Specialized Tools for Flameworkers
Many more useful tools can be found in the General Tool Section.
Carbide Scoring Knife
| Order # |
Description |
Price |
| 1567 | Carbide scoring knife - 4 cutting edges then turn the removable bit over for 4 new surfaces | $24 |
| 1567RB | Carbide Replacement Blade for 1567 | $18 |
| CSP | Carbide scoring pen - one pointed tip - a little harder to use than the other two tools, but works | $8 |
| 1422 | Carbide scoring tool - super sharp Micro 100 carbide with super fine finish for long life - 2 scoring surfaces - a quality tool - made in the USA | $15 |
Graphite Carbon
Rods| Order # | Round Rods | Length |
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| GR18 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 1/8" diameter | $2 |
| GR532 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 5/32" diameter | $2 |
| GR316 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 3/16" diameter | $2 |
| GR14 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 1/4" diameter | $2 |
| GR516 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 5/16" diameter | $2 |
| GR38 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 3/8" diameter | $2.60 |
| GR12 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 1/2" diameter | $3 |
| GR58 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 5/8" diameter | $4 |
| GR34 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 3/4" diameter | $5 |
| GR1 | Graphite Rod | 12" long | 1" diameter | $7 |
Try these bowl pushers for $14 each.
4 sizes 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" Ends are pre shaped.
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Order # |
Description |
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| 1212 | Bowl Push | 1/2" diameter | $14 |
| 1258 | Bowl Push | 5/8" diameter | $14 |
| 1234 | Bowl Push | 3/4" diameter | $14 |
| 1211 | Bowl Push | 1" diameter | $14 |
Octagon Reamers
| Order # | Description | Diameter | Taper Length | Price |
| 8212G | Reamer - Octagon - Carbon - | 3 to 12 mm | 3" | $22 |
| 8225G | Reamer - Octagon - Carbon | 5 to 25 mm | 3" | $22 |
| 81025G | Reamer - Octagon - Carbon | 10 to 25 mm | 2" | $22 |
Flaring Tools
An awesome tool developed to easily flare open the end of a Pyrex tube so that you can decorate the inside of the tube. Made of carbon, this tool will not stick to your glass. Soft rubber coated handle for comfort. Made by HotGlass. Place an order now.
| Order # |
Description |
Angle | Price |
| 3030 | Flaring Tool - with comfort rubber handle | 30 degrees | $22 |
| 3060 | Flaring Tool - with comfort rubber handle | 60 degrees | $22 |
| 3090 | Flaring Tool - with comfort rubber handle | 90 degrees | $22 |
Tube Holders
Two different ways to grab a glass tube. Place an order now.
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Order # |
Description |
Price |
| 4519 | Tweezer tube holder 12" long | $11 |
| 2558 | The Grippie - 7/8" by 9" long | $6 |
Locking Tube Clamp
Excellent tool to hold a tube. This hemostat has rounded clamping jaws to grasp a tube. Tool can then be locked which prevents hand fatigue when a piece needs to be held a long time. Holds rods or tubes 5/8" and larger. Locking feature works on diameters of 5/8" to 1". Larger sizes are held by hand pressure. All stainless steel. 9" long.
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Order # |
Description |
Price |
| 2550 | Standard hemostat without modifications | $11 |
| 2552 | Locking rod clamp - holds 5mm rod | $20 |
| 2557 | Locking tube clamp | $20 |
Tweezers Sets
| Tweezers have many uses for the flameworker. Use them to set in millifori chips, pull contamination out of the molten glass, hold hot glass, etc. Styles of tips may vary slightly from pictures. |
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Order # |
Description |
Price |
| 4505 | Set of 4 different ends, all 4" long (pictured) | $7.50 |
| 4515 | Set of 6 different ends, 5" to 7" long (not pictured) | $14.50 |
| 4503 | Set of 3 same ends, 6", 8" and 12" (pictured) | $11.50 |
| 4502 | Set of 2 same ends, 6"and 8" (pictured) | $7.50 |
Reach far into your kiln to put in or remove items. Also great for picking up and working with hot items! Serrated tips, helps grab your item. Locks when closed. All stainless steel.
| Order # | Description | Size | Retail |
| 5544 | Reaching Pliers | 11" overall | $14 |
Holding Fingers "Egg Beaters"
Usually used with borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. These finger holders will grab hot glass in a variety of ways. One handed adjustable with a screw lock. We are told these finger holders are the best made in the world and as of now we are the exclusive distributor of these. These top quality all brass and stainless steel tools hold your glass while you are working in the flame. Made by HotGlass. Place an order now.
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Order # |
Description |
# fingers | Diameter | Price |
| HF420 | Finger Holders - perfect for pipes | 6 | Medium | $65 |
Blow Hose System
Includes a brass swivel, hose, mouth piece, and 2 tapered rubber necks which fit over glass tubing and one sample cork (Drill hole in cork). Choose the 1/4" swivel system if you require more and faster air volume.
Straight
Swivels
| Order # |
Description |
Price |
| BH | Blow hose system with the 3/16" angled swivel | $22 |
| BH4 | Blow hose system with the 1/4" angled swivel | $29 |
| BHS | Blow hose system with the 3/16" straight swivel | $22 |
| BHS4 | Blow hose system with the 1/4" straight swivel Temp Out of Stock | $29 |
| SS316 | Swivel Only - Straight - 3/16" | $16 |
| SS14 | Swivel Only - Straight - 1/4" Temp Out of Stock | $20 |
| S316 | Swivel Only - 3/16" | $16 |
| S14 | Swivel Only - 1/4" | $20 |
| MP5 | Extra mouth pieces - 5 piece pack | $3 |
| EC5 | Extra End Cap Neck - 5 piece pack - black pieces in picture | $3 |
| CORK | Package of assorted sized small corks - no holes | $6 |
You Drill a hole in your corks to use like pictured below.
Roller Blades
We mounted two precision ball bearings on an all metal base. All of these
fixtures are used to support a Pyrex glass tube or rod while rotating the
end in the flame. Adjustible steel glassblowers yoke. Ideal use for
table-based hot glassworking. Supports heavy glass tubes. Also supports
blowpipes and pontils for glassworking. Place an
order now.
| Order # | Description | Size | Price |
| 15884 | Roller Blades | Base height: 7". Extends to 14" | |
Bracelet and Ring Mandrels
Wrap your hot glass around the cold mandrels than remove quickly.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 1604 | Ring Mandrel / Finger Mandrel - 12" long | $22 |
| 1605 | Bracelet mandrel round 2-3/4" tapers to 1-1/2" - 12" long | $24 |
| 1606 | Bracelet mandrel oval 2-1/8" by 2-1/2"
oval tapers to 1-1/2" by 1-1/4" oval- 12" long (temp out of stock) |
$24 |
| 1607 | Bracelet mandrel oval | $58 |
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