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Credit: Techniglass.com A new grinder bit chips the glass excessively, especially with   a coarse grit. It can also be the result of a bar...

Credit: JMbestglass.cn Using core drill bits needs a drill press. It keeps the drill bit steady and avoids breaking the core which plugs the...

Recently, when looking for a small frit maker, no shop had one in stock.   Having heard of making one from plumbing pipes, I went in searc...

  The use of the highly acclaimed Silberschnitt cut runners requires a bit of experience to get the best from them.   They are at their best...

Hake (ha-kay) brushes are made from goat's hair. Their advantage over other brushes for applying kiln wash is that they hold a lot of ...

When to replace the grinding head? An obvious time is when the grinding becomes much slower than previously.  Adjusting the bit up or d...

Bamboo handle hake brush The hake (pronounced hah–kay) brush was developed in the far east.   It has several variations – the ori...

Typical cut running pliers Cut running pliers are very useful tools if used correctly.   The pliers must have the curve in a “fr...

It is of course, possible to buy commercial tools for combing hot glass.   But with a little ingenuity, you can make your own for a sm...

Soldering lead came is different from soldering electronics or copper foil. For electronic soldering less heat is needed, cleanliness is all...

People often want to have variable temperatures for decorative soldering. It is recommended to use a rheostat in circumstances where the s...

The iron used to solder must be of a high enough wattage to readily melt the solder and be able to reheat fast enough to maintain the necess...

General Historically soldering tips were copper, placed in braziers. One tip at a time was used; when the heat had transferred from the tip...

Many soldering stations come with a sponge which, when wet, is used to wipe the iron's tip clean. A small amount of fresh solder is usua...

Breaking a piece of glass from a large sheet is often a frightening prospect. It doesn't have to be. It is better to cut a straight li...

Wipe your hot iron tip on a wet sponge on a regular basis while soldering.  It must be done on a natural sponge, not a plastic based one. T...

A block of sal ammoniac is an excellent aid to keeping your soldering iron tip (or bit) clean and able to hold a small blob of solder. ...