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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-15, 6:12pm
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Paragon Caldera questions
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3,213
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BillBrach
Four 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" cubes of firebrick is what I...
Four 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" cubes of firebrick is what I believe that thing shipped with. Even if you could just get 4 full-sized firebricj that would work.
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-15, 7:41am
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Question About Kiln
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3,151
Posted By
BillBrach
All, Just for future reference, I sell THREE...
All,
Just for future reference, I sell THREE models of Jen-Ken kilns that are under the 12 amp requirement of Canada.
Jen-Ken Bead Box - 8.5 amps
Jen-Ken Fuse Box - 8.5 amps
Jen-Ken Bead...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-15, 7:34am
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5
Looking for 1/8 SS Mandrels
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2,887
Posted By
BillBrach
My welding supply place had them, have you...
My welding supply place had them, have you checked there ??
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-15, 7:31am
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7
Paragon Caldera questions
Views:
3,213
Posted By
BillBrach
Charlee, The Caldera shipped with four...
Charlee,
The Caldera shipped with four pieces of firebrick intended to be used as feet. These are placed under the four corners of the lower lid piece, to hold the kiln off the work surface. The...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-14, 8:22am
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44
Make your own press???
Views:
9,671
Posted By
BillBrach
***, How long are you going to continue to...
***,
How long are you going to continue to HIDE behind "******" apron ??
Mommy, Mommy, **** hit me !!!
Everybody KNOWS that "*****" EQUALS **** w/respect to ***. They are for all practical...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-14, 3:44am
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44
Make your own press???
Views:
9,671
Posted By
BillBrach
You won't be able to use a drill press as a mill....
You won't be able to use a drill press as a mill. They simply don't have the torsional stiffness required to use a milling cutter. Try a simple test. Extend the 'quill' on the drill press. Thats...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-13, 7:05pm
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44
Make your own press???
Views:
9,671
Posted By
BillBrach
Krista. Damn straight when you reach in that...
Krista.
Damn straight when you reach in that kiln you get a hot flash !! A REALLY BIG ONE when you CRACK that door !!
Hows that, any better ??
Bill
Forum:
Studio
2005-09-13, 2:09pm
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170
Storage solutions, pictures wanted!
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52,534
Posted By
BillBrach
Barb, You could add diagonal dividers in...
Barb,
You could add diagonal dividers in your existing tubes and DOUBLE your existing storage.
Bill
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-12, 10:25am
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1
Fuming
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2,292
Posted By
BillBrach
Yes, I believe the fuming will come off. Why not...
Yes, I believe the fuming will come off. Why not encase the fuming in clear ??
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-11, 7:25pm
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14
Rainbow Red huh?
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4,687
Posted By
BillBrach
Rebecca, 1. What kind of torch do you have,...
Rebecca,
1. What kind of torch do you have, it isn't a HH by chance ?? Lots of reduction can mess up Reds.
2. Getting Reds too hot can make them go brown.
Bill
Forum:
Torch Questions
2005-09-11, 7:23pm
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7
Concentrator vs. Tank
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4,433
Posted By
BillBrach
My opinion is the Minor is better with a...
My opinion is the Minor is better with a concentrator, and the Mini CC is better with an ox tank. Also, I feel the Minor will have a better resale value when you trade up later.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2005-09-11, 6:31pm
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7
Concentrator vs. Tank
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4,433
Posted By
BillBrach
The is one big Pro about tanked ox and that is...
The is one big Pro about tanked ox and that is your flame can be MUCH bigger than with the average concentrator. But, it sounds like you are just starting out, and if thats the case, then DEFINITELY...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2005-09-11, 5:58pm
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2
Propane vs. Natural Gas
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3,301
Posted By
BillBrach
I don't know how much gas you'd use. There are...
I don't know how much gas you'd use. There are several variables, like the brand torch and how far the valve is open.
