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Forum: Torch Questions 2013-07-29, 2:29pm
Replies: 19
Views: 13,697
Posted By stackmyra
A 4-stage torch... damn I dont even know how I...

A 4-stage torch... damn I dont even know how I would begin to use that

What are the oxy/gas consumption rates on that thing?
Forum: Torch Questions 2013-05-19, 8:29am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,426
Posted By stackmyra
Well there is a rumor stating that on every...

Well there is a rumor stating that on every Apollo mission they had a Carlisle torch on board.
I managed to find this rare photo where you clearly can see a torch station on the ground with gas and...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-05-18, 7:22am
Replies: 47
Views: 12,777
Posted By stackmyra
I did a small Schnapps glass today, wonky as...

I did a small Schnapps glass today, wonky as usual but I wanted to try my new kiln out.

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Forum: Boro Room 2013-05-04, 3:06pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,852
Posted By stackmyra
I run a Scorpion on 3x5 liter oxycons, its...

I run a Scorpion on 3x5 liter oxycons, its sufficient but it would not hurt to have a little more oxygen for the outer fire sometimes.

Its more than enough for the inner fire though.
Forum: Boro Room 2013-04-26, 11:57am
Replies: 40
Views: 11,710
Posted By stackmyra
Yeah I guess it takes a little practice to put...

Yeah I guess it takes a little practice to put the stem right in the center, I haven't really managed that yet :) anyone got any advice?

The lips turns wonky when I flare it open so yes it might...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-04-25, 11:22am
Replies: 40
Views: 11,710
Posted By stackmyra
Did another glass I constantly get the stem...

Did another glass

I constantly get the stem a bit off center and the lips of the glass always gets crooked :/

but I'm getting there.

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Forum: Boro Room 2013-04-05, 3:01pm
Replies: 40
Views: 11,710
Posted By stackmyra
I keep trying to make a nice goblet I find...

I keep trying to make a nice goblet

I find it hard to make the feet nice, this one turned out more random shaped.

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Forum: Boro Room 2013-03-13, 3:00pm
Replies: 77
Views: 22,262
Posted By stackmyra
been doing some boro with my new GTT Scorpion ...

been doing some boro with my new GTT Scorpion

its a little wonky but I'm getting there slowly


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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-04, 4:47am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,715
Posted By stackmyra
I used to run my cricket with 2 5LPM oxycons and...

I used to run my cricket with 2 5LPM oxycons and usually ran it with the oxygen knob completely open. It was a good flame and those times I only ran it on one machine I felt like there was something...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-01-20, 7:10am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,832
Posted By stackmyra
So maybe I should buy a case of ~ 26x5 and 32x5...

So maybe I should buy a case of ~ 26x5 and 32x5 tubing then and perhaps some single tubes of 38 and 44 and some other smaller sizes

I understand 12mm and 9mm is popular as blow tubes though I...
Forum: Boro Room 2013-01-17, 2:17pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,832
Posted By stackmyra
What sizes boro tube do I need

I have started to venture in to boro-land more and more and its time to buy some tubes

what sizes do I need?

I do mostly marbles but I am interested in doing goblets to.

I understand most...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-12-21, 11:43am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,966
Posted By stackmyra
Torch ordered! GTT called me :)

Torch ordered! GTT called me :)
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-12-21, 9:43am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,966
Posted By stackmyra
They are hard to get in contact with I have...

They are hard to get in contact with I have noticed, been trying to order a scorpion for a couple of weeks now.

They where going to call me but that was almost 3 weeks ago

I want to order a...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-12-14, 4:59am
Replies: 27
Views: 8,627
Posted By stackmyra
Yes it seems the Scorpion would suit me fine

Yes it seems the Scorpion would suit me fine
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-12-13, 3:19pm
Replies: 27
Views: 8,627
Posted By stackmyra
I'm in the process of upgrading my torch too ...

I'm in the process of upgrading my torch too

I currently have a Cricket and three devilbiss 5l/min oxycons and Im thinking about upgrading to a Scorpion or a Lynx
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-05, 10:36am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,807
Posted By stackmyra
Velocity of Flow : 0--5L/min adjustable ( =...

Velocity of Flow : 0--5L/min adjustable ( = 1L/min, Oxygen density =90% )

that does not sound impressive to me

90% @ 1L/min

my Devilbiss gives out 87% @ 5L/min according to the rs232...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-19, 4:15am
Replies: 24
Views: 6,205
Posted By stackmyra
Here is what my different batches of clio and its...

Here is what my different batches of clio and its relatives look like.

the first one from the left is Clio, thats the second batch I bought, the second is the first batch of clio I bought, in the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-14, 9:19am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,561
Posted By stackmyra
The only one I played with so far is the RH-446,...

The only one I played with so far is the RH-446, I got some nice colors from it

its a striker so treat it like the other strikers, shape the bead hot and let it cool, then strike it at the tip of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-02-13, 12:42pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,561
Posted By stackmyra
TH-473 opaque blue-green luster/striker ...

TH-473 opaque blue-green luster/striker
http://www.doublehelixglassworks.com/th-473.aspx

BE-458 dark purple luster
http://www.doublehelixglassworks.com/be-458.aspx

RH-446 - silvered ruby...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-01-16, 10:35pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,055
Posted By stackmyra
I never clean beads before I anneal them, I find...

I never clean beads before I anneal them, I find that if I clean them before I do they mostly break when I use my diamond file, after I started to anneal them before I clean the holes I have not lost...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-01-15, 10:41am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,930
Posted By stackmyra
I feel that my cricket is a little to small to do...

I feel that my cricket is a little to small to do any actually usefull glasses

and I can probably forget to do any boro marbles with it

but maybe pendants and such

I made this small glass...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-01-14, 5:20am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,930
Posted By stackmyra
I tried to make a small glass with tubing today...

I tried to make a small glass with tubing today and you are correct that the flame from my cricket is a little to small for big work but I can at least do small things :)

A new torch is on my...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-01-13, 6:12am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,930
Posted By stackmyra
Trying my boro-wings

I invested in a second oxycon after Christmas and got it connected to my cricket yesterday, what a difference using two oxycons, like night and day.

But I hear the boro calling, I tried making two...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-14, 11:59am
Replies: 19
Views: 4,831
Posted By stackmyra
I always like to visit your site when you post a...

I always like to visit your site when you post a new color, all the colors looks really nice on the blog.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-27, 10:58am
Replies: 359
Views: 89,228
Posted By stackmyra
you cant etch it :)

you cant etch it :)
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