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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-23, 2:19pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,233
Posted By JEK3
The zinc core of the penny melts at 787F, but the...

The zinc core of the penny melts at 787F, but the thin copper cladding remains solid, so it kind of loses its shape. Picture the Salvadore Dali painting with the clocks melting.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-23, 8:49am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,233
Posted By JEK3
The way I checked the accuracy of my kiln temp...

The way I checked the accuracy of my kiln temp was to put a few pennies (1982 or later) at various points in the kiln, propped up at an angle on scraps of glass rod. slowly raise the temperature of...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-23, 8:43am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,658
Posted By JEK3
The ones she uses in the article look to me like...

The ones she uses in the article look to me like modified hemostats.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-12-09, 11:24pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,571
Posted By JEK3
What's the frequency of the cycling (how many...

What's the frequency of the cycling (how many seconds between pulses)?
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-27, 8:17am
Replies: 34
Views: 17,303
Posted By JEK3
The sieve beds are designed for 5 LPM. Anything...

The sieve beds are designed for 5 LPM. Anything more and they can't quite keep up, so your alarm above 5 LPM sounds reasonable. I try not to go above 4.5 when I run my torch directly off the oxycon...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-24, 3:26pm
Replies: 34
Views: 17,303
Posted By JEK3
The components I removed are primarily there to...

The components I removed are primarily there to prevent patient disease from contaminating the system.

I'm also an engineer. The limiting component is the size of the sieve bed. Everything...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-11-24, 11:08am
Replies: 34
Views: 17,303
Posted By JEK3
You are right. I don't recommend removing the...

You are right. I don't recommend removing the flow gauge if your oxycon doesn't have a purity sensor. Removing the other components will still show some improvement.

It only took me about ten...
Forum: Safety 2011-11-14, 5:30pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,600
Posted By JEK3
Never had any issues with PayPal. It's pretty...

Never had any issues with PayPal. It's pretty secure. Sounds like you have some sort of virus or malware on your computer that is forwarding your transactions to a third party.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-10-11, 3:10am
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By JEK3
Nah, just cheap!

Nah, just cheap!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-10, 7:58pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,212
Posted By JEK3
Just posted in the Free Tutorials area some...

Just posted in the Free Tutorials area some details on the modifications I did to my kiln: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-10-10, 7:45pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By JEK3
3. Make the controller programmable (going up and...

3. Make the controller programmable (going up and down stairs every few minutes to slowly ramp it down got real old real quick).

After spending a good chunk of one night trying to ramp down my...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-10-10, 7:44pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By JEK3
2. Replace the clunker of a door with a proper...

2. Replace the clunker of a door with a proper bead door.

I realized fairly quickly that with my kiln being a little over 8 inches deep, I could just barely fit a 10-inch mandrel diagonally within...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-10-10, 7:44pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By JEK3
1. Replace the "infinite switch" with a digital...

1. Replace the "infinite switch" with a digital controller.

The first thing I needed to do was replace the grossly inaccurate "infinite switch" with a proper digital controller. After a little...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2011-10-10, 7:43pm
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By JEK3
Old Kiln Modifications

I purchased an old kiln off Craigslist to use as an annealer. This thing was only a few months younger than me.

To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-06, 3:43am
Replies: 12
Views: 6,212
Posted By JEK3
The bottom half is a second door that opens down...

The bottom half is a second door that opens down for putting larger items in (although I really haven't used it yet).
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-06, 3:41am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,922
Posted By JEK3
I removed the bacteria filter from my oxycon. It...

I removed the bacteria filter from my oxycon. It serves no purpose unless you're actually using the oxycon for medical reasons.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-04, 8:23pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,005
Posted By JEK3
There may be a slightly higher chance of them...

There may be a slightly higher chance of them cracking as you remove them from the mandrel unannealed, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-04, 6:50pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,212
Posted By JEK3
I'll try to get a write-up done this weekend. ...

I'll try to get a write-up done this weekend. Maybe a free tutorial.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-03, 5:01pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,406
Posted By JEK3
It will run, but see if he can go higher. The...

It will run, but see if he can go higher. The gas line to my house is reduced to 1-2 psi at the meter outside, then further reduced to 0.25-0.5 psi at the manifold inside. I tapped off of the 1-2...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-03, 3:45pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6,212
Posted By JEK3
I have an old, small ceramic kiln that I made a...

I have an old, small ceramic kiln that I made a bead door for:

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It's a stainless barbecue...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-10-01, 2:41pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,406
Posted By JEK3
I'm using NG on my Minor. Really the only thing...

I'm using NG on my Minor. Really the only thing you have to watch out for is how a neutral flame looks. All the pictures you see are of a propane flame. NG doesn't get the yellow tips.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-24, 3:55pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,792
Posted By JEK3
This one looks good: To view links or images in...

This one looks good: To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Also, there's one in the latest Glass Line magazine.

Here's pipyr's...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-24, 3:09pm
Replies: 29
Views: 7,059
Posted By JEK3
Eventually I'll do that, just don't have time now.

Eventually I'll do that, just don't have time now.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-24, 3:08pm
Replies: 29
Views: 7,059
Posted By JEK3
I think my cats would use that, too. Heck, I've...

I think my cats would use that, too. Heck, I've got one that will use an empty box.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2011-09-24, 8:09am
Replies: 29
Views: 7,059
Posted By JEK3
The sound of pushing something in styrofoam bugs...

The sound of pushing something in styrofoam bugs me. I don't understand it, as fingernails on chalkboard don't bother me.



I have a coffee can with sand that I use to hold them, but I find...
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