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  1. Thread: Kilns

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    Re: Kilns

    Skutt or bust
  2. Thread: Redmax hand torch

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    For Sale: Re: Redmax hand torch

    Sold. Thanks melting pot!
  3. Thread: Redmax hand torch

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    For Sale: Re: Redmax hand torch

    Thanks burnthands, I think that info is relevant and probably a good assumption the hand torch version of each runs true to the bench model.
  4. Thread: Redmax hand torch

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    For Sale: Re: Redmax hand torch

    I just bought a herbie hand torch to replace this one, so that's why this one is going. I have never used the 8x8 or the 11x11 before so I can't offer much input on that, sorry. If someone else has...
  5. Thread: Redmax hand torch

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    For Sale: Redmax hand torch

    Redmax hand torch for sale. I bought it new less than a year ago and it has seen very minor use since. Asking $250 plus $10 for shipping.
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    Re: Fresh out of the kiln

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    Sticky: Re: Rollcall - introduce yourself!

    Sup kravin?! Good to see you on here!
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    Announcement: Re: Get your Milestone badge!

    Started towards the end of 2003, so I guess coming up on my 14th year. Wow
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    Re: glass alchemy changes

    ^all their new transparent colors, plus illuminati and prob Lucy are made at gaffer glass in New Zealand. You may have seen those big globs of cullet northstar has posted, that's being made over...
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    Want To Buy: Re: Tools to make 14mm female joints

    If you want to tool joints get a forming tool with metal pads. Those graphite ones are for kiddies
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    Re: Fresh out of the kiln

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    Still fresh in the kiln
  12. Thread: Boro Crucible 101

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    Re: Boro Crucible 101

    ^^^ listen to whatever this man says. Feel good knows his stuff
  13. Thread: Kiva Ford Rollers

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    Want To Buy: Re: Kiva Ford Rollers

    Have you tried the hp machine ones before?
    Sorry to take away from sales thread, curious on the hp. The kiva ford ones are great though. I'd just hit him up personally, they are priced very...
  14. Thread: good rollers

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    Want To Buy: Re: good rollers

    If you are looking for tooling rollers, i would suggest Kiva Ford rollers, or one from Carlisle.
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    Want To Buy: Re: GTT Lynx hand torch

    Ive got one Im thinking of selling.
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    Poll: Re: Gathering opinions on opening kiln too early!

    Assuming the piece was made without sketchy welds you can take just about anything out and bench cool it without issues. If its under 500 degrees its past the strain point and wont affect anything.
  17. Thread: Dem JESUS! Seals

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    Re: Dem JESUS! Seals

    Because after your first one you will say, "Jesus I can't believe that worked!"
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    Re: Polariscope footage of an opal encasement

    Thanks for the update! Although that isn't really what I was hoping to hear, I use an opal on damn near everything I make....
  19. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    After checking i was using a 600 grit abrasive, no wonder it was taking so long... I had a 260 at one point but think i left it at the michigan project last year :)
  20. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    ^this. Such an easy fix to make it perfect again
  21. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    Thanks Jimi!! somebody give this guy some more rep points
  22. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    I believe I have been using 260 grit silicon carbide, but ill have to check to make sure thats what it is. I haven't needed to grind my fittings until now so its not often i would use it.
  23. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    The center reamer on the forming tool I have has a taper that requires a grind for the joint to sit flush. Also, I hate wobbly joints :)
  24. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    Hand grinding isn't really going to be an option, i don't mind doing one or two that way but it gets old and wears out my thumbs pretty quick.
  25. Thread: Grinding Joints

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    Re: Grinding Joints

    I think I have seen that same video before Joe. You may be right about it being about as risky as other cold working, most likely I am just way over thinking it.

    Fife, that fillet glove isn't a...
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