OK. So I bought a masher from Martin. Ate several jars of jam. Drilled holes in the lids and Bingo made my own frit using bits of effetre from the bin - so they are the same COE. and graded as I want. Cost I reckon about 30p for 30 grms. It does take a bit of time to mash - but my time is my own and it's quite theraputic.
Frederick
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You have waaaay more patience than me! ;D
Fred you are a genius, did you have fun doing all that bashing? ;D
Quote from: beadysam on August 05, 2009, 12:25:26 PM
You have waaaay more patience than me! ;D
Somehow I can't imagine you making all your frit like that Sam :D
Frederick - that's a great idea with the jam lids!
Cool ;D
Nice one! I was just contemplating getting a second-hand coffee grinder :)
That really is cool. Love the jam lid idea :D
Fred,
It's saying picture currently unavailable ???.
Dying to see your pic :)
Sam.
Quote from: Sam on August 05, 2009, 09:40:32 PM
Fred,
It's saying picture currently unavailable ???.
Dying to see your pic :)
Sam.
Me two ;)
And me.
Quote from: sparrow on August 05, 2009, 02:25:26 PM
I was just contemplating getting a second-hand coffee grinder :)
I got one from a boot sale for a couple of pounds. It works OK if you don't put too much glass in it at a time. Best to cut up glass shorts with rod nippers. Best to let all the glass dust settle before opening the top.
And it's wise to go over it with a magnet to remove any tiny bits of metal that might have got into the frit.
Use a mask or respirator if you are making or pouring frit about the place!!!! :o
and to make it real fun use nutella jars instead of jam ones ;)
Alas no pics!
And I think we should rename you FRED THE FRIT-BASHER ;D
Sorry about that - Inadvertently deleted pics but can be found a few posts down under 'frit maker and creation station, Oh dear'.