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2013-05-21, 6:56pm
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Echo's Mother
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Join Date: May 26, 2012
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Bail Biters vs Handy Andy
Fror making holes in glass when doing off-mandrel work. Which is better and why? And the question pertains to soft glass, not boro. I have become addicted to the hearts in the June Soda Lime Times and want to make sure I am using the best tool for the job.
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2013-05-21, 7:55pm
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I fart diamonds
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Join Date: Jun 14, 2005
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL
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Both work. Bail biters are modified needle nosed pliers. Handy Andy's are Tungsten. In theory (and probably in practice, as well), HAs would be better because it's a lot easier to pierce glass with tungsten than steel. The bail biters take some practice.
I use bail biters because I made them myself and they only cost me $1.99. I have a tungsten poker to use, if needed.
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2013-05-21, 10:01pm
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Alaska Boro
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Make you own by using your torch with an inexpensive pair of needle nose style pliers. Heat to cherry red and bend as needed.
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2013-05-22, 1:21am
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Sep 22, 2005
Location: Arizona
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I have the Handy Andy version and love it, but can't offer any critique about the Bail Biters because I've never used them.
The HA makes it so easy to create a consistent, even hole in soft glass, which is primarily what I'm using at the moment. It's easy to grip and doesn't stick to hot glass because of the tungsten.
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2013-05-30, 8:23pm
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Echo's Mother
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