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2013-05-15, 2:10pm
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Join Date: Nov 27, 2011
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Wind, While Torching Outside?
Hi,
I have recently moved into an apartment, and now don't have access to the open studio where I used to rent space. The only place I can work is outside (3rd floor apt.) but so far I have had huge problems with wind. I've read a bunch of threads here about the three sided plexiglass shield, will it work to protect a torch (mega minor) from wind?
Best,
Amy
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2013-05-15, 4:19pm
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Alaska Boro
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Join Date: Dec 10, 2009
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Plexiglas is generally used for events that require groups to see a bead demonstration. For making beads and no demo would suggest less expensive non burnable materials just in case the wind blows your wind protection system over on to the torch.
Check to see what the welding community uses. Some are a curtain that could drawn around your work area and pushed back when not in use. See Air Gas or Air Liquide
Also check with the landlord as many rentals do not allow bead making as it is a dangerous activity with liability and insurance issues. Epically in a rental scenario. i.e. check your lease.
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2013-05-15, 5:24pm
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Pretty much anything that will block the wind will work. I torch at the beach sometimes and just use a sideways beach umbrella.
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2013-05-15, 5:45pm
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I work in my garage and the wind can get a little too strong. I have a shower curtain that has weights on the bottom that I can pull across part of the opening to keep the wind from reaching the torch area.
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2013-05-15, 11:41pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamin' Francesca
I work in my garage and the wind can get a little too strong. I have a shower curtain that has weights on the bottom that I can pull across part of the opening to keep the wind from reaching the torch area.
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Brilliant. I always think of things needing to be solid or built in, too hard to do on my porch. Thanks for the idea.
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2013-07-11, 10:04pm
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Join Date: Aug 22, 2011
Location: Sydney Australia
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I've been torching on my balcony (2nd floor apartment) for a year. I used some old cupboard doors, hinged them together and made a folding screen to block the wind. It packs away flat as well. Its a little hassle to put up and take down every time I torch, but it does the trick!
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