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Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-16, 7:33pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,720
Posted By Binks
I was looking at those tanks yesterday. It's an...

I was looking at those tanks yesterday. It's an option I'm going to try soon.

I need to have my old 50s era wiring up dated for sure! My electrician and I have already discussed the fan and...
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-15, 7:30pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,720
Posted By Binks
The GTT instructions say 10-15 psi, I just double...

The GTT instructions say 10-15 psi, I just double checked my manual because I thought I'd made a big mistake! The Phantom is 25-30 psi, I don't have a Phantom, just a Lynx, maybe someday...

I may...
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-14, 8:30pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,720
Posted By Binks
Ok, I'll try to do that! Do you have a holding...

Ok, I'll try to do that! Do you have a holding tank?
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-14, 12:40pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,720
Posted By Binks
I have a Lynx, it takes 7LPM. The OxyCon I was...

I have a Lynx, it takes 7LPM. The OxyCon I was looking at is the EX-15, it produces 8LPM at 15PSI. The machine won't have to run flat out to give me the juice I need. I like to make mid to large...
Forum: Torch Questions 2014-06-14, 10:19am
Replies: 23
Views: 9,720
Posted By Binks
Tank vs concentrator

I apologize for repeating any previous posts, but I've searched the archives and still have questions.

I learned on liquid or tanked oxygen, so as I'm setting up my studio, I'm trying to make the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-31, 9:19pm
Replies: 3
Views: 8,731
Posted By Binks
Posts like this are one of the reasons I love...

Posts like this are one of the reasons I love this forum!

Thank you so much for sharing this info.

I don't have any of these glasses, but I'm so enthralled reading about them!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-26, 6:59pm
Replies: 25
Views: 17,664
Posted By Binks
I use two plates, one on each side of the object....

I use two plates, one on each side of the object. I always try to have double my surface area in anode to cathode and rotate my item every hour or so.

I had a few salmon false starts when I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-24, 6:24pm
Replies: 25
Views: 17,664
Posted By Binks
Is your copper pure copper or electrical wire? ...

Is your copper pure copper or electrical wire? The purer sacrificial material (anode) will give cleaner results. Buy some copper plates from Rio and add a fair amount of brightener. Junk copper...
Forum: Tutorials 2014-05-05, 3:22pm
Replies: 68
Views: 30,399
Posted By Binks
I sometimes consider this whole topic of debate...

I sometimes consider this whole topic of debate less legal and more ethical. I ethically will not sell items made in someone else's style, to me that violates my sense of artistic self. I will...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-05-02, 5:59am
Replies: 76
Views: 19,816
Posted By Binks
Don't try to use that last inch of stringer...

Don't try to use that last inch of stringer without a holder, burnt nails smell worse than hair.

If the marble comes off the punty, don't try to catch it!

Don't drink from plastic cups at the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-26, 3:25pm
Replies: 15
Views: 4,127
Posted By Binks
I usually run with my volts up around .1ish while...

I usually run with my volts up around .1ish while using junk copper, ie salvage wire, sheet from hardware store, it has other metals that will get in the way. With that stuff I also had to refresh...
Forum: Safety 2014-04-21, 9:59am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,445
Posted By Binks
Dale, Thank you so much! I really think the...

Dale,

Thank you so much! I really think the exterior vertical pipe will be a much better option. I won't need much vertical to clear the gable and have proper drafting. This option would also...
Forum: Safety 2014-04-20, 8:06pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,445
Posted By Binks
I need some ventilation help!

I am trying to create a studio space in my garage and I am very concerned about the air flow. I used to work at a studio that had a supposedly good system, but it was really just a show piece and I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-16, 8:42pm
Replies: 32
Views: 10,570
Posted By Binks
I love the return labels! I type them up on the...

I love the return labels! I type them up on the computer, pack 5 lines on each label and cut them into strips. I like the low profile on the rod and a little alocohol swab will take off residue. ...
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2013-03-06, 8:03pm
Replies: 27
Views: 9,359
Posted By Binks
I sent her a message, too, but haven't heard...

I sent her a message, too, but haven't heard back. :-( I hope everything is alright.
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2013-03-04, 1:35pm
Replies: 27
Views: 9,359
Posted By Binks
In the picture it says "Bonus: making and using...

In the picture it says "Bonus: making and using "Oriental Stringer"

I thought that was supposed to be part of the tutorial.
Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2013-03-04, 6:42am
Replies: 27
Views: 9,359
Posted By Binks
I received the tutorial, but it doesn't have the...

I received the tutorial, but it doesn't have the oriental stringer :-(
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-02-15, 9:30pm
Replies: 27
Views: 6,204
Posted By Binks
I use hydrochloric acid, also sold as muriatic...

I use hydrochloric acid, also sold as muriatic acid. I bought a jug of it and diluted it in water, pour acid into water ONLY, do not pour water into acid. It cleans away everything, I use it to...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-13, 11:33am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
Posted By Binks
Working with Kalypso

I'm pretty new to silver glass, I've worked with it a few times. I've been concentrating on Kalypso, I think it gives me lots of practice encasing, layering, reduction color, and color interaction. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-11-12, 12:25pm
Replies: 162
Views: 47,947
Posted By Binks
After reading this thread, I'm really interested...

After reading this thread, I'm really interested in trying to make an ornament in soft glass. I've made a few boro ones with pulled points, plain clear being easiest, but I tried color and had mixed...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-14, 2:14pm
Replies: 67
Views: 17,189
Posted By Binks
I soak difficult beads or if I'm feeling lazy. ...

I soak difficult beads or if I'm feeling lazy. Its hard on my hands to remove beads sometimes. I clean mandrels to remove excess release and wipe them down to keep them from feeling gritty. My...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-14, 2:06pm
Replies: 34
Views: 11,896
Posted By Binks
I label all my glass, I am admittedly OCD, so its...

I label all my glass, I am admittedly OCD, so its only natural. I use 104, 90, and 33, so I need to keep tabs on what's what. My stringers are only labeled in groups, not individually like the rods....
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