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2018-01-05, 9:26am
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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! ), 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
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2018-01-05, 9:50am
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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.
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2018-01-05, 10:15am
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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.
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2018-01-05, 11:50am
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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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2018-01-05, 12:56pm
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Can't wait! Thanks a lot.
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2018-01-05, 3:09pm
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I have always thought of myself as a 'lampworker'.
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2018-01-05, 3:41pm
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Wale apparatus sells them with lots of different replacement tips.
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2018-01-05, 9:27pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedslug
I have always thought of myself as a 'lampworker'.
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Yes, me too. Always will.
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2018-01-06, 4:21am
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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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2018-01-06, 7:35am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Handyann
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.
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I've been making beads for over 10 years now and have only ever heard this art form referred to as lampworking or very occasionally, flameworking.
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2018-01-08, 4:58am
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2018-01-08, 8:02am
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Hmmmm. After years of explaining I don’t make lamps, I describe myself as a “flameworker.”
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2018-01-08, 8:41am
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I think I would call the company and get their input.
And yep, I call myself a lampworker too
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2018-01-08, 11:20am
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Great idea Eileen, thank you I will.
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2018-01-12, 6:34pm
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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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2018-01-12, 10:53pm
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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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2018-01-18, 2:29pm
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Quote:
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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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Like Jo, I like Glass artist best but because of all the confusion I sometimes say I do lampwork and then usually explain. I also sometimes say I'm a Glass Bead Artist or a Glass Worker. I figure I'll have to explain anyway. I believe the term lampwork comes from way back when they DID work over a lamp flame. Correct me if I'm wrong here.
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