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Powder Vibe Kit

Item# 916149

So Many Possibilities, March 14, 2015 5 stars

Pros
This brilliant little tool is all I was hoping it was going to be and more. I recently started using it and I am extremely impressed with it so far. The amount of control I have with my powder frits using it is amazing. It is just like using a pen to draw with glass. Now my head is filled with zillions of ideas about what I can do with it for future projects-it's keeping me awake at night thinking about all the possibilities! I use enamels for some projects so this will be the perfect tool to use with them too. What's really nice about it is that there are different tips for all sorts of applications available. This set comes with the tips for the powder frits, but bigger tips are available. I am sure I will be purchasing tips for my fine frit in the near future.

Cons
The only con I have experienced is the insomnia I am experiencing! That just means the tool is TOO good.

Gryphon Wet Belt Sander

Item# 84101

4 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Some Major Design Flaws, January 4, 2009 4 stars

Pros
It gets the job done. I needed a sander and didn't want to deplete all my savings on a lap grinder or a larger professional machine. This can do large, small, whatever you are looking to do.

Cons
It is extremely loud for one. Earplugs are a must. The belts are constantly falling off the side and jamming into the plastic, smell terrible and the belt gets ripped up each time. It doesn't fit any other belts but GRYPHON belts. The belt is never consistently wet and I am not sure what that sponge at the bottom is actually supposed to do. It certainly does not keep the belt welt all across or with any consistency. I find myself overfilling and getting soaked while using this machine. I wear a bandana over my hair, my safety goggles, and a printmakers apron so I don't get soaked. Otherwise it runs dry. Not good for breathing in airborne glass particles first of all and gets the glass hot-that's a no no! Overfilling is way better than running it with a dry belt. The belts wear out quickly but they are not diamond so that is a given.

Other Thoughts
I have found that I have problems with my ring saw too. They are just made junky on this level. It is a shame, because you pay a lot (relatively) for what you get but it is necessary. I don't have the money to buy a huge professional sander at this point. But the companies know that if you want to make a quality, professional product on a hobbyist level, you need to buy these things. So I would say to get it if you are a hobbyist, but be prepared for the faults. You won't be beaming about your purchase. Undoubtedly you will dislike cold working as much as I do after listening to this thing drone on while you are using it, after you have adjusted the belt several times because it went flying off to the side. One thing I will say that is very positive about Gryphon is that their customer service is great.

Stainless Steel Candle Cup Mold Set

Item# 4299

3 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Excellent molds, July 5, 2008 5 stars

Pros
These molds are wonderful. I have used them a lot and I love the sizes and outcome of my pieces using them.

Cons
The votive is very small and has a rim so I had an oops and mistakenly draped a piece of glass over it that was too big. Needless to say that piece of glass is in pieces on my workbench. But that is really my fault, I should have measured more accurately. Just be aware that the smallest one has a rolled edge so requires greater attention to detail.

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joined:	Jan 05, 2008
location:	Johnstown, OH US
display name:	methriot9