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Forum: Customer Service Kiosk

2011-03-20, 6:00pm

Replies: 51

Tools for left handed lamp workers needed!!

Views: 12,341

Posted By tapcraft

left handed tools

My Tapley lentil tongs can be used with either hand. They are the least expensive. See at To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. or ...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-03-16, 3:24pm

Replies: 26

Clean propane?

Views: 5,624

Posted By tapcraft

There are two parts of the flame, oxydizing and...

There are two parts of the flame, oxydizing and reducing. The tip is oxydizing. Deep in the flame is reducing. You will always get carbon build up inthe reducing flame. Use the tip of the flame...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2010-01-02, 8:37am

Replies: 9

What kind of tumbler do I want?

Views: 2,005

Posted By tapcraft

When I finish a piece of sterling silver jewelry...

When I finish a piece of sterling silver jewelry I tumble polish it in stainless steel shot for about an hour. I then set the stone. Many stones cannot indure the rough tumbling. I use a...

Forum: Torch Questions

2009-12-21, 8:19am

Replies: 23

welders torch

Views: 8,500

Posted By tapcraft

When I bought my torch to use propane and oxygen...

When I bought my torch to use propane and oxygen I picked up a torch set. When I told the clerk what I was doing he said" I will have to modify the torch for propane." He made some changes and it...

Forum: Torch Questions

2009-12-21, 8:13am

Replies: 4

Dad's looking for lampworking equipment for a glass arts student

Views: 2,822

Posted By tapcraft

For inexpensive tools see To view links or images...

For inexpensive tools see To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. orEbay under lampwork tools.
Darrell

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-12-15, 10:34am

Replies: 29

Online Suppliers who take PayPal

Views: 6,605

Posted By tapcraft

venders who take paypal

Taplcraft accepts payment from Paypal for lampwork tools.
Buy from Ebay or directly from me. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-27, 8:53am

Replies: 18

Apache Tears

Views: 5,137

Posted By tapcraft

I just did some googling on Perlite and learned...

I just did some googling on Perlite and learned something interesting. When rapidly heated to 1600 degrees it pops like pop corn and expands. You might "pop" some before trying it in glass.
Darrell

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-25, 8:59am

Replies: 18

Apache Tears

Views: 5,137

Posted By tapcraft

If you got home with any perlite, that might be...

If you got home with any perlite, that might be fun to use as frit. Or you might crush some Apache tears and use them as frit.
Darrell

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-23, 5:24pm

Replies: 18

Apache Tears

Views: 5,137

Posted By tapcraft

I have never put apache tears to a torch but I...

I have never put apache tears to a torch but I have cut many with my diamond saw. Some of them shatter. Best to be careful
Darrell
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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-13, 5:35pm

Replies: 24

Must have tools?

Views: 6,183

Posted By tapcraft

The least expensive tools on the market are...

The least expensive tools on the market are Tapley tongs. See on Ebay under lampwork tools or To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts....

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-08, 6:07pm

Replies: 4

Welding torch?

Views: 2,091

Posted By tapcraft

Although I don't make beads anymore (glass...

Although I don't make beads anymore (glass enamel) I do use a regular torch and have made a few beads with it. However when I bought the torch the dealer, when he found out that I would be using...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-11-08, 2:49pm

Replies: 9

Saw questions

Views: 2,720

Posted By tapcraft

A diamond lapidary saw would be a good choice. I...

A diamond lapidary saw would be a good choice. I think the blades would leave more shallow scratches. Indian jewelry supply and Rio Grande jewelry supply would be good sources. The saws are pretty...

Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions

2009-09-27, 2:05pm

Replies: 39

short rod holder? where to get one?

Views: 15,192

Posted By tapcraft

Short Rod Holder

Check out the short rod holder on Ebay made by Tapley.
Darrell

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