Not too long ago I was going through some papers, old ads and such…. I have a small forest’s worth of rare books, vintage (as opposed to just old) catalogs and spec sheets, ads, etc. Such a library, no matter how well organized (or not!) is essential to the type of work I often undertake. … Continue reading Cat’s Eyes and Flashing Neon…. “Magneon” …or how one thing leads to another down the rabbit hole of the pursuit of knowledge.
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Tiny Roots.
Today, most neon shops use the regenerative style or “ring compressor” type of blower to supply air to their torches. Depending upon the size, these may be relatively quiet–or roar like a jet engine. They work well, have an output free of pulsations, and do not require oil. In the past, however, the Roots blower… Continue reading Tiny Roots.