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Forum: Safety 2008-12-05, 12:40am
Replies: 130
Views: 68,972
Posted By ICBeads
You don't need an arrestor on your oxycon. An...

You don't need an arrestor on your oxycon. An oxycon typically contains 2 small canisters that alternate filling with oxygen at about 20 psi per canister and deliver around 6 to 9 psi at the hose,...
Forum: Safety 2008-12-05, 12:03am
Replies: 25
Views: 12,661
Posted By ICBeads
About applying that same "principle" to the torch...

About applying that same "principle" to the torch & the hose ...if the force of the fuel - would - keep the flame from entering the torch, we - wouldn't - need the arrestor on our surface mix torch...
Forum: Safety 2008-11-28, 9:57am
Replies: 25
Views: 12,661
Posted By ICBeads
Actually, both these flashback arrestor...

Actually, both these flashback arrestor manufacturers seem to think it is possible to have a "burn back" or a "flash back" to the fuel or oxygen tank if the hose is compromised.

Western suggests...
Forum: Safety 2008-11-28, 12:01am
Replies: 25
Views: 12,661
Posted By ICBeads
The Navy Welding Safety guide prefers the...

The Navy Welding Safety guide prefers the flashback arrestor at the regulator.
But, maybe they're just willing to sacrifice "the one" for "the many"?
My goal is to protect the bulk tank. If I put...
Forum: Safety 2008-08-25, 12:44am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,534
Posted By ICBeads
Just a heads up for those who are just starting...

Just a heads up for those who are just starting out and perhaps aren't aware of the nasty effects of Nitrogen Dioxide, have a look at a couple of links of what this is capable of doing to people even...
Forum: Safety 2008-08-23, 11:25am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,312
Posted By ICBeads
Since your asthmatic, I'd check with your doc...

Since your asthmatic, I'd check with your doc before wearing one just as a precaution.

Joanne
Forum: Safety 2008-08-23, 11:13am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,312
Posted By ICBeads
The trick is to know 1. What respirator to use...

The trick is to know 1. What respirator to use and you don't know for sure unless you know the substance and the exposure level. 2. The correct use of the respirator - it has to fit correctly (seal),...
Forum: Safety 2008-08-23, 9:34am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,534
Posted By ICBeads
Number one cause for lung cancer among nonsmokers...

Number one cause for lung cancer among nonsmokers may be radon. Many years ago I read of cases of a disproportionate number of nonsmoking housewives diagnosed with lung cancer in a certain...
Forum: Safety 2008-08-23, 12:04am
Replies: 57
Views: 22,534
Posted By ICBeads
There have been some studies of "glassworkers" -...

There have been some studies of "glassworkers" - including art glass workers in Tuscany, a couple of glass factories in Finland, and a study of art glass workers in Sweden that were all cited in an...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-01, 1:37pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,335
Posted By ICBeads
Actually, yes! But the reason I want the shield...

Actually, yes! But the reason I want the shield is because I'm wearing Rx glasses with a pair of didys on top. So, I'd still need a piece of ace glass to stick on there, plus wear my Rx glasses - 3...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-01, 1:18pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,335
Posted By ICBeads
Didymium shield users - opinions needed!

Trying to decide which mount will be least in my way. No one has a torch mount - which I think my first preference in a shield would be - so it's down to either a long arm bench mount or a short one...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-08-01, 1:16pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
I'd love to, but it's just been too hot & humid...

I'd love to, but it's just been too hot & humid down here for this northern born gal to torch!

Joanne
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-31, 10:11am
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
Thanks Squid & Lynda! Such a pretty glass! That...

Thanks Squid & Lynda! Such a pretty glass! That helps a lot.

I bought a bunch of glass directly from Bullseye at last year's Gathering and haven't gotten around to trying but just a bit of it....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-30, 7:53pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
It's the glass on the left or the bottom of my...

It's the glass on the left or the bottom of my pics. Very dark transparent brown with thin blue lines on the outside of the rod. Next week, we'll still be around 95-99 in the shade, so I'm...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-30, 6:34pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
Thanks. You're probably right. My aqua/green...

Thanks. You're probably right. My aqua/green looks greener than the rods on the bullseye site, but I don't see anything else similar.

I'll just label the dark amber with the blue lines as amber...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-30, 5:23pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
Very difficult to capture the colors on the...

Very difficult to capture the colors on the darkest rods.
There are 4 rods of very very dark amber? with thin blue lines on the outside.

2 rods that look like intense blue cobalt with dark ends....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-07-30, 4:09pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,853
Posted By ICBeads
Bullseye 2007 Special Effects Pack

I've got 10 rods of ??? I know I should have marked them as soon as I bought them! Now, I'm wondering what they are!

I looked at the Bullseye site, but still don't have a clue.
Anybody know?
...
Forum: Safety 2007-12-13, 11:55pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,424
Posted By ICBeads
About wearing a respirator - don't take a chance....

About wearing a respirator - don't take a chance. Check with a health professional before you do - especially since you already experience a tightness in your chest when you torch.
No respirator...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-11-22, 5:57pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,382
Posted By ICBeads
LOL, could work either way depending on color of...

LOL, could work either way depending on color of glass.


Joanne
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-11-22, 5:55pm
Replies: 51
Views: 13,369
Posted By ICBeads
Right handed. Kiln on the right just because...

Right handed. Kiln on the right just because it's less in my way there - but, it's on a rolling metal cart so I can easily put it anywhere. I have to switch hands when I put beads in the kiln no...
Forum: Calls for Entries, etc. 2007-07-18, 11:19pm
Replies: 55
Views: 22,843
Posted By ICBeads
I dug out the black light and this is what I got:...

I dug out the black light and this is what I got:

Electric yellow beads, one glowing and one not. Pineapple sparkle 5 all glowing. Parrot green, one bead glowing 100% and one with some small...
Forum: Safety 2007-06-24, 2:27pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,322
Posted By ICBeads
I'm in Alabama and working out of my garage with...

I'm in Alabama and working out of my garage with my "temporary" ventilation for almost 2 years. I don't have air conditioning in there either. Oh, and it's only 95 right now, but we get humidity to...
Forum: Website help and critique 2006-07-12, 10:35am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,514
Posted By ICBeads
Thanks Chad, it looks like what I have been...

Thanks Chad, it looks like what I have been searching for!
Jo
Forum: Website help and critique 2006-07-11, 9:25am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,514
Posted By ICBeads
Website hosting/online building for a mac?

Anyone using an easy online website builder that supports osX? I just found out my first choice didn't. I'm hoping to add a shopping cart down the road, so I need a small business type with low...
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