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Forum: Torch Questions 2015-08-25, 6:48pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,428
Posted By Afro1621
I'm tracking the amount of hours I've spent...

I'm tracking the amount of hours I've spent behind the torch. I'll let you know the results. But I guess we need something to compare it against. Does any of you works with 5-8 psi while running a...
Forum: Torch Questions 2015-08-23, 3:12pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,428
Posted By Afro1621
The main reason why I wanted to hook them up...

The main reason why I wanted to hook them up together was to add more oxygen flow to the torch, it may not be a good idea to set them up at the same psi as you said, however I already tried running...
Forum: Torch Questions 2015-08-20, 3:09pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,428
Posted By Afro1621
To increase the amount of oxygen that feeds my...

To increase the amount of oxygen that feeds my torch. I have a GTT Cheetah, and the oxycon by itself is not enough, I get a good flame but not the one I would want. This torch is triple mix but it...
Forum: Torch Questions 2015-08-20, 1:38pm
Replies: 10
Views: 5,428
Posted By Afro1621
Oxycon + Tanked linked together.

Hi everyone,

I almost certain of the answer I'm going to get from you, but does anyone here work with an oxycon+tanked oxygen setup only linked in together by a "T" or "Y" pipe connector?. I've...
Forum: Boro Room 2015-03-04, 3:37pm
Replies: 34
Views: 16,245
Posted By Afro1621
Please post a few pictures for better...

Please post a few pictures for better understanding the issue. What type of glass are you using (soft/Boro)?.
I believe it might be the heat you're applying to the piece is not good enough to melt...
Forum: Boro Room 2014-01-18, 10:40am
Replies: 122
Views: 37,971
Posted By Afro1621
Hi fellows, I just got to say that this is...

Hi fellows,

I just got to say that this is the the tut I have been always looking for since I started this path a couple years ago. I still consider myself a rookie in the lampworking business, I...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-04-18, 3:15pm
Replies: 380
Views: 171,038
Posted By Afro1621
James, Believe me when I say I've learned a...

James,

Believe me when I say I've learned a lot more techniques and stuff now that when I used to go to classes. I don't mean my mentor didn't know what he was doing 'cause he's actually been...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-04-13, 6:59pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,384
Posted By Afro1621
They are as a matter fact!, But you gotta have a...

They are as a matter fact!, But you gotta have a couple linked + a holding tank! I heard of people like Trey Cornette who does his pieces this way and they come out perfect!
Forum: Boro Room 2012-04-11, 3:01pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By Afro1621
Hi, If I wanted to do a small pendant using...

Hi,

If I wanted to do a small pendant using these dichroic images, could I go ahead and add the piece to either a gather or a maria and slightly implode the design and then add some powder frit on...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-04-09, 1:34pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,196
Posted By Afro1621
The same thing happened to me when I started...

The same thing happened to me when I started using mine, I realized that it would not reach number 10 (mine is an M20) so I gave it a closer inspection to make sure nothing was obstructing the way in...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-04-09, 12:31pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,196
Posted By Afro1621
Hi brenda, Are you letting the oxycon run...

Hi brenda,

Are you letting the oxycon run for about 10/15 minutes before start using it? low oxy purity might be the reason why the flame goes out.

As other people said, it might also be the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-04-05, 11:55am
Replies: 16
Views: 7,372
Posted By Afro1621
Ok. I understand. So I will definitely need...

Ok. I understand. So I will definitely need another oxycon ´cause I can barely get a decent flame with only one.

Thanks
Forum: Boro Room 2012-04-04, 10:22pm
Replies: 65
Views: 24,441
Posted By Afro1621
$80/tank :wtf:. I thought I was the only one...

$80/tank :wtf:. I thought I was the only one being ripped off by praxair; I used to pay $60/tank (down here in Costa Rica). Then I recently switched to a concentratror and man that´s a whole...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-04-04, 9:34pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7,372
Posted By Afro1621
Hi guys, I wanna take advantage of this...

Hi guys,

I wanna take advantage of this topic and ask a few questions regarding my holding tank.

So I´m new to using a concentrator, I bought a M20 from Jack, and I own a Cheetah, when I came...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-04-04, 9:10pm
Replies: 14
Views: 6,196
Posted By Afro1621
Hello Brenda, What torch do you run?, the...

Hello Brenda,

What torch do you run?, the pressure (psi) on your propane regulator will be determined by the torch you´re using, for example, I have a GTT Cheetah and it runs from 8 to 11 psi.
...
Forum: Safety 2012-03-25, 1:26pm
Replies: 124
Views: 59,016
Posted By Afro1621
Hi, I´ve burned myself 3 times, two of them...

Hi,

I´ve burned myself 3 times, two of them in the fingers from grabbing hot rods, I´m used to leave them with the hot part heading the wall but these times I was distracted and left them heading...
Forum: Safety 2012-03-25, 1:11pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,107
Posted By Afro1621
Hi, Is your torch a surface mix torch?, I...

Hi,

Is your torch a surface mix torch?, I worked using tanked O2 and at that time the FB arrestors were connected all the time due to the high pressure in them and then when I got my oxycon that...
Forum: Safety 2012-03-25, 1:01pm
Replies: 555
Views: 308,219
Posted By Afro1621
In my case, I keep it at 4ft away from me ´cause...

In my case, I keep it at 4ft away from me ´cause the air temp constantly changes and that makes the propane to either expand or contract, and that is reflected on the pressure (same thing happens...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-25, 12:41pm
Replies: 19
Views: 7,127
Posted By Afro1621
And btw, they´re PHILLIPS.

And btw, they´re PHILLIPS.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-25, 12:39pm
Replies: 19
Views: 7,127
Posted By Afro1621
Hi, I´ve had these for about a year and work...

Hi,

I´ve had these for about a year and work perfectly for me, they fitover your prescription glasses and are adjustable. They look heavy but are really light. Mines are a shade 5 ´cause I wanted...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-03-17, 9:01pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,396
Posted By Afro1621
I have the same question, Why would you want to...

I have the same question, Why would you want to dial back the psi on your oxy? I wish I could increase it so my M20 runs on my Cheetah with no problem.

First thing I was told when I bought my M20...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-03-14, 3:09pm
Replies: 16
Views: 5,944
Posted By Afro1621
I guess it all depends on what your preferences...

I guess it all depends on what your preferences are. I know 3 people, 1st is my mentor and he´s clean cut (almost bald) and no bearb or facial hair at all, and he does all types of boro stuff...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2012-03-13, 8:39pm
Replies: 14
Views: 8,901
Posted By Afro1621
Hi, This Tut is awesome! I was learning to...

Hi,

This Tut is awesome! I was learning to do boro vortex marbles a few months back and the way I was tought is totally different, is good to know there´s several ways to accomplish the same thing...
Forum: Free Tutorials 2012-01-29, 9:30am
Replies: 96
Views: 25,581
Posted By Afro1621
Thank you very much for the tut!!!

Thank you very much for the tut!!!
Forum: Boro Room 2011-12-08, 3:57pm
Replies: 42
Views: 10,768
Posted By Afro1621
Down here in Costa Rica I pay $60 per tank...

Down here in Costa Rica I pay $60 per tank (delivered at the front door of my house). I believe it's a quite fair price but considering that I'm just starting up as Lampworker and that every minute I...
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