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Job glass?
Hey does anyone remember those little squares of plaid glass? They are labeled as Job glass. As I was cleaning and reorganizing my workroom I found some I have had a long time. I don't remember if...
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I'm looking for information resources tools on making jars
by making jars I mean especially how the lids of jars are threaded, tools for doing so. Thanks, Bryan Rasmussen
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Polishing pads - name, mfgr...?
Hello, I had seen some polishing pads, useful for buffing the edges of fused glass & so on. The oduct is like a sponge, as the diamond-embedde dpolishing pad on one side. Can anyone tell me what they...
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FS: SGAA reference and Tech manual
The only people that may have an interest in this is right here, so for those that want to update their library on the cheap... this 2 thick volume SGAA reference and technical manual, printed...
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Lava cloth
Has anyone here used lava cloth with irrid. glass? I was wondering if I would have to use a higher temp. because the irrid. coating is rather stiff.
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Looking for truck with glass rack
I'm interested in finding a 2003 or newer GM or Dodge van with an exterior mounted glass rack. Possibly would consider a pickup with a glass rack. Not interested in any Ford products. If you happen to...
 
Double-glazed units & stained glass ?
HI Folks I've been asked about providing some 'double-glazed' units with my tiffany-style, copper-foiled, panels 'sandwiched' in-between. The local glazing company is very happy to do the 'sandwiching...
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Sea Glass
Hello, I am a jewelry designer/creator. I have started making jewelry with sea glass. If you are interested in seeing my work, please visit You searched for: BorealisSeaGlass! Discover the unique...
 
cutting surface
I'm looking at a table made of a sheet of plywood for cutting on, 1" thick and very hard, but I've been offered a formica bar countertop. It's hard and smooth, plus even the smallest flakes and shards...
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Thermal shock - URGENT - PLEASE HELP
Hi, I'm planing to build sunrom, wintergarden or etc... I have plan to have some dark wals maded from glass outside ( ISO 4 mm sand brushed float + 4 mm mirror ) and rigips / knauf and terwool inside....
 
Thermal Expansion
I know different types of glass expand differently, and it is not wise to fuse together dissimilar pieces, but does anyone know of a place where you can get facts and figures on what expands and...
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'Serious' soldering iron - recommendations please ?
HI Folks My usual weapon of choice is a temperature-controlled Weller 100W iron - which works very well for tiffany-style suncatchers, tealights and so on. Recently, I've been getting more commissions...
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How to make glass beads
Here is a simple how to about basic bead making.
 
Need a source of Custom Bevels
I am working on a stained glass project, custom size for a door panel. I am in need of a set of mitered corners. I am looking to find a set of 1x2 mitered corners or a place where I can order a custom...
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Hey Chemo! let's not steal the guys thread Zing Brush!
About that brush, if you likt the Pzazz you'll love the Zing, at least , we do. Notice the machine that runs it, not a drill, but a variable speed polisher/Sander from Harbor Freight, (cheap), or...
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