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Search found 54 matches: silicon carbide
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- Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Spatzier
- Replies: 18
- Views: 180065
Re: Spatzier
... wheels for glass anymore. I managed to get a small collection of Silicon carbide wheels from Covington, but am still trying to source some aluminum oxide wheels. I'd ...
- Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:15 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Trying to figure out this glass process
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6710
Re: Trying to figure out this glass process
... blast finish. You CANNOT get that with aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. They will not "pebble" the glass. Back when these signs were made, silica ...
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: etched tempered glass problem...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 47136
Re: etched tempered glass problem...
... re blast the whole panel with green diamond sand ( a bit courser than silicon carbide I normally use) . I’m using clear vinyl as the mask and a clear backing sheet ( the ...
- Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sand for blasting
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3140
Re: Sand for blasting
... at the top of the page is a Search tab. I entered blast media and silicon carbide. This is but one thread: https://handletteringforum.com/forum/search.php?keywords=silicon+carbide&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=all&sk=t&sd=d&sr=posts&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblasted Letter Gilding
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8677
Re: Sandblasted Letter Gilding
What kind of abrasive are you using? If it is anything other than silicon carbide it is probably dull and hence not cutting well (i.e., quickly).
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:59 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: UK brilliant cutting equipment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8452
Re: UK brilliant cutting equipment
... work Like Dave Smith executes are done with large aluminum oxide and silicon carbide wheels (sometime referred to as "flywheels"). I do mostly flat glass cutting, ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:33 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: UK brilliant cutting equipment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8452
Re: UK brilliant cutting equipment
... for adding the ground frosted finish to the glass. But nowadays fine silicon carbide can also be used. Silicon carbide being harder and sharper than aluminum oxide, it ...
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:10 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: glass etching
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7281
Re: glass etching
... vinyl. There was no depth carving, just a good frost w/ 180 grit silicon carbide. Many of the images were straight forward, and rarely had problems, other than small, ...
- Thu Jul 05, 2012 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: glass etching
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7281
Re: glass etching
... vinyl. There was no depth carving, just a good frost w/ 180 grit silicon carbide. Many of the images were straight forward, and rarely had problems, other than small, ...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brilliant Cut glass Signs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18432
Re: Brilliant Cut glass Signs
I use lose silicon carbide and water place upon a scrap piece of glass that have just been cut on the wheel I want to "dress". ...
- Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:32 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Brilliant Cut glass Signs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18432
Re: Brilliant Cut glass Signs
... last question quickly as I currently have a moment for it. I use lose silicon carbide and water place upon a scrap piece of glass that have just been cut on the wheel I ...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:58 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... make sense to me "I am in the process of degreasing the previously silicon carbide blasted area(s) by the subcontractor " Why would the blasted area be greasy? Does ...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:20 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... even though it is harder than AO. But because of HOW it breaks down (silicon carbide has a blocky grain shape that splinters and remains sharp), it maintains its cutting ...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... the blasting material. I am in the process of degreasing the previously silicon carbide blasted area(s) by the subcontractor and I will try re- blasting with the 220 Aluminum ...
- Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:29 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
Bob, there are a few things you can elimate as problems. One is silicon carbide. Silicon carbide does not break down like other media. Unused, under a microscope it ...
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... blasting to a local glass studio and I have discovered that they used silicon carbide starting about 200 grit and RECYCLE the blasting material with it being upwards of ...
- Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:30 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... blasting to a local glass studio and I have discovered that they used silicon carbide starting about 200 grit and RECYCLE the blasting material with it being upwards of ...
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 11:35 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Re: Glue chip glass problem
... project/process? Is the glass tempered? What was the grit size of the silicon carbide? What is the strength of your glue? Got any pictures of the dried glue on and off the ...
- Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glue chip glass problem
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12314
Glue chip glass problem
... Vinyl mask was hand cut. Local stained glass (reputable) blasted with silicon carbide. Glass cleaned again thoroughly with Bon Ami. Glue prepared in usual manner and applied ...
- Mon May 03, 2010 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Subcontracting blasting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7223
Re: Subcontracting blasting
... That's probably the case here as he's so busy these days ;-). Re: Silicon carbide - pros: cuts fast. As particles break down, they form new sharp edges that will continue ...
- Mon May 03, 2010 11:49 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Subcontracting blasting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7223
Re: Subcontracting blasting
Hello again,
What are the pros and cons of silicon carbide as the abrasive to prepare the glass for chipping. A local stained glass artist uses this in his etch work and will do the subcontracting. Bob
What are the pros and cons of silicon carbide as the abrasive to prepare the glass for chipping. A local stained glass artist uses this in his etch work and will do the subcontracting. Bob
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:03 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: anything other than glass.........urgent need !
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5243
anything other than glass.........urgent need !
... glass shops). I did a test yesterday carving 3/8" acrylic with silicon carbide and it only etched it ...no carving at all...this stuff is really hard ( or maybre ...
- Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:58 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Jagged edge
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4807
Re: Jagged edge
... a little more than medium pressure and around #100 grit Al. Oxide or silicon carbide. Plus it's fun. Pat
- Sun May 10, 2009 12:14 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: What are chances - tempering glue chipped glass?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5079
Re: What are chances - tempering glue chipped glass?
... Diamond in pressure pot, then the entire bkdg was frosted with 120 grit silicon carbide in siphon pot. Architects has already ordered panels before I got involved with project. ...
- Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:43 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: stage blasting of a kudu glass table top
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6246
Re: stage blasting of a kudu glass table top
... sand carving job. You'd be wicked with the right equipment, having used silicon carbide and experiencing the "flashlight effect" which shows you exactly where you ...
- Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:02 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Glass issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5590
polishing out bugs
... you must grind it out first with a small glass block and some 1000 grit silicon carbide and water, then polish the frosted grinding area with a felt wheel and cerium/water ...
- Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:40 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Choosing the right sandblasting machine.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12623
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:09 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblast hazard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5260
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:38 pm
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Sandblast hazard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5260
- Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:02 am
- Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
- Topic: Chipping in Snow County - Mike, Doug, or anyone
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19817