Great as usual! I heard you say there were different grinding bits for different glass, something new I now know. Maybe that would be something to instruct on sometime. Thanks again.
Hi Makenzie, I just watched your how to clean your grinder video. When you clean your grinder, please consider dumping the liquid onto a disposable absorbent material like old rags and disposing of it in your garbage can. I know, I know, the land fills are getting full but everything you pour onto the ground eventually ends up in our ground water. For example, in third world countries one of the first things taught is stop spitting. Gross I know, but that saliva eventually ends up in the water used for drinking, cooking, bathing, etc. Your work is awesome and your willingness to share much appreciated. Please accept this suggestion for the environment in the spirit it is given. Sincerely.
I just bought a new grinder because I can not get the bit off the old one. Grrrrr. The 3 in 1 oil will save me. The care manual says Vaseline. Many things I was doing wrong so thank you. I am sure I have years not months with my new grinder.
I love this video! Its so important to take care of our tools. Im so glad I'm not the only one that refuses to throw out the manuals to my tools lol... I'm dying for another glass shopping video :) ♡
Oh I got you girl. That's up next! But, it's not the normal. I may go to the smaller shop close by or online again. Everyone pushing me to try anything in stained glass.
That was an awesome video I am new to Glass work. I did not realize that you needed to clean it each use. I've watched a lot of different videos and no one has ever talked about cleaning the machine thank you so much.
Thank you for this video! When you dump the water outside, where do you do it? Just in the grass? I've got a water drainage pipe near my house and wondered if I could use that, since most of the glass mud is removed already. I just don't wanna dump the water in the grass bc of stray cats in the neighborhood!
Hey Mackenzie. Great video. I have my inland grinder since 1991. I do exactly what you said and I got many years of use out of my grinder. This is very good advice. Oh and by the way I have to congratulate you on your etsy shop. I have been watching it since I discovered it on Etsy. It is quite a phenomenon!!! I have never seen a shop sell out within minutes constantly. I love it. Fantastic!!! Maybe you can give us some pointers on how you have accomplished this. Great work!
Hey Josie! Your other comment I just saw cracked me up 😂😂😂 I didn't know how to respond. 😫😂😉 and thank you!! I think sometimes the easiest way to use a machine is the most obvious ways that people overlook. Just take care of it! 🤷♀️ and that's incredible, you must have some tips too, that inland must be amazing!! And again thank you! To be honest I'm not sure what it is. I think its half me, half my work. Idk. Still shocks me 4 years in. Lmao!!
Would you please consider doing a video on making a pattern for your stained glass project. I am having trouble cutting the pattern out with the exacto knife. Thank you so much
I like to use distilled water in my grinder since we moved to a well water property. There is too much iron and it messes with everything especially tools and machinery.
I line the bottom of my grinder with aluminum foil (might not be practical for all grinder designs) and then after I dump the water, I can just lift the foil out and 90% of the mud comes with it. For the bit I just use metal grease; it seems to stick on the shaft fairly well.
Amazing video!!! My grinder didn't come with a manual on cleaning! I didn't even know to empty it out after use oops! It's had 8 months of hell now I will look after it. Thank youuuu x
Thanks for great video! You have now forced me to confront something I had no idea how to do thoroughly. So, of course, I didn’t do it at all. I know, shame on me. I will clean my grinder right now. TY
Love the video! Lol I feel attacked 🤣. I am terrible when it comes to cleaning my grinder out. I will make an attempt to be better about the sponge. I van tell you I won't dump the water but I can at least take the grinder bit out. Also folks please wear a mask when cleaning your glass grinder. You don't want to breath in glass dust. Even when it's wet its not worth the risk!
Love your info. Can you cover bit grinding options? When I first started I used the 100 diamond grit, as time when by I discovered the fast coarse grit (because I wasn't cutting my pieces correctly). So lots to grind...and they definitely chip the glass...so I then discovered the twofer pack of 100 and 120 diamond grit. I'm sure there must be "the best one". But yes...I push way to hard. Today I will start the cleaning regime you showed us on this video. Ps. I'm originally from MA...and go back often...do you have a store front?
Could you dump the water down the sewage grate outside in the street? Also what do you do with the container of glass mud once it’s full? How do you do this outside of you have really harsh winters?
I have no idea, I live in New England so really harsh winters aren't a thing. I just speak on what I do. And I'm not sure. I don't think your technically supposed to dump anything down them, but hypothetically, I think yes that would work. Lol. Once your glass mud bucket is full, it's just dry mud, throw it in the trash.
