How to use a Propane Torch and how to manipulate glass tubing Part 1

I show how to use a propane torch and how to polish the ends of jagged glass tubing. I also show how to cut glass tubing.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Glass tubing
• science
• propane
• polishing
• heat
• silica
• torch

[stevedmc82]

Is it just me or is this kid playing with propane indoors? You are supposed to use this stuff in a ventilated area.

[labmaster49]

@stevedmc82 Well its obvious there is proper ventilation or else you would have heard the Carbon Monoxide alarm go off, if you didn't know there is one in the room

[872phoenix]

Can I soften the edges of cut beer and wine bottles like this?

[labmaster49]

@872phoenix well i guess but its possible the glass could break unless you slowly and gradually bring the glass to a lower temperature

[sparklerbombg]

do u know if it is possibe to make a torch out of a propane tank, the ones used for bbqs?.if so, how do i do it?

thanks

[labmaster49]

@sparklerbombg the best way to get a propane torch would to be by just buying it for ten dollars at Home Depot. They are fairly cheap depending on what type you get, mine costs about ten dollars. Propane cylinders are not hard to come by either because they sell them right underneath the propane torches. I advise you don't try to make a propane torch yourself.

[iamjust2stone]

how did i get here any way?  hahaha

[iamjust2stone]

yea he's trying to tell ya how to blow yourself up! hahaha

[homeslicery92]

hehehe propane...

[bdonwat]

I just fell off my chair.