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Forum: Studio 2018-01-24, 4:57pm
Replies: 39
Views: 23,075
Posted By ohbeads
Dad keeps his O2 tank outside, sister keeps her...

Dad keeps his O2 tank outside, sister keeps her tank outside (both chained to the wall), I'm the rebel and keep mine in my studio... O:)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2018-01-17, 9:48pm
Replies: 18
Views: 8,454
Posted By ohbeads
I go to Norco and ask for a pound of stainless...

I go to Norco and ask for a pound of stainless steel welding rod in whatever size I'm looking for at the time. Cut them to length with the chop saw or the bolt cutters and then over to the grinder to...
Forum: Torch Questions 2017-11-01, 7:03pm
Replies: 17
Views: 10,657
Posted By ohbeads
Striker... watched dad use a striker all of my...

Striker... watched dad use a striker all of my life, mom used a striker, sister uses a striker and now my niece uses a striker. Three generations of lampworkers can be wrong ;-)
Forum: Studio 2017-10-17, 3:09pm
Replies: 4
Views: 5,161
Posted By ohbeads
I've had a brick kiln for years, dad has used a...

I've had a brick kiln for years, dad has used a brick kiln for about as long as I've been alive. My sister and my mom both had or have brick kilns. I've never had dust or chips from bricks fall into...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-09-02, 5:22pm
Replies: 63
Views: 28,266
Posted By ohbeads
We should have a contest on who can shatter a 13"...

We should have a contest on who can shatter a 13" rod in the shortest time :badgrin:
Forum: Sale Rack 2014-06-21, 9:21pm
Replies: 13
Views: 5,156
Posted By ohbeads
You are the funnyman! Who couldn't use a box of...

You are the funnyman! Who couldn't use a box of glass rods? :lol::lol:
Forum: Sale Rack 2014-06-13, 8:44am
Replies: 24
Views: 8,231
Posted By ohbeads
My dream job? Testing new glass colors =P~...

My dream job? Testing new glass colors =P~ Actually, I'd be thrilled just sittin' in the middle of all that glass!
Forum: Sale Rack 2014-06-08, 11:01am
Replies: 24
Views: 8,231
Posted By ohbeads
enabler :lol::badgrin:

enabler :lol::badgrin:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-26, 4:31pm
Replies: 76
Views: 19,817
Posted By ohbeads
Don't put your mandrel tray on top of the kiln to...

Don't put your mandrel tray on top of the kiln to dry bead release....

303251
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-24, 10:07pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,530
Posted By ohbeads
you can purchase a pound of 1/4 inch stainless...

you can purchase a pound of 1/4 inch stainless steel welding rod for about $13 and make your own. I either use bolt cutters or the chop saw and then grind the ends smooth.
Forum: Studio 2014-01-29, 2:03am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,858
Posted By ohbeads
Oh dear, I only see one thing wrong with...

Oh dear, I only see one thing wrong with this....' as long as it doesn't get too big and take over the house.' Well that ought to last at least a week, maybe 10 days depending on where you're...
Forum: Studio 2014-01-29, 2:01am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,858
Posted By ohbeads
Oh dear, I only see one thing wrong with...

Oh dear, I only see one thing wrong with this....' as long as it doesn't get too big and take over the house.' Well that ought to last at least a week, maybe 10 days depending on where you're...
Forum: Sale Rack 2014-01-15, 7:03pm
Replies: 13
Views: 5,464
Posted By ohbeads
And to 83686...

And to 83686...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-27, 8:58pm
Replies: 30
Views: 9,162
Posted By ohbeads
I keep a bar towel and a spray bottle of the...

I keep a bar towel and a spray bottle of the cheapest window cleaner within reach... spray, wipe, and into the flame 8-)
Forum: Sale Rack 2013-07-30, 5:49pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,397
Posted By ohbeads
Yep, out, already... why oh why don't they post...

Yep, out, already... why oh why don't they post this on pay day :cool:
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-23, 8:07pm
Replies: 33
Views: 11,879
Posted By ohbeads
Ahyup, me too, right under the ol' arm pit. I do...

Ahyup, me too, right under the ol' arm pit. I do keep a spray bottle of glass cleaner on my work bench along with an old golf towel for wiping it off.
Forum: Studio 2013-04-23, 7:48pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,388
Posted By ohbeads
My AIM kiln is sitting on 4 pieces of fire brick...

My AIM kiln is sitting on 4 pieces of fire brick that are probably about 4" thick.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-22, 9:39pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,595
Posted By ohbeads
I bet it is bee's wax...

I bet it is bee's wax...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-03, 7:55pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,664
Posted By ohbeads
I just was looking at her frits and I think it's...

I just was looking at her frits and I think it's like her apricot. Who knows how long it's been on the floor. I'm thinking this came from Arrow Springs loooong ago 8-)

Kirsti
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-03, 6:54pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,664
Posted By ohbeads
Question Found this little packet...

on the floor, under a tool box, and who knows how long it has been down there. Apricot Sorbet is written on the packet. So I fired up the torch and made a few beads. The frit looks amber and I'll...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-01-24, 5:48pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,850
Posted By ohbeads
same here... My petals don't have the sharp edges...

same here... My petals don't have the sharp edges and defined petal, they just look blahblahblah. I've tried different color combinations and then put it all away for another day.

Kirsti
Forum: Studio 2013-01-20, 11:14am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,225
Posted By ohbeads
Still waiting on the boys to finish hanging the...

Still waiting on the boys to finish hanging the dry wall. With multiple shoulder surgeries and then back surgery, I can't lift or even move a sheet of dry wall so a lift wouldn't be much help. Single...
Forum: Studio 2013-01-20, 11:04am
Replies: 192
Views: 66,623
Posted By ohbeads
What David said and then add building permits....

What David said and then add building permits. Most rural areas require permits for any structure that will house anything more than a tractor. My horse barn 40x60, permit. The shop 40x60, permit....
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-01-17, 8:13pm
Replies: 25
Views: 11,302
Posted By ohbeads
AIM kiln user here... love it, the size is...

AIM kiln user here... love it, the size is perfect, I can anneal and then slump or fuse without issue.
Forum: Studio 2013-01-13, 5:35pm
Replies: 8
Views: 6,225
Posted By ohbeads
So I've been out in the studio space doing some...

So I've been out in the studio space doing some cleaning of the huge mess, using the shop vac to suck up years of dust, cat hair, goose feathers (my geese loved to hang in the garage), dead flies and...
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