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8066
Hey everyone, I have another question. If I am working with small peices of glass, say, no larger than 1 x 3 inches, do I REALLY have to have a grinder or can...
Lora
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Apr 1, 2006
11:20 am
8067
I'd suggest a grinder, here's why. A grinder is more powerful and will cut faster, saving you time AND they are setup to water cool your work which also keeps...
glassnoob46
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Apr 1, 2006
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8068
Thanks very much Steve, I wasn't aware of all that. I will forget about the dremel and stick with my original plan for the grinder. Thanks for the link! Lora...
Lora
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Apr 1, 2006
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Another reason for having a using a grinder is you will have much better control. If the pieces are really small and hard to hold get one of the little glass...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 1, 2006
6:28 pm
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Thanks very much, I appreciate the quick responses I get as a newbie to the group and the art of stained glass as well. I really feel that your answers are...
Lora
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Apr 1, 2006
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Welcome Lora...Good luck with your new hobby :). Debbie L....
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Apr 1, 2006
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8072
Thank you Debbie! I just LOVE my new hobby! Lora For the Love of Babies, Inc. http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com [Non-text portions of this message have...
Lora
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Apr 2, 2006
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8073
I have an extra Magic of Snowflakes pattern portfolio. I'm interested in trading for any mouse, rat, etc pattern that I can obtain copywrite permission for...
Elizabeth Ruppert
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Apr 3, 2006
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8074
Good morning everyone! I am in the process of determining where to put my "workspace". I have what might appear to be a "dumb" question, but I have been told...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
1:46 pm
8075
My grinder has a water reservoir in the base that I fill from a gallon jug of water I keep under my grinder table. None of my tools are actually plumbed to...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
4:57 pm
8076
Thank you sooooooo much! That is exactly what I was hoping! The bathroom is next to the room that I want to put my workspace, so I think that will work out...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
6:08 pm
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When you do small pieces you can easily use your bathroom sink. If the pieces are very large, you may want to do your rinses out side with a water hose. I...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
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I see. I will mainly be working with small peices to start with. When I get to the point of doing larger ones, I will have hubby build me a studio. I will...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
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Just so that you "know" I have been rinsing my glass grinder out in my garden area for a long time. The smallish glass bits keep the snails away (I always...
Arlene Dean
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Apr 3, 2006
6:58 pm
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Hi Arlene--is my package on the way ?----I hope........Janet Arlene Dean <aglassbash@...> wrote: Just so that you "know" I have been rinsing my glass...
obk
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Apr 3, 2006
7:02 pm
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That is a great tip Arlene. I wear gloves when I garden so if I picked out the large pieces I'd be ok. I live in the country so there aren't alot of "rules"...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
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The grinders I've used do not need to be hooked into plumbing. There is a reservoir that you fill with water. Ann Marie -- Ann Marie Bucchino ...
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Apr 3, 2006
7:11 pm
8083
It takes a while, but if you get it cleaned off you won't get a fuzzy look to your glass later on. I have some glass globs I was removing from a piece and...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
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8084
I wasn't aware of the glass cleaner tip either. Thank you. I'll look for some. The brand name is Spray Way? Or is that the name of the cleaner? Lora For...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
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Thanks so much Ann Marie! That is exactly what I wanted to hear! Lora For the Love of Babies, Inc. http://fortheloveofbabies.tripod.com [Non-text portions of...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
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8086
Sprayway is the brand name. But any good NON Amonnia, will work. That just happens to be the one that my stained glass dealer sold for $5 a can. Just...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
7:34 pm
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Oh, how I wish I had a garden with or without slugs. LOL But that is a great tip. ... From: Arlene Dean To: meredithstainedglasschat@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
7:37 pm
8088
Just so that you "know" I have been rinsing my glass grinder out in my garden area for a long time. The smallish glass bits keep the snails away (I always...
Arlene Dean
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Apr 3, 2006
7:43 pm
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LOL I have some HUGE slugs here in WA. I also started saving and crushing my egg shells to get rid of the slugs in the primeroses. LOL This is the first...
Arlene Dean
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Apr 3, 2006
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I have learned alot in the short time I have joined this group, thanks everyone. Where can I get the Flux Remover and Hand cleaner you spoke of? I have tried...
suzoli1956
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Apr 3, 2006
7:48 pm
8091
I have found that putting out a shallow dish of beer (any kind) will get rid of your slugs. They fall in and drown....
suzoli1956
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Apr 3, 2006
7:51 pm
8092
Great tips! Thanks! I plan on doing alot of gardening this year too. Not had the chance in previous years. Always had to work outside the home! Lora For...
Lora
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Apr 3, 2006
7:54 pm
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That is a very old remedy. Works like a champ. My grandmother had slugs so bad, but wouldn't allow beer on the place, so she would go around with a salt can...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
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I carry it in my store and most stained glass dealers do. If you don't have a dealer near-by you can go to my website. Here is a direct link, it's about...
muddbugz2000
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Apr 3, 2006
8:12 pm
8095
Till the boy's got older I paid them .10 a slug to do that. I hate the way they look. They thought it was cool till about a year ago. The egg shells seem...
Arlene Dean
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