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Bob Torbett
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-16, 8:07pm
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308L vs 316L SS mandrels
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6,583
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Bob Torbett
Hi Suzanne, I did some research on the working...
Hi Suzanne, I did some research on the working temps of SS welding rods. I started out buying 316L and have switched to straight 316. The 316 retains strength at a slightly higher working temp...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-12-16, 7:45pm
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5
outside, mobile dual fuel torch?
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1,819
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Hi Vicki. I have a setup we use at shows where...
Hi Vicki. I have a setup we use at shows where possible. It consists of an adjustable height 4ft table, a sheet metal cover and 3 framed panels of plexiglass with hinges for assembly. I have...
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Tutorials
2008-08-07, 11:58am
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38
Video tutorial on a Boro Cold Seal...
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9,426
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Great video Brent. It looked very professional. ...
Great video Brent. It looked very professional. I had to turn HD off to get it to play without stuttering. Thats due to the systems I have on my home network, not the video.
Keep them coming!!!...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-03-01, 8:58am
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44
Poll:
do you stand up, or sit down???
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9,132
Posted By
Bob Torbett
I purchased a shop bench from Lowes that is...
I purchased a shop bench from Lowes that is designed to work at standing up. I also purchased a pneumatic stool I can adjust from desk height to bench (Bar) height. I sit for the most part,...
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Torch Questions
2008-02-20, 8:01pm
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3
Will this work?
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2,149
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Thanks Dale and Beau. I have thought of the...
Thanks Dale and Beau. I have thought of the National 3A as a back up. The cost is'nt all that great and I could still use it for other projects. I can't remember what fitting the prest-o-lite...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2008-02-19, 9:08pm
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3
Will this work?
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2,149
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Will this work?
I've been doing quite a bit of boro figurines lately. Now I want to assemble a sculpture piece. My question is in attaching to the base. Everything is clear boro, at least to start with. The base...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2008-02-17, 4:24pm
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19
Hard glass vs. Soft glass
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26,603
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Hi Nikki, You won't find a bunch of artists more...
Hi Nikki, You won't find a bunch of artists more willing to share and help than right here. I've been at it for about 3 years now and have not taken any classes yet. Not because I don't want to,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-12-05, 1:08pm
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21
Removing Bead Release
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10,521
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Welcome to LE Nathan. I also use Foster Fire...
Welcome to LE Nathan. I also use Foster Fire Smothe and Tuff. Robin Foster herself, suggests lightly rubbing the mandrels if they appear to have a rough finish. I find a thin coat of release works...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-11-25, 10:00pm
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5
I lost my cleaning wires
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2,422
Posted By
Bob Torbett
This is a regular torch cleaning set you can get...
This is a regular torch cleaning set you can get at any welders supply. They are also chamfered to clean the carbon from welding torch tips, this could cause the ends of the tubes to wallow and...
Forum:
Boro Room
2007-11-20, 10:27pm
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25
I'm new to the world of boro!
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5,224
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Hi Angela, Welcome to the wonderful world of...
Hi Angela,
Welcome to the wonderful world of Boro. I'm still a newbee and also got a box of shorts from Brent. The only problem was no identifications on anything. I just had to compare to the...
Forum:
Boro Room
2007-11-19, 11:57am
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29
My 1st boro piece
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6,466
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Shawn, That's great. Welcome to the world of...
Shawn, That's great. Welcome to the world of Boro
Bob
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-09-06, 8:45am
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30
Tips for making consistant spacer beads
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6,987
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Judie made a sample board gluing several size...
Judie made a sample board gluing several size swarovskis (6-12mm) which I keep on a side panel of my bench. Even with this, I still have to make more than needed to get her some good matching sets...
Forum:
Tutorials
2007-08-23, 8:41am
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33
air compressors instead of oxygen?/outside?
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16,337
Posted By
Bob Torbett
There is one other possibility. The larger oxy...
There is one other possibility. The larger oxy generators require an air compressor to provide medium pressure air to the unit at a fairly high cfm rating. This allows the unit to generate enough...
Forum:
Tutorials
2007-08-22, 2:16pm
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31
how to make a size 8 glass ring?
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21,198
Posted By
Bob Torbett
I've thought about drilling some holes in a 2x4...
I've thought about drilling some holes in a 2x4 of the various sizes and filling with ceramic slip and firing to bisque after sizing them correctly and polishing. Anyone have any thoughts about...
Forum:
Tutorials
2007-08-21, 8:35pm
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13
Tutorial On Keeping Videos From YouTube
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5,975
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Works great for me. Thanks Jason Bob
Works great for me. Thanks Jason
Bob
Forum:
Tutorials
2007-08-18, 8:33pm
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85
Horse tutorial
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51,799
Posted By
Bob Torbett
It must be your monitor, because they look great!...
It must be your monitor, because they look great! Beautiful detail and colors.
Bob
Forum:
Boro Room
2007-07-05, 8:56pm
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20
How do I set up my kiln to do Boro then soft glass?
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5,003
Posted By
Bob Torbett
annealing soft and boro together
Ok, stupid question. I have been batch annealing mainly because I couldn't justify keeping the kiln on for the little work I was doing. Now that I'm back at the torch I make a batch, load them and...
Forum:
Tutorials
2007-05-13, 8:54pm
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80
Butterfly implosion?
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35,662
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Chris... Those are fantastic. Like Brent said...
Chris... Those are fantastic. Like Brent said "You Rock Man".
What glass are you using for those? They are so clear and vibrant colors.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-04-20, 10:01am
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30
Do you only use perfectly straight mandrels?
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7,567
Posted By
Bob Torbett
I buy the tig rods by the pound and cut them...
I buy the tig rods by the pound and cut them myself. I start with 12" and cut them down if needed. I use the roll test on my bench before I dip a batch, and set the bent ones aside for recycle as...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-04-11, 8:28pm
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10
Kiln Question
Views:
3,261
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Thanks Deb. As far as I'm concerned, comments...
Thanks Deb. As far as I'm concerned, comments like that aren't even worth the time to respond to. Beside that, it isn't even a valid response to the question asked.
Bob
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-04-11, 6:36pm
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10
Kiln Question
Views:
3,261
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Thanks for the varied input. I have a Bartlett...
Thanks for the varied input. I have a Bartlett contoller on mine and so far have not seen any difference either way.
Thanks Again
Bob
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-04-11, 7:59am
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10
Kiln Question
Views:
3,261
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Kiln Question
Okay. A question for other Aim BD-84 users. We use ours not only for bead annealing, but fusing and slumping small items.
Do you leave the bead ring on when using the kiln for other applications...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2007-03-17, 3:06pm
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5
Has asnyone every tried Fishing Sinker molds?
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2,527
Posted By
Bob Torbett
I've got some out for trial with my wife's uncle....
I've got some out for trial with my wife's uncle. I just made some cones on 1/16" mandrels. I just weighed the rods and figured what length it would take to equal 1/16oz to 1/2oz weights and used...
Forum:
Free Boro Tutorials
2007-03-13, 5:54pm
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349
Mr. Smiley's heart tutorial...
Views:
126,025
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Some new ones
Well Brent. I made a few more following your tut and here's the results.
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Forum:
Free Tutorials
2007-03-13, 5:54pm
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357
Mr. Smiley's heart tutorial...
Views:
192,133
Posted By
Bob Torbett
Some new ones
Well Brent. I made a few more following your tut and here's the results.
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