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Old 2017-11-18, 10:28am
LarryC LarryC is offline
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Originally Posted by carolinainmymind View Post
Hello all-

I have recently seen ads for a lampworking class. The photo shows the instructor using mandrels that look like they have beads on the outside end-
maybe like a counterbalance? Does anyone use mandrels like this? Does it help make the bead more even and symmetrical? Sometimes I think I need all the help I can get... Thanks!
All that matters is that it makes sense for you. All of the punties I have for furnace work are counterweighted punties. It helps greatly to balance out the weight.
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