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Torch Questions
2019-05-03, 6:10pm
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Propane regulator confusion
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4,166
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notrhydon
This is just an appreciation bump because I love...
This is just an appreciation bump because I love how helpful this site is with setup and safety. Kept me from blowing up so far, so it must be good!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-01-15, 6:52am
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Brass Frit
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4,113
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notrhydon
The boric acid is a flux compound. That is how...
The boric acid is a flux compound. That is how you'll keep your solder joints clean as well when working with metals. It helps keep things tidy in a hot flame. As far as the fumes, that sounds about...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-04, 6:37am
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15lbs free Bullseye rods
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2,621
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notrhydon
Dang! Wish I had seen this too. I'm in SW...
Dang! Wish I had seen this too. I'm in SW Missouri myself.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-02, 12:46pm
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Fuming
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2,864
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notrhydon
I absolutely second the ventilation importance. I...
I absolutely second the ventilation importance. I don't regret a penny spent on safety.
Double Helix has Aion. It's a reduction soft glass that I've had really good luck faking some fumed...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2018-10-02, 6:23am
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Fuming
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2,864
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notrhydon
It's not something I've ever had luck with on a...
It's not something I've ever had luck with on a hothead. Since you can't get an oxidizing flame on that one it really limits how much you can control the flame chemistry.
Forum:
Studio
2018-08-09, 11:07am
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Total Newbie Oxycon Question
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6,806
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notrhydon
For my hoses I was able to just cut the brass...
For my hoses I was able to just cut the brass fitting off the hose with a knife and push fit the hose on the barbed fitting to the oxycon. I've got the same type of unit for oxygen.
Forum:
Safety
2018-07-24, 5:35am
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Setting Up at Shows
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6,005
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notrhydon
Thanks folks. It's an outdoor event on private...
Thanks folks. It's an outdoor event on private property. I've already gotten approval from the organizers and property owners. I'll definitely be building up heat shielding for the table and around...
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Safety
2018-07-23, 12:55pm
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Setting Up at Shows
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6,005
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notrhydon
Setting Up at Shows
How do folks handle setting up your torch at shows? I've got my first show coming up (wahoo!) but I don't know what sort of liability/extra safety precautions I should take. Any advice would be...
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Safety
2018-04-12, 8:29am
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shed ventilation - with vented skylight and wall vents
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9,448
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notrhydon
You'd still need an extraction system right at...
You'd still need an extraction system right at the torch. You don't want all those fumes from the metals in the glass wafting around your head before going out the top. Ventilation is something that...
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Boro Room
2018-02-12, 7:16am
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When Oxy tank runs to low to make a marble-what do you do?
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notrhydon
Gerald, I hope some of the suggestions have been...
Gerald, I hope some of the suggestions have been helpful as far as what to make with the last dregs of oxygen! Sorry for starting a discussion on oxycon setups!
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-02-09, 2:43pm
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When Oxy tank runs to low to make a marble-what do you do?
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6,300
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notrhydon
That's fair. I've seen folks daisy chain them...
That's fair. I've seen folks daisy chain them together to get some pretty serious results going, but it does get pricey fast.
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Boro Room
2018-02-09, 2:11pm
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When Oxy tank runs to low to make a marble-what do you do?
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6,300
Posted By
notrhydon
You could probably get some stringer or cane prep...
You could probably get some stringer or cane prep knocked out for next time. (I'd say get yourself an oxycon and it will never happen again!)
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Studio
2018-01-30, 7:33am
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First Post is a studio question
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notrhydon
Speedslug, good call on the mirror! I always get...
Speedslug, good call on the mirror! I always get spooked when folks show up in the studio, not a great spot to be in with a 1.5" marble on the final punty!
Forum:
Torch Questions
2018-01-05, 11:50am
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Suitable for lampworking??
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6,582
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notrhydon
I've got no experience in pre-mix torches, but...
I've got no experience in pre-mix torches, but you should be able to get a suitable tip on there. It won't be huge, but it will be hotter and more dynamic than a hothead.
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Torch Questions
2018-01-05, 9:50am
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Suitable for lampworking??
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6,582
Posted By
notrhydon
It looks a lot like the smaller National hand...
It looks a lot like the smaller National hand torches. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work if you found some way to mount it. Carlisle already makes a bench mount for it....
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-12-20, 11:51am
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Frosted Mirror prop
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4,478
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notrhydon
I'd bet it was the temp. That spray can get...
I'd bet it was the temp. That spray can get picky. Also shake the tar out of it for a few minutes!
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-12-20, 9:39am
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Frosted Mirror prop
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4,478
Posted By
notrhydon
I'd try a coat or two of a matte clear coat spray...
I'd try a coat or two of a matte clear coat spray on a mirror. Should get you close to the desired finish with little fussing about or searching. The frosting spray tends to make it just whiter...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-12-11, 7:17am
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Opinion on kiln
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3,436
Posted By
notrhydon
I've got a chili pepper and I love it. Super easy...
I've got a chili pepper and I love it. Super easy to operate, good capacity for my needs, and really reliable. Haven't had it trip a breaker or any internal issues. It's been great.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2017-11-21, 8:34am
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National 8M with SM7 Tip - setting up
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4,319
Posted By
notrhydon
Big thanks to the LE search feature! I've been...
Big thanks to the LE search feature! I've been trying to find info on this torch for a bit, not a lot of folks talk about it that often, so to the people of 2008, thanks from the future! I'll be...
Forum:
Safety
2017-10-18, 1:30pm
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5
Another ventilation question
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6,632
Posted By
notrhydon
Jim, thanks for the photo! I'm just now setting...
Jim, thanks for the photo! I'm just now setting up my 800cfm 8" fan and have been stumped trying to figure out a setup for the funnel. I've already got a board cutout to cover a window with the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-10-06, 11:30am
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3
Minor Torch need help
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2,477
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notrhydon
This is good to know. I picked up a 5lpm for my...
This is good to know. I picked up a 5lpm for my 8M with an SM7 and haven't been able to find a super clear answer on here.
Forum:
Studio
2017-09-28, 12:48pm
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4
Quick Kiln Question
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5,305
Posted By
notrhydon
I've got a chilipepper which is fiber all around....
I've got a chilipepper which is fiber all around. I really enjoy it because sometimes I need to travel with my set-up and I make almost exclusively marbles, marbles don't roll on fiber!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-09-22, 7:54am
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11
Back in the game..kind of... Favorite clear?
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2,656
Posted By
notrhydon
Thanks. Yeah it was on a hothead. That's why I've...
Thanks. Yeah it was on a hothead. That's why I've been so crazy about zephyr. I have no issues with scumming even on long implosions. There's been no need to skin the glass at any point. Just give it...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-09-22, 6:48am
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11
Back in the game..kind of... Favorite clear?
Views:
2,656
Posted By
notrhydon
Double Helix Zephyr is absolutely my vote. I've...
Double Helix Zephyr is absolutely my vote. I've been struggling with messy clear until I buckled down and bought some to test. Now that is all I'll be asking for as gifts from family!
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2017-09-13, 4:57am
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10
New formulation of Effetre Super Clear
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3,344
Posted By
notrhydon
Good call. The zephyr actually paid off. It's...
Good call. The zephyr actually paid off. It's frustrating to make an implosion marble for an hour then not be able to see in it.
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