Hello everybody!
I found this forum after long searching all around the world wide web.
I realise that the main subject of expertise for you guys is not exactly sodium glass... Anyway there might be an off chance someone would be able to help me? I have read some threads but none of them seems to answer my questions unfortunately...
I am looking to start making glasses out of recycled glass bottles and I need to melt the rims. I cut the bottles with a wet saw, and then need to make the rims smooth so they are usable.
Ideally in a timely and efficient manner
. Through trial and error I have come to conclusion that using a lampworking torch is my best bet.
My main issue is the setup. I tried asking around and got two opposing opinions:
1) That I'll be fine with using propane +compressed air as sodium glass melts in much lower temp. than borosilicate glass
2) That I should be using propane with oxygen as it is more efficient
Thing is I need to buy a torch and go for one of those setups. I don't want to buy oxygen tanks if it's not necessary, as it is costly. Compressed air seems much simpler but might take longer to melt the rims. Deciding factors are cost and time required to make one glass.
I have a hard time deciding which of those setups should I go for. I would greatly appreciate any help as I'm in the dark right now. Thanks in advance!