I'm in need of a new grinder bit for an old glastar unit, there are so many out there and was wondering what brand to buy also are all grinder bits attached using an Allen Key now, mine is attached using a screw on top, just a hobbiest staned glass girl
So the only thing that matters is the size and type that your looking for. Half inch, quarter, inch. Then type for grit. Other then that MOST grinders use the same grinder shaft style. I'd have to see yours to know specifically. So as far as brand, I don't ever stick to a specific one. Alot of the time I just buy the cheapest option (to a certain point) on Amazon, that has the specs I'm looking for. You get what you pay for though. The more it is, the longer it generally will last. I find all soft grits are kind of the same.
In my Fused Glass class today my " instructor" went crazy saying that the bit has to be removed every time after emptying the water & cleaning & left off until the next use. Why?? Xxj
Well. Ive never heard of that, but if i had to completely guess it would be to avoid the bit getting super stuck maybe? But thats why we use oil. Im not sure. Everyone has a different way of doing things.
thank tou again for another excellent video! i was just wondering tho- surely there must be some useful purpose for the glass mud? idk like sand paper or something?
Shit. Im not sure. Treating it with a torch to drill it out like you would working on a car, etc, i feel is not appropriate. I am at a total loss. Let me ask my father, carpenter, stand by.
What do you do about a face shield? I want a shield that goes all around the grinder. I am using a cardboard box and lots of glass spray accumulates on the box but it is ugly and cumbersome. I bought something from the Inland company but it just goes above, not around the sides. Do you have any recommendations?
@@dianamiller6599 Fish tank is a great idea because you can see through it. That is exactly what I am going to use. Plus you can find them cheap, big or small! Even small cracks don't matter, depending on where the crack is located.
How about the art of making glass Xmas trees? I have one that was given to me a few years ago and was told they can be very difficult or tricky to make. It’s not a big one, 10” high. With 7 layers of glass simulating the pine.
Well. I've never made one but I can absolutely show how I would! If you have a photo of it, or can find one on Google to link me to I can definitely do that next!
O M G Yesterday, I went to clean my grinder after about 10 days non use. It was full of mold floating in the water and on the edges of the remaining water that I didn’t clean. NASTY surprise. Never again. Always dump after use!!!
Great as usual! I heard you say there were different grinding bits for different glass, something new I now know. Maybe that would be something to instruct on sometime. Thanks again.
I already have an entire video on bits on my channel! 🖤
I also use a Turkey Baster and a medium kitchen bowl to get water out of grinder before scraping glass mud out. Baster works like magic!
Good tip!
Even after 8 years experience, I am getting tips and tricks from you always! Thank you.
So glad my videos are still helpful Jeannie!! ♡♡
Hi Makenzie, I just watched your how to clean your grinder video. When you clean your grinder, please consider dumping the liquid onto a disposable absorbent material like old rags and disposing of it in your garbage can. I know, I know, the land fills are getting full but everything you pour onto the ground eventually ends up in our ground water. For example, in third world countries one of the first things taught is stop spitting. Gross I know, but that saliva eventually ends up in the water used for drinking, cooking, bathing, etc. Your work is awesome and your willingness to share much appreciated. Please accept this suggestion for the environment in the spirit it is given. Sincerely.
I just bought a new grinder because I can not get the bit off the old one. Grrrrr. The 3 in 1 oil will save me. The care manual says Vaseline. Many things I was doing wrong so thank you. I am sure I have years not months with my new grinder.
I love this video! Its so important to take care of our tools. Im so glad I'm not the only one that refuses to throw out the manuals to my tools lol... I'm dying for another glass shopping video :) ♡
Oh I got you girl. That's up next! But, it's not the normal. I may go to the smaller shop close by or online again. Everyone pushing me to try anything in stained glass.
That was an awesome video I am new to Glass work. I did not realize that you needed to clean it each use. I've watched a lot of different videos and no one has ever talked about cleaning the machine thank you so much.
Oh my gosh yes, absolutely clean that sucker out everytime you use it! Thank you for watching!
I've learned so much from your videos ☺️.
I'm so glad!!!
Great video that shamed me into cleaning mine! Just put 3 in 1 oil on grinder pin! First time pin has ever been lubricated in over 20 years!
😂😂 didn't mean to shame you!! 😫😫 glad it's cleaned and lubricated now tho!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Awsom great tips as a beginner im glad i have had the chance to see this video as now i will start to have good cleaning habits Thank you
Also moving the grinder bit up or down to new position as it wears helps. I learned that the hard way.
