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2012-05-28, 4:03pm
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My Soon to be studio..
I have a small corner of the barn (14'X20') that is going to be all mine!!
I am so excited. Here is what I have so far...
New PICS!! ALMOST there.
Starting to migrate the glass
Hot area:
The electrical is in too, it has a dedicated breaker for the Kiln and a seperate breaker for the A/C.
More to come!
Bea
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2012-05-28, 4:15pm
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Very NICE!!!
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2012-05-28, 4:45pm
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Lampworkaholic!
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Drooling on my keyboard - especially for that air conditioner!
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2012-05-28, 5:33pm
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yeah, A/C was a must have out there. We got twice the size for the room.
I figure it will still be hot with the exchange rate of the air, but hopefully not as hot.
I have a question for the experts, do I work under the hood or just have the hands and torch in there? DH and I were debating this. The hood is 3 feet deep and my table is 26 inches.
Any help?
Bea
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2012-05-29, 9:20am
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I would advise against working under the hood. That is having your head and or shoulders under the hood; hands and torch only. The hood is a capture area and there will be eddy currents under it that will be contaminated...not good. What I would do is add a piece of 3//4" or 2 @ 1/2" plywood that is 36" to 40" wide on top of your table to make it wider and then you are less likely to be under the hood. I often see torch workers crouch over their torches when concentrating on a project.
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2012-05-29, 10:22am
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I am guilty of crouching! Thank you for the information, I will making a wider table.
I love this forum, everyone is so helpful.
bea
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2012-06-21, 7:19pm
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Next time I'm up around there, I'm going to stop in for a visit! Where abouts do you live in Harrah?
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2012-07-01, 9:33am
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Hi Tillie!
I live off of hwy 62 between Harrah and Meeker. You are very welcome to stop on by. Warning though, I will pick your brain. lol Especially since I will also be setting up a minor, cricket and hothead, and have never worked on anything besides my hothead.
Bea
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2012-12-10, 11:09am
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Ok, so I haven't installed the minor, or cricket. (I am very intimidated by the process) but here are new pictures of the mostly finished studio!
The work area- I added the baffle to help increase the efficiency of the ventilation. You can see the kiln peeking around the edge. That's where it lives.
Vent/hood- Not a great picture of it, but it gives you an idea. The duct runs above and directly out of the building. The make up air comes in from behind.
Glass- Wow, after looking at how much glass everyone else has, it isn't that impressive. LOL. I do want to switch to the downspout/fence rail system. The boxes are bullseye glass that I can't seem to use well on a hot head. I am hoping it is better on a dual fuel.
Frit- Not much to see here. I haven't formed the love affair/obsession...yet.
Kiln- My kiln is on a rolling cart (used to be an ultrasound cart) It has a dedicated breaker.
My tools are mostly in a plastic draw behind me.
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2012-12-10, 12:44pm
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Lookin good. Don't be intimidated by the dual fuel torches. They are a bit hotter, and more complicated to setup but are much quieter. You will love them very quickly. Go for it.
PJ
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2012-12-10, 1:52pm
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Thanks, PJ. I will have to search to find out a) what I will need. b) what the process is.
I think I have this evenings project!
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2012-12-10, 8:35pm
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When you install your torches, you will wonder why you waited so long. I waited also. I had mine for about 4 months before i hooked up my minor. It is heavenly compared to the hothead. You can hear the radio, have conversations. Have a great time and enjoy!!
jen
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2012-12-11, 8:29am
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Thanks, Jen!
I am reading the forums for information on how to install them. It is just a little scary. Especially since the person who is helping me wants to "tweek" everything, instead of going by the information in the forum. LOL. Part of it is that I have a 250 lb propane tank that I am hooking up to, and I am not sure how that works with the regulators and flashback arrestors (all Greek to me) Also, I am using tanked oxygen (until I can afford to get an oxycon) The tanks are the "k" tanks and my dad gave me two with the securing harness set up.
ETA: I guess I should say that the propane is hard piped into the studio.
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2012-12-19, 10:25am
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Congrats on the new studio. You will enjoy it. I use BE glass also. Love my Mini CC with it.
Thanks for sharing photos.
Have fun!!
Janet
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2013-10-26, 6:57am
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Thanks Janet!! I do love my new studio.. I got my mega minor hooked up and it is wonderful. I still use the hot head for a lot of my smaller beads. It is my escape.
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