But, if you have access to natural gas, I'd be looking at the COST difference...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-11, 2:07am
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21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
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5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
Bill's Bead Wench has been supplanted by a pair...
Bill's Bead Wench has been supplanted by a pair of blue rubber gloves. I put one of them on my right hand, and use pliers to hold the mandrel. This turns out to be much faster and easier to use than...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-10, 8:07pm
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17
Fusing Tiles
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4,204
Posted By
BillBrach
You need something like the 24" across inside...
You need something like the 24" across inside Paragon (23" round shelf). It will cost about $1300. Even with dams to contain the glass, I'd bet you will still have to cold work the edges of each...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-10, 8:00pm
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1
Oxygen Tank
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2,117
Posted By
BillBrach
My guess would be that you didn't turn the big...
My guess would be that you didn't turn the big knob on the tank off HARD ENOUGH.
Oxygen pressure in tank is over 2000 PSI and some must be leaking past the valve seat. If the knob is too...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-10, 11:52am
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21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
Views:
5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
Dale, 1. Sorry, brain fart there...yes, I...
Dale,
1. Sorry, brain fart there...yes, I meant Tungsten, as in 'Tungsten Inert Gas', i.e. 'TIG' welding.
2. Some of my 'rusting' mandrels have the ends stamp-tagged as 'ER 308/308L'. ...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-10, 9:51am
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21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
Views:
5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
SS alloy 316 is about the best you can easily...
SS alloy 316 is about the best you can easily get.
And, I tried the Titanium rods used as electrodes in TIG welders. The don't work because they get VERY HOT very quickly where you hold them. ...
Forum:
Studio
2005-09-09, 9:47am
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20
Ladies and Gentlemen... I present to you my home made studio!
Views:
5,009
Posted By
BillBrach
Saw "drags" for only a couple of reasons... ...
Saw "drags" for only a couple of reasons...
1. Blade is dull and not really 'cutting' its way thru the wood. Usual 'evidence' is lots of 'wood smoke' from the blade area.
2. Blade is being...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-09, 9:37am
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31
My flame won't stay at a consistent setting!
Views:
7,315
Posted By
BillBrach
Lunesse, My 0 - 30 PSI propane regulator...
Lunesse,
My 0 - 30 PSI propane regulator does EXACTLY the same thing that yours is doing. Thats why I added the in-line BBQ regulator. Now, I have my main regulator set at 15 PSI and the problem...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-08, 7:03pm
Replies:
21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
Views:
5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
Nicole, Several people chimed in on that...
Nicole,
Several people chimed in on that thread and said 'their mandrels never rust'. I knew this was BS, and posted to picture just to clarify things.
Bill
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-08, 6:44pm
Replies:
18
Ultrasound for cleaning beads? Don't bother.
Views:
5,034
Posted By
BillBrach
Suzy, Before you flatten that Coke, maybe...
Suzy,
Before you flatten that Coke, maybe you ought to drain it out of the can :biggrin:
Actually, I've found a chemical that does a wonderful job of removing the kiln shelf release gunk from...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-08, 5:59pm
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21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
Views:
5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
For what its worth, here is the chemical...
For what its worth, here is the chemical composition for 308 and 316 stainless steel welding rod. The last number in each group is the amount of Iron. Notice that it comprises the bulk of the...
Forum:
Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2005-09-08, 3:14pm
Replies:
21
SS mandrels DO rust !!
Views:
5,959
Posted By
BillBrach
SS mandrels DO rust !!
I was 'doubted' in another thread (gone now, it was in the Bathroom) about stainless steel mandrels rusting.
They rust because after repeated uses, the Nickel in the SS burns out on the surface,...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2005-09-08, 3:07pm
Replies:
5
Is my oxycon gone?
Views:
3,240
Posted By
BillBrach
If you are going to go back to using an ox con...
If you are going to go back to using an ox con within a couple of hours, always leave your oxygen knob open on your torch when you shut your torch and concentrator off.
There can be enough back...
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