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NMLinda
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Safety
2012-03-26, 8:08am
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Flashback arrestors
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3,112
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NMLinda
I won't torch without them, at least using tanked...
I won't torch without them, at least using tanked 02. I actually had an 'event' and blew one of my flashback arrestors....good thing I had chosen to go conservative/safe. I have them on both the...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-04-04, 7:19am
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White Bronze as an alternative to silver?
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5,567
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NMLinda
Be sure your ventilation is absolutely top notch...
Be sure your ventilation is absolutely top notch - and wear the right respirator as CCriag notes. Zinc fumes can be very problematic, as can copper and tin fumes.
Linda
Forum:
Safety
2011-03-03, 6:27am
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5
Oh NO! How bad is this?
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2,878
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NMLinda
I don't personally know, but what I would do is...
I don't personally know, but what I would do is to put that tank outside, well away from the house, and not touch it until someone who knows something about the chemistry of Mapp vs propane can give...
Forum:
Safety
2011-02-03, 4:47pm
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10
What am I ventilating?
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Posted By
NMLinda
You're also venting things like NOx (as well as...
You're also venting things like NOx (as well as CO, as David notes) and trace elements from the glass (eg colorants), both of which can be irritating or harmful with enough exposure. Good question...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-25, 7:25am
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27
Looking to Get Started
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6,663
Posted By
NMLinda
I highly recommend the following book ...
I highly recommend the following book
"Everything you ever wanted to know about glass beadmaking" by James Kervin. Start with the safety section - his is one of the best printed safety...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-01-12, 6:43pm
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8
Eye Protection
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4,073
Posted By
NMLinda
Oh, Squid, not true!!! At least, not entirely. ...
Oh, Squid, not true!!! At least, not entirely. Soft glass DOES emit IR - black-body radiation theory applies to soft glass every bit as much as it does for boro. Boro can emit greater levels, yes,...
Forum:
Safety
2010-11-25, 6:41am
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5
Does anyone know of an already made ventilation hood?
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3,443
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NMLinda
Dale had a great link he once posted on about the...
Dale had a great link he once posted on about the only kitchen hood/fan I've seen that's worth considering. Dale, do you still have that link handy for Maria?
Linda
Forum:
Safety
2010-11-02, 5:42am
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17
Philips or Aura
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4,845
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NMLinda
I looked up the link - not much info, but I...
I looked up the link - not much info, but I believe Phillips' site has the absorption curves for their products.
Some of the boro folks on this board have mentioned using a blast shield in...
Forum:
Safety
2010-11-01, 4:49am
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17
Philips or Aura
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4,845
Posted By
NMLinda
Do you work boro or soft glass? Both AUR and...
Do you work boro or soft glass? Both AUR and Phillips make eyewear specifically tailored to the specific IR/UV emittance signatures of each. I agree with other folks here that you may not have...
Forum:
Studio
2010-10-08, 4:26am
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10
New Shedio-Outlets, how many and any tips?
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3,736
Posted By
NMLinda
Also think about placement. I've found that...
Also think about placement. I've found that having some above my counterspace as well as underneath was a huge help: big kilns and oxycons got plugged in below-counter, smaller items like table-top...
Forum:
Safety
2010-09-03, 4:10am
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32
Which fan?
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10,086
Posted By
NMLinda
Thank you! I appreciate you posting this ...
Thank you! I appreciate you posting this
Linda
Forum:
Studio
2010-08-30, 4:12pm
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22
Newbie with a new studio :)
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12,953
Posted By
NMLinda
Awsome that you did all the work! Very...
Awsome that you did all the work! Very professional and what a great space!
Linda
Forum:
Safety
2010-08-30, 4:13am
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13
Reduced Glass Surfaces
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4,609
Posted By
NMLinda
Robert- congratulations on getting your article...
Robert- congratulations on getting your article published!! Looks like a very interesting journal, and getting published is always a notable accomplishment. It's a very interesting article
Thank...
