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The right torch for bullseye rods
Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 4:55 pm
by Maggie Abdel Rahman
I tried to make little leaves using bullseye rods. I used a dual-fuel torch (oxygen and propane), but the glass colors changed and the clear glass rod turned greyish. Is a single fuel torch better with soft glass ?
Re: The right torch for bullseye rods
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:49 am
by Tom Fuhrman
Dual is required, but it must be surface mix, not premix. I've been using a Nortel minor for many years and now have switched to a Bethlehem Alpha, You also have to have your flame adjusted correctly and work way out in the end of the flame.
Re: The right torch for bullseye rods
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:24 am
by Maggie Abdel Rahman
Many thanks Tom
Re: The right torch for bullseye rods
Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:44 pm
by jim simmons
Main thing is to use the proper gas mix, and work way out in the flame.
Re: The right torch for bullseye rods
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:44 pm
by Maggie Abdel Rahman
Thank you for your tip Jim