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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-20 | Dawn | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | No | |
| 2009-11-20 | Joanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The advice I received was very thorough, clear, professional, helpful. Mr. Trimble provided more assistance than I had hoped for. Thank you so much! |
| 2009-11-09 | Thom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-07 | Rick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much |
| 2009-06-08 | Glenn Pettus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Carl is super helpful with his detailed, extensive answers. |
| 2009-06-05 | Glenn Pettus | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt and comprehensive reply. I just wasn't applying enough pressure because I am not experienced with the thick glass that my bevels are made of. |
| 2009-06-02 | Durdana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Very, very helpful advise. Very detailed. We really appreciate the time taken to answer our question. |
| 2009-05-31 | kevin | 10 | 5 | 10 | 10 | No | my question was concerning color of glass skylights, not the color of paint on the walls. |
| 2009-05-29 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ah ha! I knew you'd know, Carl. You're my guru! Thanks very much!!! |
| 2009-05-29 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Carl! I'm going to e-mail you a drawing of the piece. I've added two lines about 3" in from each edge on that top piece, which I hope will fix the "problem". Many thanks! |
| 2009-05-18 | Durdana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the expert insight. The website wowed my husband from beginning to end. |
| 2009-05-08 | gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | helpful and I think that iam more able to make the right choise with the information I recieved |
| 2009-05-08 | gigi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the quick response! I was hoping the repair process would not be so involved, but, I guess I'm stuck. Thanks, and I will let you know how it turns out. |
| 2009-04-24 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Carl - I'll call a few sporting good stores to see if they can help. Your fast response is much appreciated, as usual! Warm regards, Claudia |
| 2009-04-16 | Natasha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | What a helpful and comprehensive answer, and within a day as well. This is a fantastic service - thank you! |
| 2009-03-16 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Carl - Thanks for all your thoughtful suggestions! I did use 50/50 on the decorative soldering part of the project, 60/40 I thought on the joints. I know I did the hooks on the back with 60/40, and it happened there too. I'll try some of your other suggestions. Trust me, I think about that photo about 3 times a week. As soon as I get the frame finished on one of my panels, I promise I'll get it to you! I've decided I don't want to be a woodworker - I'd rather concentrate on building panels! With warm regards, Claudia p.s. I had my first break (in an agate slice that's in the middle of one side of a box lantern). Bummer! But a good opportunity for me to try to repair. I guess I should feel lucky that in a year and a half, this is my first break. I must have lingered with the iron a little too long. And agates must be more fragile than glass. Ah well. It's all a learning experience, so all good. |
| 2009-03-16 | Dawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-19 | Eleanor Williams | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou for you fast response and i do apologise for not thanking you sooner. The glass house was made from second hand materials and years of collecting lots of good stuff. That is why when it comes to buying the putty it seems really expensive. Your recipe was extremely helpful and i thank you again for your time. Regards Ellie |
| 2009-02-18 | Alecia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I just wanted to say thank you very much. I decided to go with brass crossbars behind a part of my design. I am under the impression that it will all work out. A good piece and a learning experience all in one. |
| 2009-02-09 | Pauline | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Superb advice from an expert - particularly the comments about the lead and treatment of the steel/iron frame. I feel that receiving this reassurance and advice has equipped me with the confidence to make my project. Thanks. |
| 2009-01-13 | Fran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | You verified my findings. I've looked at all of the retailers with no luck. Now, I'll try Art Glass Decor. |
| 2009-01-08 | niall linehan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | brilliant |
| 2009-01-07 | Gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Carl, Thank you. I appreciate your explanation. I did go to Chicago Metallic and found some interior came we may be able to use, unfortunately they did not have a flat U to fit 1/4" glass thickness, which would be our best solution. We very much apprciate your sharing your experise. |
| 2008-12-31 | Pamela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you - I see I worded my question wrong but the answer was helpful. |
| 2008-11-17 | Laurel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for such a quick response. Your answer is exactly what I need to do my project. Thanks again Laurel |
| 2008-11-10 | Pam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! Carl, I would love to have you contact me on my email as soon as possible so that i could have you look at it and see what you think. Pam |
| 2008-11-10 | stacey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You for your timely response, Mr. Trimble and please forgive my delay in answering. Your insight has been very helpful. Stacey |
| 2008-11-08 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Carl - Thank you so much for the advice. My husband and I looked at wood the other day with the thought of buying larger wood and making our own frames, but I thought I'd start with the pre-cut framing stock to eliminate that portion of the learning curve. I have a few questions, because my woodworking skills are nonexistent. Everything you talked about made sense to me except for the comment about the "rabbet". It sounds like you're building a frame like a photo frame, with I guess you'd call it an "L"-shaped back. You'd rest the panel in the L and put stops on the back to hold it in place? I'm proposing using, say, a 1x1 with a channel cut out of the middle of one edge with a dado blade. The panel would slip in the channel. I would imagine you'd have to put the top edge of the frame in last, after slipping the panel into the 3-sided frame. Not sure if this makes sense. I wish I was there so we could demonstrate what we mean! Anyway, this way, you'd have a really finished look from the inside as well as the outside ..... |
| 2008-11-05 | Claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi Carl - As always, thank you so much for the timeliness and thoroughness of your answer. My next question was going to be about hot vs. cold joints. Now I understand. As you know, I did my first lead came piece and discovered firsthand about leaving the iron too long in one place. I was able to cover up the melted joint with a foiled glass glob that actually improved the design of the piece. One question remains, though: you can have a cold joint in foiled projects too, can't you? If you don't go back and melt the solder at a joint when you're continuing a solder line? Please explain this. - Claudia |
| 2008-10-25 | Diana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your prompt and knowledgeable reply. I will send photos if/when I get it done. |
Answers by Expert:
H Carl Trimble III
Expertise
One of a kind custom design stained glass as well as other glass art methods and the restoration of stained glass. Inquiries regarding leaded, beveled, etched sand carved, and fused glass techniques are invited. Other methods, technical questions,history of the art and supply source inquiries also welcome. Information on the pro's and con's of protective glazing of stained glass windows. Visit www.TrimbleStudios.com for more complete information.
Experience
Over forty years experience in a wide range of techniques that include "stained glass", wood working and metal fabrication. Have worked from my own full service studio since 1977. Many major residential, commercial and religious installations from Charlottesville, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia to San Diego California as well as much of the State of Texas
Organizations
Professional Affiliate,Certified Trainer, and Preferred Provider for the American Institute of Architects, AIA, Dallas, Texas. I have served on the Board of Directors of both the Texas Fine Arts Association and the Texas Visual Arts Association
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The University of Texas, Tyler. Master of Fine Arts, The University of North Texas, Denton. Just a few hours short of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Awards and Honors
Many first place and best of show awards in both stained glass and fine arts competitions. Steady commission work for the past ten years has obviated any recent competitive activity.
Past/Present Clients
Most recent major commissions are for American Airlines CR Smith Museum; JFK Airport Terminal 8 stained glass; TXU Energy Plaza Thor stained glass. The Mansion at Turtle Creek, Dallas and and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Terrell, Texas
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