The breaker is there to protect the wiring from the breaker box to the outlet. A 30 amp breaker will trip when you try to draw more than 30 amps (or it should). That means you can surely use a kiln that is only going to pull 20 amps.
Jim "The Hobbyist"
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- Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: How to make SURE my electric works before buying kiln?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10522
- Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:59 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Lap Grinder problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13216
Re: Lap Grinder problem
I swallowed hard a couple years ago and bought some of that tape from HIS. It has worked flawlessly since. Its use is reserved for lap grinder work and thus has lasted quite awhile. I can't praise the folks at HIS enough. Their products are great as is their customer service. Jim "The Hobbyist&...
- Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:44 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fire polish strip construction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6517
Re: Fire polish strip construction
I have no experience with either. Maybe they won't affect a refire. Same thing for the Wash-Away. I would try some test pieces before I gambled on a larger or more important project.
Jim
Jim
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fire polish strip construction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6517
Re: Fire polish strip construction
No, you should not lose the nice straight lines. However, you run the risk of getting devit because of the residue of kilnwash. When I do these I always lightly sandblast the surface and then give a coat of SuperSpray.
Jim
Jim
- Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:34 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Mesh Melt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6220
Re: Mesh Melt
If you put the screws into the top edge of the vermiculite and don't bend the SS mesh over then I would expect the weight under heat to pull/rip the screws out of the vermiculite. It may all fall into the middle.
Jim
ps. Here's how I set it up:
Jim
ps. Here's how I set it up:
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: lace glass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28722
Re: lace glass
I have no problem posting my firing schedules or anything else. Since it is frit there is no concern over thermal shock. I run up AFAP and since the resultant lace has lots of surface area I don't worry about an annealing schedule either. The only concern is when I fuse it to the top of a piece of s...
- Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: lace glass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28722
Re: lace glass
For those interested in making lace I suggest you start with my tutorial here: http://jimwolverton.com/html/lace.html It explains how the process came to be and the basics of how to make it happen. After a few experiments you will either have it mastered well enough to achieve the results you want o...
- Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: lace glass
- Replies: 12
- Views: 28722
Re: lace glass
Terry, I've been making lace and experimenting with it for close to ten years. I make my lace with frit and sometimes the addition of powder. There is a terrible tutorial on my website demonstrating the process. I don't use it to make jewelry as you intend. I put my lace atop sheet glass and make bo...
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:57 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: I too had a fusing disaster
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7374
Re: I too had a fusing disaster
Are the bubbles on the bottom of the piece or between the two layers of glass?
Jim
Jim
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 3:20 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: full fuse disaster
- Replies: 15
- Views: 22476
Re: full fuse disaster
In my experience, if you put a slumped piece back in the mold and refire you are likely to get bubbles. I had it happen once by accident and then again, intentionally, to see if my theory was correct. I believe the bubbles happen because air is introduced and has no avenue of escape. Normally, as th...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:30 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: avoiding sag in a mold
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9610
Re: avoiding sag in a mold
I don't think you can do better than you did.
Just for fun I would try slumping a circle in that mold.
Jim
Just for fun I would try slumping a circle in that mold.
Jim
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:54 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: avoiding sag in a mold
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9610
Re: avoiding sag in a mold
A picture of the mold would be helpful.
Jim
Jim
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tile Saw problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9283
Re: Tile Saw problem
The nut is right-hand thread. I have a MK 100 and I just tested it to be sure.
Jim
Jim
- Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:29 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Clear border
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4221
Re: Clear border
Cut the clear strips ¼" wide and lay them on top of each other, flat.
Jim
Jim
- Thu Jun 20, 2013 3:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Airbrush Tank ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5546
Re: Airbrush Tank ?
Sure but a spare tire works just as well is should be much cheaper.
Jim
Jim
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Organizing and inventory
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13606
Re: Organizing and inventory
I use only BE so I store my sheet glass in numerical order using their catalog numbers.
Jim
Jim
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ugh, yet another tile saw question! :)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7162
Re: Ugh, yet another tile saw question! :)
I suspect you need to adjust (or improve) the fence so that your glass is moving absolutely parallel to the blade. Any deviation will push the blade off line. A stiff blade will resist this deflection some but should then chip out of the backside.
Jim
Jim
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Ceramic kilns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7560
Re: Ceramic kilns
Kilnforming artists used ceramic kilns for years before glass kilns came along. Ceramic kilns have two advantages over glass kilns: 1. They can be found in exceptionally good used condition and are usually inexpensive. But it requires patience. 2. They don't shed crud onto your glass like glass kiln...
- Fri May 31, 2013 12:42 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Strip cutting and fusing technique help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10666
Re: Strip cutting and fusing technique help
Welcome to WGBB. You'll find a wealth of information and ideas here. I'd suggest you start by reading through Brad's tutorials. Then make a few searches of the archives for more info on specific topics. Regarding strip construction, there is no better tutorial than the one provided but Steve Immerma...
- Mon May 27, 2013 2:12 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing 104 COE rods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4401
Re: Fusing 104 COE rods
I'm surprised she doesn't just attach the short(s) to the end of a clear rod. That's what I do. There will always be a very small amount left that will be wasted.
Jim
Jim