Suitable for lampworking??
Hi all,
I've inherited a Carlisle Universal torch in excellent, virtually unused, condition. I wondered if any of you knowledgeable folks could please tell me if it's any good for lampwork? It came in a case full of silver working stuff, so I'm not sure. I'm a beginner lampie (Lampist?? Lamper??) with a Hot Head (in more ways than one! :eek:), but am moving soon to a studio with natural gas, so am seriously considering upgrading to a gas/oxy suitable torch. Any advice would be great! Thanks Ann |
It looks a lot like the smaller National hand torches. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work if you found some way to mount it. Carlisle already makes a bench mount for it.
http://carlislemachine.com/webcatalo...hand_torch.pdf Enjoy the upgrade! I just moved off a hothead recently and have been blown away by the difference in how long a project takes. I can do twice as much in the same time-frame. I also wholeheartedly support the adoption of the term Lampist. |
Thanks for your input Ryan,
I wondered if the flame from the Universal was a big enough diameter to be effective, seeing as the HH has a throat like the Channel Tunnel. The Universal tip is only 10mm across. It's odd that there isn't yet an accepted term for the people indulging in this hobby. Flameworker is a bit of a mouthful really, but is the nearest I've come across. |
I've got no experience in pre-mix torches, but you should be able to get a suitable tip on there. It won't be huge, but it will be hotter and more dynamic than a hothead.
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Can't wait! Thanks a lot.
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I have always thought of myself as a 'lampworker'.
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Wale apparatus sells them with lots of different replacement tips.
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Interesting to see what generic name folks adopt.
Thank you for the info, LarryC, although I'm in the UK so will have to source a supplier here, given the astronomical shipping charges these days. I'd be really interested to hear from anyone using a Carlisle Universal too. |
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I stand informed!! :-D
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Hmmmm. After years of explaining I don’t make lamps, I describe myself as a “flameworker.”
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I think I would call the company and get their input.
And yep, I call myself a lampworker too ;) |
Great idea Eileen, thank you I will.
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I am mew to the mega minor ( just received it today). Can i use my propylene i have on hand with this torch? I just had my tank refilled and would really like ro use it up first
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Glass artist is my preferred description, and flamework artist is second. I really dislike the term lampworker ~ I don’t work at a lamp, and I don’t make lamps either.
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