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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 12:00:23 GMT -5
Try googling Pot Melts... you can get really interesting patterns... Opening the kiln is about as fun as opening the saw after a thunderegg. eg jamesp
Can you melt it on the outside so it will stick to the pot as a glaze?? This gives me so many ideas for my terra cota plants
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2018 13:05:58 GMT -5
I was thinking that some of those could be squared up and sold as spendy, handmade accent tiles, too. Would really light up a wall or floor of plainer tiles.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 13:08:27 GMT -5
I was thinking that some of those could be squared up and sold as spendy, handmade accent tiles, too. Would really light up a wall or floor of plainer tiles. GREAT IDEA!!!
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2018 14:48:12 GMT -5
I was thinking that some of those could be squared up and sold as spendy, handmade accent tiles, too. Would really light up a wall or floor of plainer tiles. Maybe you could glaze unglazed ceramic tiles with it. White tiles so that the mix of colors would show up well on the white background.
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Post by jamesp on Feb 6, 2018 14:56:05 GMT -5
MsAliFrom what I have seen on videos the pot that you use in a pot melt eventually becomes unusable because the coating of glass gets accumulates on the pot. They suggest cranking the temp up to help the glass drain out as much as possible. And if you do melts with one color you have to be concerned about the glass that stuck to the pot remelting and mixing it's color in with the new melt.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 15:23:51 GMT -5
MsAli From what I have seen on videos the pot that you use in a pot melt eventually becomes unusable because the coating of glass gets accumulates on the pot. They suggest cranking the temp up to help the glass drain out as much as possible. And if you do melts with one color you have to be concerned about the glass that stuck to the pot remelting and mixing it's color in with the new melt. hhhhmmm so much for that idea Will have to think of something else to do to my pots
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Post by aDave on Feb 6, 2018 15:24:29 GMT -5
Yes Alison needs a the saw. I got a Ryobi from H Depot for $108. It has great design. Full surround drip gutter around table top. Nice and dry. Don't mean to change things up too much, but that's the same saw I bought last year. Lucked out and got a brand new one on CL for $65. Owner had bought it for a one-time tile job but ended up hiring out the work. Never used the saw. Only limitation, other than height of cut, is that it would not accept the grinding blade that you like without modifying the opening in the deck. I didn't do the modifying, and the blade found a new home. Dave
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 15:35:34 GMT -5
www.osh.com/c/Skil-Tile-Saw-7-Inch/p/7094238This is the one I am thinking of getting Do I need a 7" ?? Keep in mind-very little balcony on 2nd floor with very expensive succulent collection-I would die if I killed my plants with rock snot
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Post by aDave on Feb 6, 2018 18:21:22 GMT -5
www.osh.com/c/Skil-Tile-Saw-7-Inch/p/7094238This is the one I am thinking of getting Do I need a 7" ?? Keep in mind-very little balcony on 2nd floor with very expensive succulent collection-I would die if I killed my plants with rock snot I remember looking at that saw, but I can't recall what steered me away then. It could have been that I couldn't find motor specifications; maybe I simply found my saw on CL...just can't recall. What does your balcony overlook? Is there a neighbor below you that will get irritated with water/spray coming down from your level? Also keep in mind that one of the easier ways to stay dry while using the tile saw is to stand behind it so water sprays away from you, and you pull the work toward you. If you adopt this method, that will also wet your balcony and/or the area below your balcony. Garage Rocker has a video showing this particular technique, so perhaps he'll PM you a copy. If my description doesn't make sense now, the vid will certainly clarify. One other thing...since the reservoir type saws are always using up water (and you have to refill pretty regularly), the Ryobi saw that jamesp mentioned is nice because a hose can be trickled into the gutter to keep the reservoir full. But, it's messy, as the tank has an overflow level, so water can run everywhere when it reaches its maximum level. Perhaps the Skil will be fine, but you'll just have to stay on top of keeping the water level up. Oh yeah, they can be loud too. Dave
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 18:31:29 GMT -5
