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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-12-16, 8:07pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,534
Posted By Bob Torbett
Hi Suzanne, I did some research on the working...

Hi Suzanne, I did some research on the working temps of SS welding rods. I started out buying 316L and have switched to straight 316. The 316 retains strength at a slightly higher working temp...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-12-16, 7:45pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,803
Posted By Bob Torbett
Hi Vicki. I have a setup we use at shows where...

Hi Vicki. I have a setup we use at shows where possible. It consists of an adjustable height 4ft table, a sheet metal cover and 3 framed panels of plexiglass with hinges for assembly. I have...
Forum: Tutorials 2008-08-07, 11:58am
Replies: 38
Views: 9,354
Posted By Bob Torbett
Great video Brent. It looked very professional. ...

Great video Brent. It looked very professional. I had to turn HD off to get it to play without stuttering. Thats due to the systems I have on my home network, not the video.

Keep them coming!!!...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-03-01, 8:58am
Replies: 44
Views: 9,054
Posted By Bob Torbett
I purchased a shop bench from Lowes that is...

I purchased a shop bench from Lowes that is designed to work at standing up. I also purchased a pneumatic stool I can adjust from desk height to bench (Bar) height. I sit for the most part,...
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-02-20, 8:01pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By Bob Torbett
Thanks Dale and Beau. I have thought of the...

Thanks Dale and Beau. I have thought of the National 3A as a back up. The cost is'nt all that great and I could still use it for other projects. I can't remember what fitting the prest-o-lite...
Forum: Torch Questions 2008-02-19, 9:08pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By Bob Torbett
Question Will this work?

I've been doing quite a bit of boro figurines lately. Now I want to assemble a sculpture piece. My question is in attaching to the base. Everything is clear boro, at least to start with. The base...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2008-02-17, 4:24pm
Replies: 19
Views: 26,557
Posted By Bob Torbett
Hi Nikki, You won't find a bunch of artists more...

Hi Nikki, You won't find a bunch of artists more willing to share and help than right here. I've been at it for about 3 years now and have not taken any classes yet. Not because I don't want to,...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-12-05, 1:08pm
Replies: 21
Views: 10,469
Posted By Bob Torbett
Welcome to LE Nathan. I also use Foster Fire...

Welcome to LE Nathan. I also use Foster Fire Smothe and Tuff. Robin Foster herself, suggests lightly rubbing the mandrels if they appear to have a rough finish. I find a thin coat of release works...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-11-25, 10:00pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,403
Posted By Bob Torbett
This is a regular torch cleaning set you can get...

This is a regular torch cleaning set you can get at any welders supply. They are also chamfered to clean the carbon from welding torch tips, this could cause the ends of the tubes to wallow and...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-20, 10:27pm
Replies: 25
Views: 5,197
Posted By Bob Torbett
Hi Angela, Welcome to the wonderful world of...

Hi Angela,
Welcome to the wonderful world of Boro. I'm still a newbee and also got a box of shorts from Brent. The only problem was no identifications on anything. I just had to compare to the...
Forum: Boro Room 2007-11-19, 11:57am
Replies: 29
Views: 6,440
Posted By Bob Torbett
Shawn, That's great. Welcome to the world of...

Shawn, That's great. Welcome to the world of Boro

Bob
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-09-06, 8:45am
Replies: 30
Views: 6,939
Posted By Bob Torbett
Judie made a sample board gluing several size...

Judie made a sample board gluing several size swarovskis (6-12mm) which I keep on a side panel of my bench. Even with this, I still have to make more than needed to get her some good matching sets...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-08-23, 8:41am
Replies: 33
Views: 16,253
Posted By Bob Torbett
There is one other possibility. The larger oxy...

There is one other possibility. The larger oxy generators require an air compressor to provide medium pressure air to the unit at a fairly high cfm rating. This allows the unit to generate enough...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-08-22, 2:16pm
Replies: 31
Views: 21,015
Posted By Bob Torbett
I've thought about drilling some holes in a 2x4...

I've thought about drilling some holes in a 2x4 of the various sizes and filling with ceramic slip and firing to bisque after sizing them correctly and polishing. Anyone have any thoughts about...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-08-21, 8:35pm
Replies: 13
Views: 5,956
Posted By Bob Torbett
Works great for me. Thanks Jason Bob

Works great for me. Thanks Jason

Bob
Forum: Tutorials 2007-08-18, 8:33pm
Replies: 85
Views: 51,540
Posted By Bob Torbett
It must be your monitor, because they look great!...

It must be your monitor, because they look great! Beautiful detail and colors.

Bob
Forum: Boro Room 2007-07-05, 8:56pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,969
Posted By Bob Torbett
annealing soft and boro together

Ok, stupid question. I have been batch annealing mainly because I couldn't justify keeping the kiln on for the little work I was doing. Now that I'm back at the torch I make a batch, load them and...
Forum: Tutorials 2007-05-13, 8:54pm
Replies: 80
Views: 35,475
Posted By Bob Torbett
Chris... Those are fantastic. Like Brent said...

Chris... Those are fantastic. Like Brent said "You Rock Man".

What glass are you using for those? They are so clear and vibrant colors.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-20, 10:01am
Replies: 30
Views: 7,528
Posted By Bob Torbett
I buy the tig rods by the pound and cut them...

I buy the tig rods by the pound and cut them myself. I start with 12" and cut them down if needed. I use the roll test on my bench before I dip a batch, and set the bent ones aside for recycle as...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-11, 8:28pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,242
Posted By Bob Torbett
Thanks Deb. As far as I'm concerned, comments...

Thanks Deb. As far as I'm concerned, comments like that aren't even worth the time to respond to. Beside that, it isn't even a valid response to the question asked.

Bob
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-11, 6:36pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,242
Posted By Bob Torbett
Thanks for the varied input. I have a Bartlett...

Thanks for the varied input. I have a Bartlett contoller on mine and so far have not seen any difference either way.

Thanks Again

Bob
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-04-11, 7:59am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,242
Posted By Bob Torbett
Question Kiln Question

Okay. A question for other Aim BD-84 users. We use ours not only for bead annealing, but fusing and slumping small items.

Do you leave the bead ring on when using the kiln for other applications...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2007-03-17, 3:06pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,504
Posted By Bob Torbett
I've got some out for trial with my wife's uncle....

I've got some out for trial with my wife's uncle. I just made some cones on 1/16" mandrels. I just weighed the rods and figured what length it would take to equal 1/16oz to 1/2oz weights and used...
Forum: Free Boro Tutorials 2007-03-13, 5:54pm
Replies: 349
Views: 125,633
Posted By Bob Torbett
Some new ones

Well Brent. I made a few more following your tut and here's the results.

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Forum: Free Tutorials 2007-03-13, 5:54pm
Replies: 357
Views: 191,127
Posted By Bob Torbett
Some new ones

Well Brent. I made a few more following your tut and here's the results.

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61713

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