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Forum: Safety 2009-08-06, 7:02am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,180
Posted By AVC-Ed
Looking into a kiln briefly while loading a...

Looking into a kiln briefly while loading a finished bead doesn't expose you to vast amounts of IR (infrared) radiation (heat energy) and therefore does not require additional protection.

Now, if...
Forum: Safety 2009-08-04, 5:46am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,885
Posted By AVC-Ed
Mike Aurelius says to get any gasoline cans and...

Mike Aurelius says to get any gasoline cans and anything that keeps gasoline (lawn mower, chain saw, automobile etc) at least 10 feet from the open flame. This is mostly for safety's sake. Gasoline...
Forum: Safety 2009-07-30, 6:26am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,721
Posted By AVC-Ed
Other ventilation articles that Mike wrote: To...

Other ventilation articles that Mike wrote: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

At some point, unless you have windows that are...
Forum: Safety 2009-07-30, 6:23am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,450
Posted By AVC-Ed
Start here: To view links or images in this forum...

Start here: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Other articles that Mike Aurelius has written on ventilation: To view links or...
Forum: Safety 2009-07-20, 12:38pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,163
Posted By AVC-Ed
There are no problems with working one story up. ...

There are no problems with working one story up.

If you have concerns regarding pressure, instead of using standard 1/4" lines, use 3/8" or 1/2" lines. Because of the length and location, at a...
Forum: Safety 2009-07-17, 8:57am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,425
Posted By AVC-Ed
ACE/AUR-92 lenses do not protect against IR...

ACE/AUR-92 lenses do not protect against IR energy from fusing. You need a minimum of a shade 2.0 to safely peek into your kiln.
Forum: Safety 2009-07-07, 8:06am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,264
Posted By AVC-Ed
It wasn't so much a change in formulation as a...

It wasn't so much a change in formulation as a change in both Federal Standards and the discovery that the mine where a large percentage of the vermiculite was being mined had natural asbestos in it....
Forum: Safety 2009-07-07, 5:46am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,264
Posted By AVC-Ed
There used to be an issue with asbestos in...

There used to be an issue with asbestos in vermiculite, but that was about 5-10 years ago, and is no longer an issue unless you are using vermiculite from an unknown source (ie: someone gives it to...
Forum: Safety 2009-07-06, 10:32am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,425
Posted By AVC-Ed
Or get readers in the AUR/ACE filter. Both Aura...

Or get readers in the AUR/ACE filter. Both Aura and Phillips make them.
Forum: Safety 2009-07-06, 7:31am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,310
Posted By AVC-Ed
It really doesn't matter which way you turn them...

It really doesn't matter which way you turn them off as long as you turn them off. Do them both at the same time if that works for you. The reason for POOP or POPO is to make it easy to remember a...
Forum: Safety 2009-06-29, 6:52am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,403
Posted By AVC-Ed
There are at least a couple of pictures of what...

There are at least a couple of pictures of what you are looking for on Mike's blog, including building of the tables and ducting underneath for fresh air.
Forum: Safety 2009-06-29, 6:51am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,183
Posted By AVC-Ed
There are a couple of ways that they insulate,...

There are a couple of ways that they insulate, depending on the plumber:

1. Putty - they use a cold-flexible putty that is pushed in place by hand pressure all around the opening.

2. Spray in...
Forum: Safety 2009-06-18, 6:16am
Replies: 7
Views: 4,195
Posted By AVC-Ed
What I'd do is to run the air conditioner in the...

What I'd do is to run the air conditioner in the evening to cool down the space. By doing this before the heat of the day kicks in you get a head start on keeping the room cool. At the very least,...
Forum: Safety 2009-06-12, 7:24am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,961
Posted By AVC-Ed
Usually a light(er) welding filter, like a shade...

Usually a light(er) welding filter, like a shade 3. You may also wish to consider using an actual boro filter in a shade 3, which also includes a sodium flare filter.
Forum: Safety 2009-06-12, 6:12am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,961
Posted By AVC-Ed
It is far more than just changing the type of...

It is far more than just changing the type of filter you work with. It may entail some work habit changes as well.

Mike Aurelius has written a couple of excellent articles here: To view links or...
Forum: Safety 2009-06-04, 10:23am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,370
Posted By AVC-Ed
Plexiglass, like most plastic and polycarbonate...

Plexiglass, like most plastic and polycarbonate materials, emits toxic fumes when melting and burning. They should be kept far away (like at least 3 feet) from open flames.
Forum: Safety 2009-06-02, 8:01am
Replies: 31
Views: 6,294
Posted By AVC-Ed
You need contrast in order to differentiate the...

You need contrast in order to differentiate the background and the torch.

I suggest using either a dark grey or black background. It should be something flameproof, but it certainly can be painted.
Forum: Safety 2009-05-20, 5:59am
Replies: 84
Views: 33,544
Posted By AVC-Ed
From Mike:

From Mike:
Forum: Safety 2009-05-18, 6:22am
Replies: 4
Views: 3,126
Posted By AVC-Ed
Actually, it depends on the angle of your torch...

Actually, it depends on the angle of your torch and how deep your bench is.

The best way to set the hood height is to use the following method as shown in Mike Aurelius' safety blog: To view links...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-12, 6:54am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,887
Posted By AVC-Ed
Aura just re-launched the line of RANA annealers...

Aura just re-launched the line of RANA annealers with the Bead Annealer: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Interior measures 14"...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-07, 7:28am
Replies: 29
Views: 10,331
Posted By AVC-Ed
I've also noted that a couple of USPS shipping...

I've also noted that a couple of USPS shipping options were missing off the selection list on the website, and I've asked Mike to get that resolved. Hopefully, that will address any issues regarding...
Forum: Safety 2009-05-07, 7:26am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,419
Posted By AVC-Ed
Lana -- find out if the seller would be able to...

Lana -- find out if the seller would be able to put internal baffles in the hood to narrow down the draw area of the hood. This would separate out the area over your bench, and if at a later time you...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-06, 10:14am
Replies: 29
Views: 10,331
Posted By AVC-Ed
This is correct. It's called tempering (just like...

This is correct. It's called tempering (just like you do with swords!).

Use an upside down cast iron skillet (cast iron won't flake like steel or stainless does) and lay the rods loosely bundled...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-06, 10:11am
Replies: 29
Views: 10,331
Posted By AVC-Ed
No, it doesn't. The discount is available only on...

No, it doesn't. The discount is available only on the AVC website.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2009-05-06, 10:09am
Replies: 29
Views: 10,331
Posted By AVC-Ed
I understand. However, the Post Office has...

I understand. However, the Post Office has managed in the past to bend 1/16" mandrels on us, so we now ship them in cardboard tubes to prevent that. There's no point in ordering mandrels in a padded...
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