Forum:
Safety
2010-08-29, 2:14pm
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32
Which fan?
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10,086
Posted By
NMLinda
Hi Kat - glad to hear your HVAC guy came back to...
Hi Kat - glad to hear your HVAC guy came back to do the install right (good thing you didn't pay him in full until you knew it worked!!).
There have been a couple of good threads either here in...
Forum:
Safety
2010-08-27, 4:33am
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32
Which fan?
Views:
10,086
Posted By
NMLinda
Thank you! In reading this, air volume flow...
Thank you!
In reading this, air volume flow looks like one of the key design parameters, and, as you point out, extraction efficiency drops quickly with distance. This is one of the concerns...
Forum:
Studio
2010-08-26, 3:40pm
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6
moving to a Minor, and setting up a studio
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2,989
Posted By
NMLinda
I worked out of my garage for many years. I...
I worked out of my garage for many years. I lived in a relatively warm/temperate climate, so I didn't have to worry about your degree of weather extreme. The garage was convenient for many reasons,...
Forum:
Safety
2010-08-26, 3:13pm
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32
Which fan?
Views:
10,086
Posted By
NMLinda
Do you happen to have any links or info on the...
Do you happen to have any links or info on the correct way to design these systems and the principles behind their operation?
Be much appreciated
Linda
Forum:
Safety
2010-08-24, 12:43pm
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32
Which fan?
Views:
10,086
Posted By
NMLinda
KitKat - Sorry I didn't see this sooner - How are...
KitKat - Sorry I didn't see this sooner - How are you doing with your fan?? Did your HVAC guy come back out? Were you able to get up and going?
Linda
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2010-07-17, 9:24am
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4
Studio Setup
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3,450
Posted By
NMLinda
Unfortunately, I can't help you with local...
Unfortunately, I can't help you with local resources, but a great book to get you started is James Kervin's book "More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Glass Beadmaking". It has great sections on...
Forum:
Safety
2010-07-15, 5:38pm
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3
Safety when working with glass info
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2,838
Posted By
NMLinda
Didy's aren't the best choice for soft glass. ...
Didy's aren't the best choice for soft glass. Far better are either Aura Lens's AUR92's or Phillip's 202, which are designed to provide important eye health protection in both IR and UV in addition...
Forum:
Safety
2010-07-01, 4:13am
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9
El Cheapo FBA's??
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3,487
Posted By
NMLinda
I absolutely respect your financial challenges,...
I absolutely respect your financial challenges, but I'm not certain that flashback arrestors are the best place to cut corners. You get what you pay for - I've seen the cheapo FBAs, and I personally...
Forum:
Studio
2010-06-27, 4:35pm
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3
octarockstudio so far
Views:
2,057
Posted By
NMLinda
Looks like a great start on your studio, but I...
Looks like a great start on your studio, but I was thinking the same thing. What are your ventilation plans? Hope you're not relying on the window. There have been a number of LE members who have...
Forum:
Studio
2010-06-25, 5:02pm
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14
where to put flashback arrestor
Views:
9,344
Posted By
NMLinda
Just so you know, while flashbacks certainly...
Just so you know, while flashbacks certainly don't appear common on surface mix torches, it is possible. Had it happen to me. I believe I caused mine through pilot error - let my propane tank run...
Forum:
Studio
2010-06-24, 6:19am
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29
New Studio - Suggestions/Comments Welcome Pls!
Views:
5,723
Posted By
NMLinda
Just be aware that, to my knowledge, there seems...
Just be aware that, to my knowledge, there seems to be no analysis or test evidence to indicate that this type of ventilation system, as attractive as it looks, fully captures the spent exhaust...
Forum:
Safety
2010-06-24, 5:52am
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24
open window or makeup air vent?
Views:
8,086
Posted By
NMLinda
You may be thinking about the option of...
You may be thinking about the option of under-the-bench make-up air too literally. The building you're in is quite large, as I recall. You don't have to make an opening for fresh air directly under...
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