Absolutely, that's how you use the whole bit!!
This was very helpful! Thank you for doing this 😊
Thank you for this video! When you dump the water outside, where do you do it? Just in the grass? I've got a water drainage pipe near my house and wondered if I could use that, since most of the glass mud is removed already. I just don't wanna dump the water in the grass bc of stray cats in the neighborhood!
LOVE the maintenance tips. Thank you!!
Thank you for watching!
Hey Mackenzie. Great video. I have my inland grinder since 1991. I do exactly what you said and I got many years of use out of my grinder. This is very good advice. Oh and by the way I have to congratulate you on your etsy shop. I have been watching it since I discovered it on Etsy. It is quite a phenomenon!!! I have never seen a shop sell out within minutes constantly. I love it. Fantastic!!! Maybe you can give us some pointers on how you have accomplished this. Great work!
Hey Josie! Your other comment I just saw cracked me up 😂😂😂 I didn't know how to respond. 😫😂😉 and thank you!! I think sometimes the easiest way to use a machine is the most obvious ways that people overlook. Just take care of it! 🤷♀️ and that's incredible, you must have some tips too, that inland must be amazing!! And again thank you! To be honest I'm not sure what it is. I think its half me, half my work. Idk. Still shocks me 4 years in. Lmao!!
@@MakenzieHallie definitely both. You found your niche and you went for it!!
😫😫🖤🖤🙏🙏 thankkkk youuuuu!!!
Wonderfully helpful video again! I’m grateful for you taking the time to encourage new artists and the craft
Would you please consider doing a video on making a pattern for your stained glass project. I am having trouble cutting the pattern out with the exacto knife. Thank you so much
Thank you SO much for posting this extremely helpful information!
Thank you as always! Your amazing.
🙏🙏🖤🖤
Thank you.
Wry helpful as always. Thank you
Thanks!
Makenzie, I have an idea because I haven't tried it yet but, get a brush that cleans metal drinking straws and clean your tube with it. Might help. 😊
Thank you so much for making this channel 🙌❤️🌺
I like to use distilled water in my grinder since we moved to a well water property. There is too much iron and it messes with everything especially tools and machinery.
Thank you for this. My grinder it's so dirty rn 😅 you are GORGEOUS btw.
Thank you for watching!! Time to get cleaning then!!!
Hey btw I just tried cleaning it with a shopvac and it really worked out good!
@@abrahamemartinez9581 Did you just suck everything out including the water? What did the inside of your shop vac look like? Was it full of mud?
Awesome video, keep it up!
Thanks Jeff!
I line the bottom of my grinder with aluminum foil (might not be practical for all grinder designs) and then after I dump the water, I can just lift the foil out and 90% of the mud comes with it. For the bit I just use metal grease; it seems to stick on the shaft fairly well.
Amazing video!!! My grinder didn't come with a manual on cleaning! I didn't even know to empty it out after use oops! It's had 8 months of hell now I will look after it. Thank youuuu x
Oh jeez!! Im glad you enjoyed the video! Happy cleaning!! Lol
Thanks for great video! You have now forced me to confront something I had no idea how to do thoroughly. So, of course, I didn’t do it at all. I know, shame on me. I will clean my grinder right now. TY
Totally understand, it's easier to just ignore it. BUT now you know so its time to face the grinder mud music! Lol!!!
Great video! Helpful, informative, and fun to watch. The fact you're such a baby doll makes watching your videos even more enjoyable! 😁 Thank you!!
Thank you! Very helpful.
Thank YOU for watching!
Awesome video thank you so mcuh
Thank you for watching! 🖤
Love the video! Lol I feel attacked 🤣. I am terrible when it comes to cleaning my grinder out. I will make an attempt to be better about the sponge. I van tell you I won't dump the water but I can at least take the grinder bit out.
Also folks please wear a mask when cleaning your glass grinder. You don't want to breath in glass dust. Even when it's wet its not worth the risk!
😂😂 don't worry, we've all done it!!
You’re the best!!!!!
Thank you Barbara!!
Hi thanks for the great video. What type of PPE do you wear when grinding and when cleaning your grinder?
Love your info. Can you cover bit grinding options? When I first started I used the 100 diamond grit, as time when by I discovered the fast coarse grit (because I wasn't cutting my pieces correctly). So lots to grind...and they definitely chip the glass...so I then discovered the twofer pack of 100 and 120 diamond grit. I'm sure there must be "the best one". But yes...I push way to hard. Today I will start the cleaning regime you showed us on this video. Ps. I'm originally from MA...and go back often...do you have a store front?
