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Forum: Tutorials to purchase 2013-06-14, 6:50pm
Replies: 27
Views: 11,496
Posted By Signguy
Hi Cynthia, Will the press work with boro? ...

Hi Cynthia,

Will the press work with boro?

If so, is the tut applicable for boro users as well?

Thanks!
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-05, 4:52pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,121
Posted By Signguy
I use three m15's into a holding tank and run...

I use three m15's into a holding tank and run both fires off the holding tank.

Works so well I got rid of my tanked oxy as there was no significant performance difference.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-03, 4:40am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,355
Posted By Signguy
I've got the whole blast shield set up on mine. ...

I've got the whole blast shield set up on mine. Marver, shield, etc. great tool, great service!
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2013-04-03, 4:33am
Replies: 11
Views: 4,237
Posted By Signguy
On the other hand, the price for a whole new...

On the other hand, the price for a whole new concentrator from Jack with great support is the same or less vs the ship and get a rebuild kit, and not much more than the kit with your own labor...so...
Forum: Customer Service Kiosk 2012-10-15, 6:37pm
Replies: 16
Views: 8,076
Posted By Signguy
This is really kind of simple: Jack is...

This is really kind of simple:

Jack is great.

Jack is slow.

Jack has the best prices and support.

All of these facts are well known.
Forum: Studio 2012-10-15, 6:24pm
Replies: 30
Views: 14,004
Posted By Signguy
If you search for my post on my latest studio...

If you search for my post on my latest studio build you will find details regarding how I adapted a stock tank. It's actually pretty easy to do yourself with minimal tools.
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-09-14, 4:15pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,276
Posted By Signguy
I run a bravo on three m-15's and a holding tank...

I run a bravo on three m-15's and a holding tank and get totally the same performance as I did on tanked.

Not sure if you'd get the same on your torch though as the bravo is designed specifically...
Forum: Safety 2012-08-12, 5:22pm
Replies: 65
Views: 17,606
Posted By Signguy
I got tired of the burns and started wearing a...

I got tired of the burns and started wearing a leather apron.

Then I got tired of being hot and have the stiffnes of the leather cut into my neck.

So, I gave in, spent a few more $$$ and got a...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-31, 6:16pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,839
Posted By Signguy
I moved cross country with a lot of glass and had...

I moved cross country with a lot of glass and had no breakage at all. Just put the glass in hand size bundles, wrapped tight with foam wrap of a roll, taped foam down and then packed as tightly as...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-26, 4:04pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,893
Posted By Signguy
Thanks, Greg and Mimi! Checking it out right...

Thanks, Greg and Mimi!

Checking it out right now...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-25, 4:26pm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,893
Posted By Signguy
Hi Jeanne, I'm in Fredericksburg, and ther...

Hi Jeanne,

I'm in Fredericksburg, and ther is very little that I can find happening here, especially since I am just doing Boro (and not doing functional art just other stuff) and stopped doing...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-25, 10:10am
Replies: 12
Views: 3,893
Posted By Signguy
Latest "minimal tools" additions to my new VA studio

In my previous thread I showed how I had built my new hood, glass color rod storage and worktables.

Since then, I've added some additional items which might be of interest:

First, check out the...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-22, 4:34pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By Signguy
Jack at Unlimited Oxygen. 866.955.0200. ...

Jack at Unlimited Oxygen. 866.955.0200.

He's fairly active on LE and has probably sold more oxycons then any other vendor. Great prices and support, long warranty, although he's usually a bit...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-22, 4:30pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,316
Posted By Signguy
Thanks to all for the tips! I think I have...

Thanks to all for the tips!

I think I have it all resolved now...

I removed all of the quick connects and that made the gas flow fine and my bravo is just as happy on NG as on LP.

I removed...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-21, 6:36pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By Signguy
You might want to call Jack, he is great about...

You might want to call Jack, he is great about helping even with other brands than he sells and can probably tell you cost to repair vs new.

His new ones have gotten really inexpensive so may be...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-07-20, 6:12pm
Replies: 50
Views: 19,703
Posted By Signguy
A new mega-bravo! Now that's an appealing...

A new mega-bravo! Now that's an appealing thought!

Especilly if it is optimized for oxycons and NG like the bravo...

Want!
Forum: Studio 2012-07-18, 8:09pm
Replies: 33
Views: 21,253
Posted By Signguy
More improvements: Im just about finished...

More improvements:

Im just about finished with my new frit storage system, and also with a new idea for clear rod/tube storage.

Should be able to post pix this weekend...
Forum: Studio 2012-07-17, 7:48pm
Replies: 33
Views: 21,253
Posted By Signguy
The insulation is pretty thick and covered with...

The insulation is pretty thick and covered with foil. It's nailed over the block basement walls by the builder and creates a thermal and vapor builder.

Next step is to add framing and drywall...
Forum: Torch Questions 2012-07-17, 7:46pm
Replies: 41
Views: 10,215
Posted By Signguy
I'm beyond happy with my Bravo, and have used it...

I'm beyond happy with my Bravo, and have used it with 1, 2 and 3 M-15 oxycons and a holding tank successfully.

With all three oxycons going I get performance that is 100% equal to tanked.

But...
Forum: Studio 2012-07-17, 7:39pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,919
Posted By Signguy
I'd totally recommend the following...

I'd totally recommend the following suppliers/equipment:

For kilns - Glasshive

For Oxycons - Jack at Unlimited Oxygen

For Torch - Bethleham Bravo if you want the ability to do boro or soft,...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-07-17, 4:15am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,755
Posted By Signguy
Agreed. I'm pretty sure I have bought just about...

Agreed. I'm pretty sure I have bought just about every boro tut out there, and none failed to give me some worthwhile info. However, some of them were way beyond that and really made a difference...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-07-16, 6:01pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,755
Posted By Signguy
I know that the mags don't pay authors, and I...

I know that the mags don't pay authors, and I rarely buy anything from them. In this case I did buy the one article and it was worth $4.

The other tuts I referred to were all from the forum.
...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-07-16, 4:21pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,755
Posted By Signguy
I appreciate the work that goes into a paid tut,...

I appreciate the work that goes into a paid tut, and feel fine about paying for them. And usually I would rather do so as I feel like I get good value for my money.

Generally, there is a big...
Forum: Studio 2012-07-16, 4:11pm
Replies: 33
Views: 21,253
Posted By Signguy
The blast shield is actually from The Blast...

The blast shield is actually from The Blast Shield. Just google it and you'll find the site. Great people, great stuff!

I'm building out the basement now and will have mackup air coming directly...
Forum: Boro Room 2012-07-16, 4:03pm
Replies: 20
Views: 6,131
Posted By Signguy
DVD is to be released next month. I rented...

DVD is to be released next month.

I rented it on iTunes.

Really, really enjoyed it. Was awed by the talent and art.

It was a great insight into "the other side" for someone who loves boro...
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