Mandrels for blowing shards

[Teena]

Hi, can anyone tell me where I can purchase the hollow mandrels for blowing shards??
Thanks!

[Alex9]

Hi Teena! I just buy brake line at the auto parts store...they come in varying sizes/lengths...and, they're alot cheaper than buying actual 'mandrels'...

[Teena]

What size brake lines do you buy? My hubby owns a Bridgestone Tire store! LOL

[Alex9]

ha! Now that's funny! "uh, honey...would you bring home some brake line tonight"? LOL

Ok, I get 1/4"x12" ...they come with bolts on them but I have my husband saw off one of the flanged ends to slide them off. That becomes the 'blowing' end so make sure it's nice and smooth. The other end I leave the flange on as it keeps the glass from accidently going in the hole...

[Teena]

Yes, I left a message on my hubbys cell "ammm, could you bring home a 12" piece of brake line??" hehehe
I can only think of what he is thinking! Hes a man ya know!! lol

[MrsGrace]

Wow!! What a great idea!!! THANK YOU!!!

[beadnfool]

=D> Yes, what a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing it!!!