Could you dump the water down the sewage grate outside in the street? Also what do you do with the container of glass mud once it’s full? How do you do this outside of you have really harsh winters?
I have no idea, I live in New England so really harsh winters aren't a thing. I just speak on what I do. And I'm not sure. I don't think your technically supposed to dump anything down them, but hypothetically, I think yes that would work. Lol. Once your glass mud bucket is full, it's just dry mud, throw it in the trash.
I'm in need of a new grinder bit for an old glastar unit, there are so many out there and was wondering what brand to buy also are all grinder bits attached using an Allen Key now, mine is attached using a screw on top, just a hobbiest staned glass girl
So the only thing that matters is the size and type that your looking for. Half inch, quarter, inch. Then type for grit. Other then that MOST grinders use the same grinder shaft style. I'd have to see yours to know specifically. So as far as brand, I don't ever stick to a specific one. Alot of the time I just buy the cheapest option (to a certain point) on Amazon, that has the specs I'm looking for. You get what you pay for though. The more it is, the longer it generally will last. I find all soft grits are kind of the same.
In my Fused Glass class today my " instructor" went crazy saying that the bit has to be removed every time after emptying the water & cleaning & left off until the next use.
Why?? Xxj
Well. Ive never heard of that, but if i had to completely guess it would be to avoid the bit getting super stuck maybe? But thats why we use oil. Im not sure. Everyone has a different way of doing things.
thank tou again for another excellent video! i was just wondering tho- surely there must be some useful purpose for the glass mud? idk like sand paper or something?
Oof. I don't think so. It's riddled with glass shards and smells awful. Lol. I think this is one of those things that can just be tossed.
Can you use the glass mud for something else instead of discarding it? Also, is it dangerous to touch the glass mud?
Are grinder bits universal or specific to brand?
Yeah, this was way better than having to read the manual lol
😂😂
Thanks! How do you dispose of the glass mud?
My grinder bit screw is stripped and wont come off with the hex wrench???
Shit. Im not sure. Treating it with a torch to drill it out like you would working on a car, etc, i feel is not appropriate. I am at a total loss. Let me ask my father, carpenter, stand by.
Ok so! Youll need a screw extractor kit. They drill in and expand so you can reverse it out. 10/20 bucks at lowes, home depot, etc. ♡
Also make sure to lube up your next bit! Drip even 3 in 1 down that main shaft if youve got some kickin around.
How do you clean the bit?
What do you do about a face shield? I want a shield that goes all around the grinder. I am using a cardboard box and lots of glass spray accumulates on the box but it is ugly and cumbersome. I bought something from the Inland company but it just goes above, not around the sides. Do you have any recommendations?
Mr.splash, or put the entire grinder into a storage bin! I did that for over a year in my small apartment. Kept it clean and easy to move.
@@MakenzieHallie I've seen artist put the grinder in a fish tank truned on its side. Keeps everything contained and protects your eyes.
@@dianamiller6599 Fish tank is a great idea because you can see through it. That is exactly what I am going to use. Plus you can find them cheap, big or small! Even small cracks don't matter, depending on where the crack is located.
Do you leave water in the Ring Saw? Even if it’s distilled?
I do not. Any grinder, ring saw should be emptied.
Where did you get your running plier tips?
How about the art of making glass Xmas trees? I have one that was given to me a few years ago and was told they can be very difficult or tricky to make. It’s not a big one, 10” high. With 7 layers of glass simulating the pine.
Well. I've never made one but I can absolutely show how I would! If you have a photo of it, or can find one on Google to link me to I can definitely do that next!
@@MakenzieHallie I will take a photo and send it to your email address.
Perfect. Thanks so much!
@@MakenzieHallie Hope you got it.
Yes I did! Thank you!!
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Yesterday, I went to clean my grinder after about 10 days non use. It was full of mold floating in the water and on the edges of the remaining water that I didn’t clean. NASTY surprise. Never again. Always dump after use!!!
Oh noooo!! Stagnant water can get pretty nasty on its own, nevermind with glass mud!
What is the name of your grinder...I think you said it but I'm having issues hearing you today.
It is the gryphon convertible grinder or the "twister"
I think you may have skipped mentioning not to dump any sludge or water down the sink. It turns to cement and will need to take apart to clean.
She literally has said this 100 times.