[Jewelry making - Article 00139] - Re: [Orchid] Moving a studio

[Alberic]

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Hi Kelli:

    You're military, that'll help. When you get settled, check around
    with the families network, I'm betting someone's left a power
    converter or three behind. 

    You may have real trouble finding a converter heavy enough to run
    your kiln, but the flex shaft should be no problem. The NG
    concentrator strikes me as the sort of thing the brits would have a
    problem with if you told them what it was. (Nothing concrete on that,
    but it's making my whiskers twitch.) There may not be a house gas
    supply to run it off, and if there is, you may have *real* trouble
    getting it installed properly. (Depending on the exact status of who
    owns the housing. (many (?all?) of the UK bases are technically still
    British property.)) If you're living off base, it may be easier to
    install, but be prepared to explain it. Repeatedly. The O2 tank may,
    or may-not be refillable there. I never had to deal with tanks when I
    was there. 

    The rolling mill should be knocked off its stand, and crated, take
    the handle off, and zip-tie the adjustment handle into place. (Get a
    big bag of zip ties. They're terribly useful.) Get a can of LPS-3
    rust inhibitor (at the hardware store) and spray the rolls before
    you crate it. Leave the rolls gapped apart a bit. Wrap it in a heavy
    plastic bag before you crate it, and throw a bag of silica gel in the
    bag when you close it up. The rocks and silver should go with you. 

    The hood? Up to you. As far as buying a bench, you can make one
    pretty easily, and far cheaper, especially with the dollar so far
    gone. I've got a link for a 'how to make a frankenbench' on my
    website. (www.alberic.net) 

Have fun,
Brian.


 
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