Re: [ATM] The results of the glass casting run.

["James Lerch" <jlerch1@tampabay.rr.com>]

Very nice work Tom, I love the creative means to an end.

Are those blanks meant to be elliptical secondaries?

Also, as my obligatory crazy idea of the day, have you considered building a 
vacuum chamber large enough to house your kiln?   No more bubble problems, near 
zero oxidation, reduced thermal mass, and probably better temperature control. 
Doesn't have to be a great vacuum, a few Torrs worth of pressure should be fine.


Take Care,
James Lerch
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