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Iso-mag board

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:39 pm
by Marty
Anyone have experience with this stuff from Pyrotec (shelves, dams, molds, whatever)?

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:58 pm
by Brad Walker
Never heard of it, but it looks interesting. Let me know if you try it out or find out more.

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:18 pm
by Marty
Brad- One of my Canadian students uses it instead of VB- it's magnesium salt based, seems to be stronger than VB with less warpage. I asked on Pete's board, we'll see what comes up. I'll also call Jim Wiles (?) and see what he knows.

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 8:21 am
by Brad Walker
I'm interested in its machine-ability and whether it can take kiln wash. I've been having trouble with vermiculite board leaving a haze on the glass.

Tried calcium silicate boards, they're prone to thermal shock, but perhaps this can work. Let me know what Jim says, if he can get it I can drive down to Charlotte and pick some up to try.

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 9:40 pm
by Buttercup
Marty, what's Pete's board, please....another glass site?

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:38 am
by Brad Walker
Buttercup wrote:Marty, what's Pete's board, please....another glass site?
http://talk.craftweb.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=4

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:52 am
by Marty
Another closely monitored private board, but Pete is more irascible than Brad. It's mostly blowing but there are a few active fusers. No anonymity there.

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 10:04 am
by Brad Walker
Marty wrote:Pete is more irascible than Brad.
Guess I need to try harder.

Re: Iso-mag board

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:34 am
by Buttercup
Thanks Brad and Marty. I know of Craftweb, Just haven't heard it referred to as 'Pete's board'. As you say, mostly blowing, so I don't browse it and certainly am not qualified to contribute.