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2011-12-07, 10:12am
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Bail Biters
I received my "Glass Line" issue a few days ago and on page 29 in an article by Samma Parcels, 'Vintage Florals', there is a picture of a tool referred to in the text as a bail biter. I have spent an hour scouring the web looking for this tool. Anyone have a clue to who makes it, sells it, or its real name?
Thanks, PJH
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2011-12-07, 10:32am
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2011-12-07, 10:45am
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Thanks a bunch AZ  But I don't think those are the same as pictured in the article.
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2011-12-07, 11:01am
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2011-12-07, 12:08pm
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same function as 'peter tweezers' or 'bail biters'. Puts an indentation in hot glass that you then open up to a hole. Samma referred to them as " bail biter of your choice" but didn't give real product name. I have a penchant for sturdy well made tools such as pictured in the article.
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2011-12-07, 12:35pm
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Hot glass does not crack.
Unless it is glowing and drippy, hot glass looks like cold glass.
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2011-12-07, 1:15pm
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I like my Peter's tweezers, but I got to use Handy Andy's once and they rocked! (Like Peters' tweezers with tungsten in them).
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2011-12-07, 2:45pm
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These are simple to make yourself. Purchase from Lowe's or Home Depot a set of needle nose pliers. (Lowe's Item 36870 - $3.49 or 15256 - $7.9 
Use your torch to heat up the ends to cherry red and bend to fit your needs. File to points if desired.
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2011-12-22, 7:51pm
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Handy Andys are da bomb.
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2011-12-23, 8:43am
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The ones she uses in the article look to me like modified hemostats.
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2011-12-23, 7:19pm
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Hey, peeps. Just got a heads up on this thread.
The bail biters in the pic are actually my first pair I picked up out of bin of "fish eye" pliers. After a search for more, I found out these were defective because they touch. Lucky me...I love them. I don't know if regular fish eyes could be modified or not?
I also use the needle nose pliers with the bent ends and love those as well. Seems the textured edge of the needle nose gives a bit more "bite" to create the hole.
Sorry I couldn't direct you to the ones I have. I sure wish they were available as well.
Thanks so much for checking out the article. I was thrilled to be included.
Be sure to post pics if you try the tute. I'll be glad to help if anyone has questions.
Thanks - Samma ;-D
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