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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-11-30, 11:53am
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Little Barbed Hoses on GTT Lynx
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2,002
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Shaper
That is the way to mount your hoses. I mounted...
That is the way to mount your hoses. I mounted 2-8 inch pieces of hose on my torch and then put quick connects on there and the ends of the main hoses so I could disconnect and reconnect them easily.
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-11-23, 5:40pm
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Liquid oxygen
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2,468
Posted By
Shaper
If you are in a residential area most suppliers...
If you are in a residential area most suppliers won't deliver liquid oxygen to you. If your not using a medium to large torch, gtt Phantom, Mirrage or larger, on a daily basis then your tank will...
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Auctions, self promotion, and related things
2019-11-06, 2:45pm
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Over 50lbs glass rod for sale
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21,225
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Shaper
Is it boro or soft glass?
Is it boro or soft glass?
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2019-09-04, 1:04pm
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New studio help!!!!!!
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2,916
Posted By
Shaper
You set the oxy at 4.5 what? Purity level? I...
You set the oxy at 4.5 what? Purity level? I don't use an oxycon I use tanked oxygen. But I thought the only thing you could regulate on an oxycon is the Purity level. I thought output was set by the...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2019-08-06, 10:11am
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Question about torch + hoses
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5,795
Posted By
Shaper
The only time I have ever used a 2 stage...
The only time I have ever used a 2 stage regulator is when using liquid oxygen, it is needed to keep the regulator from freezing up. A regulator with 2 dials, one for tank pressure and one for...
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Studio
2019-06-30, 6:34pm
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Garage Studio Safety/Practicality Questions
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9,512
Posted By
Shaper
Boro glass is affected less by heat and cold than...
Boro glass is affected less by heat and cold than any of the soft glasses. That said, you can take the glass you plan on working with and put it on top of your kiln when you turn it on and it will...
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Boro Room
2019-04-15, 11:29am
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What metal inclusions can I put in Boro ?
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11,105
Posted By
Shaper
Standard Welding hose for acetylene when used...
Standard Welding hose for acetylene when used with propane will eventually disintegrate and leak, also can clog ports in your torch. You need to get a set of "T" Grade hoses for your torch.
The...
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Boro Room
2019-03-25, 12:32pm
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Just starting spoons
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4,977
Posted By
Shaper
You could learn how to pull points. That save you...
You could learn how to pull points. That save you the money on 12mil tubing.
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Safety
2019-03-25, 12:25pm
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Vent Fan Options
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7,520
Posted By
Shaper
These fans are used by quite a few folks. I find...
These fans are used by quite a few folks. I find them to be very good and quite a bit quieter than some of those can fans.
...
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Safety
2019-01-30, 11:43am
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"Oxygen Clean"?
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6,992
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Shaper
"Oxygen Clean" means that any part of a system...
"Oxygen Clean" means that any part of a system using pure or almost pure oxygen must have all of the parts cleaned of any petroleum products. Any metal parts that are not made specifically for use...
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Boro Room
2018-12-23, 6:48pm
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GTT Bobcat and 5lpm concentrator
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9,301
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Shaper
I didn't realize that a bobcat could use that...
I didn't realize that a bobcat could use that much oxygen in 6 hours. I'm thinking K tanks so maybe I'm wrong. I have used a K tank in 6 hours, or there about, when pulling vac stacks with a Mirage....
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Studio
2018-10-09, 7:02pm
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11
CFM for studio ventilation?
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26,445
Posted By
Shaper
This is a link to a "Ventilation Primer" by Mike...
This is a link to a "Ventilation Primer" by Mike Aurelius;
https://mikeaurelius.wordpress.com/ventilation-primer/
It has all the info needed to ensure a safely ventilated work space. don't let...
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Boro Room
2018-10-06, 1:17pm
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6
Oklahoma
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5,719
Posted By
Shaper
You may have better luck with the forum in this...
You may have better luck with the forum in this link. It,s mainly boro folks..
http://www.talkglass.com/forum/forum.php
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Studio
2018-09-13, 10:54am
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43
Building my first setup
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26,665
Posted By
Shaper
You may want to reconsider mounting your fan to...
You may want to reconsider mounting your fan to the window board instead of the hood. The fan mounted to the metal hood you have will it act like a speaker and amplify the noise from the fan and will...
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Free Tutorials
2018-09-11, 3:44pm
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"Piping Tanked Propane Into Studio" *FREE* Tut
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65,885
Posted By
Shaper
I brought mine inside and used a splitter like...
I brought mine inside and used a splitter like these to feed my main torch and a hand torch I use all the time also. They are very simple to use and straight forward to hook up.
Here is the web...
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Studio
2018-09-08, 6:04pm
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43
Building my first setup
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26,665
Posted By
Shaper
This is a good exhaust fan that some folks use. ...
This is a good exhaust fan that some folks use.
https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/hvac/exhaust-fans/exhaust-and-supply/12-exhaust-fan-shutter-mounted
The regulators you listed are fairly...
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-08-27, 10:36am
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New torch
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6,546
Posted By
Shaper
The Bravo is a good torch and would probably do...
The Bravo is a good torch and would probably do everything you want your torch to do. That being said I prefer GTT torches over Bethlehem torches.
I owned a Bethlehem when I first started and liked...
Forum:
Studio
2018-08-10, 7:34pm
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8
Total Newbie Oxycon Question
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6,774
Posted By
Shaper
The only reason I keep my oxy tanks away from my...
The only reason I keep my oxy tanks away from my bench is I don't want to bump into them. If your going to keep your oxycon close be sure to keep the hose off the ground.
Same with the propane...
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Safety
2018-08-09, 8:41pm
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7
How important are the specialty glasses?
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8,245
Posted By
Shaper
Most lampworking supply stores online have an...
Most lampworking supply stores online have an assortment. I like the "Mountain Glass Arts" web site for a lot of tools and materials.
And yes they are absolutely needed. Without them it is hard to...
Forum:
Studio
2018-08-09, 8:36pm
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8
Total Newbie Oxycon Question
Views:
6,774
Posted By
Shaper
Maybe so. If there is a welding supply store they...
Maybe so. If there is a welding supply store they will have them. Airgas, prax air etc. Amazon may have them, they are for 1/4 inch I/D hoses. I know that Mountain Glass and Sundance Glass have them...
Forum:
Studio
2018-08-09, 3:47pm
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8
Total Newbie Oxycon Question
Views:
6,774
Posted By
Shaper
in your last picture the brass fitting is a...
in your last picture the brass fitting is a female "B" fitting like you find on the end of your hose. If you go to welding supply store you can buy a "male to male coupler for B fittings" and screw...
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-08-08, 9:26pm
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130
Show and tell!
Views:
65,131
Posted By
Shaper
Very nice pendys there. I'm amazed at how much...
Very nice pendys there. I'm amazed at how much you can pack into such a small space.
Forum:
Auctions, self promotion, and related things
2018-08-08, 5:33pm
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9
Oxygen concentrators for sale
Views:
6,382
Posted By
Shaper
Can't find your shop, a link would be nice.
Can't find your shop, a link would be nice.
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-08-07, 10:20am
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14
What's it gonna take?
Views:
10,415
Posted By
Shaper
I don't think a Lynx on nat gas will be efficient.
I don't think a Lynx on nat gas will be efficient.
Forum:
Boro Room
2018-08-05, 12:58pm
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130
Show and tell!
Views:
65,131
Posted By
Shaper
I find trying to etch boro terribly tedious, sand...
I find trying to etch boro terribly tedious, sand blasting is my preferred method of etching boro.
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