I have been blowing glass for over two years now, I've always wanted to make beads but just now got some materials for it. I got some solid mandrels and the dip and go sludge. I read the instructions on the sludge but I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to start, make and finish a bead. Thanks for the help :)

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Hi jimmi! :)

okay, i can :bouncy:

hey ive been working with boro for about a month now teaching my self as i go and i started making bubblers by taking part of my old points and using that as my stem but i know that's not how to do it so if someone could explain it to me it would be much appreciated thank you.

I recently purchased a Kiln Sitter Model K, I realized when I bought the thing it was intended for use with ceramics, however I knew regardless of whether or not I could use it for glass it was worth $200.. online at the time they were selling for $2200 new. My question is, will it be ok for long term use with glass.

Well this is my first post ever on something like this so I hope it helps and even more I do it right! All the post on the site have been very helpful and I do want to thank everyone for sharing.

A little background is needed so you will know why I wanted to do something a little different. I have a barn that I have set up my torch in and it is kind of like man land. I have seen lots of great ideas but most of them use some sort of hood or something that is a little intrusive to the area you are in. I did not want to put a hole in my roof nor have something hanging from the ceiling.

I made this out of 2, 8" black stove pipe / 1, 24" straight black stove pipe / 1, 8" hydroponics 960 CFM fan / 1, 8" through the wall hood with a flap that opens when in use and closes when not in use / 1, variable speed controller for the fan. The fan is balanced and super quiet.

I did a smoke bomb test and with the fan on 3/4 it sucks 100% of the smoke out quicker than I ever thought it would. I did cut a half circle out of the back of the table so I could get it closer to the wall.

The volume of air going though the pipe and fan is so high the air does not get hot at all. I would say it ends up about 10 to 15 degrees above ambient with the torch full bore.

Total cost of this was around $250 - $300 so not to bad for what it is.

I hope someone finds this helpful like I have found so many helpful to me.

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I have for sale a Woodland Model 6420 lathe. This lathe is in good working order and was rebuilt just over one year ago. It has a new Leeson variable speed Controller and 1/2hp motor. This machine has a 4 1/2 inch bore and is equipped with Litton planetary chucks with 3 1/2 inch bore. Specs are as follows: 47" between spindle noses, 26 1/2 " from chuck face to chuck face, 12' from chuck center to bed and 24' swing. Lathe is set up for outboard mounting of chucks and has one outboard centering and support chuck. Also included are a Weld-It Gas Saver pilot system, one Major hand torch, one burner carriage mounted Mid Range torch, two National hand torches and one Litton 6 jet lathe burner. FIRM PRICE FOR ENTIRE PACKAGE IS $8500. Lathe is located in Olympia,Wa. I will crate for cost of crating materials. Shipping arrangements and fees are the responsibility of buyer. Interested parties may contact me here or call 360-489-9508.

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I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A GLASS GUMBY PIPE. COULD SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH THAT? PLEASE.... EVEN A CHILLUM WOULD BE AWESOME, OR ANYTHING SIMPLE I WOULD JUST LOVE TO HAVE SOME SORT OF GUMBY PIPE,

I am moving back to bellingham from asheville NC and need to get connected with local glass blowers. i am possibly looking for bench space to rent and need some advice on glass distributers and the best way to get materials in the area, i have been kind of spoiled living so close to mt glass and need to figure out a new source if available. hit me up on my cell phone (360) 820-2912 or just respond on here. thanks
Jamus