would get in my way and end up pissing me off. I bought a cheap pair of prescription glasses online, and use the clip on glasses. This way when I sit...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-27, 9:05am
Replies: 25
Views: 5,996
Posted By rdbeads
Foil is definitely the way to go. The leaf is a...

Foil is definitely the way to go. The leaf is a pain in the ass.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-26, 9:28am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,828
Posted By rdbeads
Mandrels or floor? It all comes down to...

Mandrels or floor? It all comes down to preference. I put mine on the floor. Just do whichever feels safer to you.

For me, a good footprint was the hardest thing to do. Soon enough it will be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-22, 9:49am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,313
Posted By rdbeads
I only get to torch 2-3 times a week. While I am...

I only get to torch 2-3 times a week. While I am torching, I garage at 850 and haven't had one crack in over 2 years. I anneal every 3 weeks.

I remove the beads from the mandrels on my next...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-20, 8:45am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By rdbeads
The kiln will get very warm to hot on the...

The kiln will get very warm to hot on the outside, but not anywhere near hot enough to actually burn you if you bump into it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-20, 8:32am
Replies: 69
Views: 13,032
Posted By rdbeads
For fun, I would probably say a Double Helix...

For fun, I would probably say a Double Helix glass. Personally, Psyche or Triton because they are quite easy to strike. There is so much you can do with them that the fun is endless.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-19, 9:14am
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By rdbeads
I have a Paragon and it is fantastic. I do not...

I have a Paragon and it is fantastic. I do not have a bead door. I wish I did a lot of the time.

Without a bead door, it gets quite hot putting the mandrels in the kiln. Plus, if you forget how...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-13, 9:08am
Replies: 37
Views: 6,045
Posted By rdbeads
Wow, you guys garage at high temps. I used to...

Wow, you guys garage at high temps. I used to garage at 750 until I had one crack. For the past couple years I garage at 850 and have no problems.

I don't get to the torch as often I would like,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-11, 9:15am
Replies: 69
Views: 13,032
Posted By rdbeads
Eileen listed the basics perfectly. I will only...

Eileen listed the basics perfectly. I will only add that if you are planning on buying Devardi glass, I would strongly urge you not to. This is especially true for a beginner.

If I had started...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-31, 9:06am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,781
Posted By rdbeads
Very good job. Your points were clear and your...

Very good job. Your points were clear and your information was right on.

Rick
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-24, 8:37am
Replies: 12
Views: 4,150
Posted By rdbeads
When I first started out, I had this same...

When I first started out, I had this same problem. I turned down the pressure on my propane tank and made my candles smaller. Never had that problem again.

Rick
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-23, 9:39am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,499
Posted By rdbeads
I would agree with reheating the bead after the...

I would agree with reheating the bead after the press. However, I suspect it is happening when they are in the kiln and you are rearranging the beads.

I work in a studio with no heater. During...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-15, 8:33am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,227
Posted By rdbeads
I have a Bobcat. It is one step above the Minor....

I have a Bobcat. It is one step above the Minor. It runs great on one 5 lpm devilbliss oxy con. I have two of them, but only run one of them. The other is a backup since I am happy with my single...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-15, 8:27am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,585
Posted By rdbeads
I would strongly suggest you only order a little...

I would strongly suggest you only order a little bit of Devardi glass to try.

I made the mistake of ordering quite a bit my first time. Now it is sitting in a box on the floor. Some people don't...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-11, 10:17am
Replies: 21
Views: 5,254
Posted By rdbeads
Thanks for all the responses. I wanted to make...

Thanks for all the responses. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out. I never get carbon and my flame gets quite large when needed. If I was working boro I know this setup wouldn't work. Thanks...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-10, 10:54am
Replies: 21
Views: 5,254
Posted By rdbeads
Am I the only one who thinks the Bobcat runs...

Am I the only one who thinks the Bobcat runs great on just one 5lpm for 104 glass?

I own two 5lpm machines, but was very happy with the speed that it melts glass on a single one. I have been doing...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-08, 9:56am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,561
Posted By rdbeads
After I did this to one of my beads, I started...

After I did this to one of my beads, I started putting the bit in the hole first and then turned it on. No more chips or scratches.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-07, 10:26am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,561
Posted By rdbeads
I used one of those tapered bits once. Poked...

I used one of those tapered bits once. Poked myself and tossed it. I use these http://www.lopacki.com/drills/
I have one from Dave. It is truly great, but very expensive. The ones in the link work...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-29, 11:04am
Replies: 34
Views: 8,961
Posted By rdbeads
Index finger and thumb, like swamper, but I...

Index finger and thumb, like swamper, but I generally rotate away from me. It really does depend though. Sometimes I spin forward then backward. I guess I don't really have a set style. Sometimes I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-26, 10:56am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,911
Posted By rdbeads
I use the same one as Sonja. I started using it...

I use the same one as Sonja. I started using it the same way you are. My kiln is 12" deep and so are my mandrels. It was tough for me to use it this way. Beads would often fall off when I opened the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-21, 12:16pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,558
Posted By rdbeads
A corded tool is fine as long as you use a...

A corded tool is fine as long as you use a flexshaft. There is no electricity in a flexshaft.
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