www.osh.com/c/Skil-Tile-Saw-7-Inch/p/7094238This is the one I am thinking of getting Do I need a 7" ?? Keep in mind-very little balcony on 2nd floor with very expensive succulent collection-I would die if I killed my plants with rock snot I remember looking at that saw, but I can't recall what steered me away then. It could have been that I couldn't find motor specifications; maybe I simply found my saw on CL...just can't recall. What does your balcony overlook? Is there a neighbor below you that will get irritated with water/spray coming down from your level? Also keep in mind that one of the easier ways to stay dry while using the tile saw is to stand behind it so water sprays away from you, and you pull the work toward you. If you adopt this method, that will also wet your balcony and/or the area below your balcony. Garage Rocker has a video showing this particular technique, so perhaps he'll PM you a copy. If my description doesn't make sense now, the vid will certainly clarify. One other thing...since the reservoir type saws are always using up water (and you have to refill pretty regularly), the Ryobi saw that jamesp mentioned is nice because a hose can be trickled into the gutter to keep the reservoir full. But, it's messy, as the tank has an overflow level, so water can run everywhere when it reaches its maximum level. Perhaps the Skil will be fine, but you'll just have to stay on top of keeping the water level up. Oh yeah, they can be loud too. Dave I will have to take a picture of my balcony for you ...No neighbor directly below that would get irritated, water would drain to the ground. As it does when I water my plants. I don't care if anything gets wet except for my plants-too much money wrapped up in them to risk damaging @garagerocker sent me a video on how he does it-Exactly what I needed as I am a very visual person--thank you again for that I don't have an outside water source, so would have to haul water out from kitchen. Not sure it is worth it for me to buy one yet, but I know Id have a blast with it
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Post by grumpybill on Feb 6, 2018 18:40:04 GMT -5
Purely my opinion: Get an "overhead" tile saw. The water will spray away from you and most of the overspray can be contained by draping something over the back, tucked into the rear of the pan.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 18:58:37 GMT -5
Purely my opinion: Get an "overhead" tile saw. The water will spray away from you and most of the overspray can be contained by draping something over the back, tucked into the rear of the pan. Ill do some research on those-but have a feeling it is out of my budget I have an idea that involves me and plexi-glass to reduce making a mess -need to chat with Dad tonight to see what he thinks and maybe talk him into shipping me his saw (it wont happen, but I have to try)
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Post by grumpybill on Feb 6, 2018 19:17:15 GMT -5
Tool rental places sometimes sell off equipment at very good prices after they've gotten a decent return on their investment. If memory serves, I paid $250 for this monster of a 10" saw, complete with a new blade.
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Post by aDave on Feb 6, 2018 19:29:53 GMT -5
Tool rental places sometimes sell off equipment at very good prices after they've gotten a decent return on their investment. If memory serves, I paid $250 for this monster of a 10" saw, complete with a new blade. That looks like a great saw at a great price. However, Ali needs a small footprint which usually isn't afforded by overhead/drop saws. This may also be outside her budget.
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Post by grumpybill on Feb 6, 2018 19:48:05 GMT -5
I wasn't recommending she buy anything as large as mine. Just used it as an example of the deals one can get at rental places.
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Post by aDave on Feb 6, 2018 20:04:43 GMT -5
I wasn't recommending she buy anything as large as mine. Just used it as an example of the deals one can get at rental places. Totally understand. Good suggestion as it stands. Best regards. Dave
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Post by MsAli on Feb 6, 2018 20:11:30 GMT -5
Great suggestion Bill Another place for me to check out😊
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Post by droseraguy on Feb 6, 2018 20:25:57 GMT -5
Damn,its the 1960's and 70's again... Iron Butterfly and Pink Floyd......LOL Following this on F.B too Jim.. I'm hearing Kashmir. duh, duh, duh, da, Duh, Duh, Duh, Da yada yada yada...
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Post by Wooferhound on Feb 7, 2018 0:48:55 GMT -5
I joined the Rock Club here in Huntsville and now I have a key to a room with at least 8 saws at no additional cost.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 7, 2018 0:56:06 GMT -5
I joined the Rock Club here in Huntsville and now I have a key to a room with at least 8 saws at no additional cost. I would love to join the club we have here, however, they only meet on Thursdays and I am at work The other option it to go use a guys saws that is close by, but he charges $30.00 to use his equipment
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