I am just starting to learn about lampworking. I bought everything I need to start after watching videos for months. You are one of my favorites to watch. You explain things well and also do a good job showing what your doing. I appreciate all your videos and the time you take to make them. Thanks you!
Thanks for another awesome video! If you’re still thinking about a mobile workshop, I would suggest a short(er) bus. The vent could be installed through windows already in place, the main “building” infrastructure is complete. I’ve tried to renovate a trailer like your plan and encountered all sorts of issues I couldn’t solve due to my lack of welding skill. Most of the angles and things on the trailer were not square (which is huge when you cant do “level”)
Hey Null, I've been using www.mountainglass.com/ for several years now. Their customer service is top notch, also buy your glass during the weekly sales. Right now Pyrex is 30% off until 6/1/21
Hey Evanislost, those are some great questions. I found glassblowing the same way I share it now, through UA-cam. I've always had a natural knack for science, so I knew it was a perfect fit. To afford my equipment I saved up for a few years doing simple custodial work. It truly has felt like a journey, like a whole different life. But that's just my personal experience. Thanks for watching, let me know if you have any more questions.
@@MattJasa very cool, it's always inspiring when someone puts in the time and work to pursue a passion. If you ever have any ideas for videos where you'd need to collaborate with another lampworker I'd definitely be down. Just message me on instagram, I added you on there
hey matt, you have been a big inspiration & a huge help. i actually went and purchased a bethleham bravo sharp flame torch. i have been having issues with oxygen & i seem to recall you mentioning that you used an oxygen concentrator. how can i go about getting set up with a concentrator? what do i need to buy? can i get 1 large concentrator or do i need multiple?
additionally, when connecting to the oxygen concentrator do you still use the regulator or do you just connect straight to the concentrator? do you use flashback arrestors with the concentrator?
Very cool, I'm glad I could help Paul! You can find concentrators online. I use an invacare 10 LPM platinum. That will run the center fire, but you would need another to run the outer. You can also run both a concentrator on the center fire and then a cylinder on the outer when you need more flame. They are expensive upfront (>$1000), but can save money in the long run versus tank rental/refill. They are very easy to use also. They do have 1 external filter that should be cleaned regulary but an internal heppa filter that needs replaced after awhile (>1 year). You can find those on Amazon. I hope this helps let me know if you have any more questions.
@@MattJasa so i can just connect a 10lpm concentrator to each green port? do i need to use a regulator or anything? does it hurt to have the concentrator for the outer fire running if im only using center fire at the moment or will i need to turn them on/off simultaneously? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE!! its hard to find much about lampworking out there. thank you for all the service you do for the community, it really means alot & it is truly appreciated.
@@Dewey_Boondye420 Yup straight from the concentrator to the torch, no regulator. If you cut the end of the green oxygen hose it should fit on the concentrator nozzle. The concentrator doesn't like being blocked off, it could be damaged internally. You can find a 5psi pressure release valve or a secondary shut off valve at the desk to open while you light the torch. OR light the torch and then turn on the concentator leaving the oxygen valve open all the time. I don't actually adjust the oxygen on the torch, I run it fully open and adjust the propane as needed. It takes a little bit to get used to and it might not run as hot as cylinder, but depending on how much you pay for O2 it should pay for itself after awhile.
Can the bravo last on the second stage indefinitely with just two oxy cons? I'm looking at getting into artistic glassblowing, and I was originally gonna get a Red Max, but it's out of stock and everyone says they're very hungry when it comes to gasses. The Bethlehem Stacks seems like the other option that's a good price, and if it can run on oxy cons that'll save money in the long run
Hey Lily, I'm not sure what you mean by: last indefinitely. I normally turn the second stage off and on just to save on propane, but you CAN run both stages for long periods at a time. Will you out grow a torch of this size? It will depend on the size of your intended work. However any project too large for a Bravo or Stacks might already be too heavy to hold by hand. I haven't used a Rex-Max myself, but the Stacks looks very comparable. Let me know if you have any more questions and best of luck on your glass journey!
@@MattJasa I meant for a long period of time. E. G. If you're working on a larger piece and need the second burner on for a few hours. I'm a scientific glassblower already but would like to get into the artistic side. Might outgrow it but larger torches are a little out of budget
@@Lily-gr1ct Oh I see. I'm thinking it should be fine. I don't normally push it to the extreme, so I don't know what it can take exactly. My biggest worry about working a large amount of glass wouldn't be the flame, but the radiant heat coming off the glass. Over awhile I could see that radiant heat soaking back into the torch face. If you have to you could make a water cooling jacket from copper pipe and a aquarium pump.
Hey GrandmaLoves2Scube, Sorry I was on my winter break. Still a bit cold, but I'm starting to get back into the swing of things. How have you been, good I hope?
I am just starting to learn about lampworking. I bought everything I need to start after watching videos for months. You are one of my favorites to watch. You explain things well and also do a good job showing what your doing. I appreciate all your videos and the time you take to make them. Thanks you!
Finally back!
I still have some tricks up my sleeve for this year. Saving the best for last.
Thanks for another awesome video!
If you’re still thinking about a mobile workshop, I would suggest a short(er) bus. The vent could be installed through windows already in place, the main “building” infrastructure is complete.
I’ve tried to renovate a trailer like your plan and encountered all sorts of issues I couldn’t solve due to my lack of welding skill.
Most of the angles and things on the trailer were not square (which is huge when you cant do “level”)
You have definitely helped me. I appreiacate your channel and you spreading your knowledge.
Thank you. Glad I could help.
Where do you buy one of those torches aswell as a tube of borosilicate glass
Hey Null, I've been using www.mountainglass.com/ for several years now. Their customer service is top notch, also buy your glass during the weekly sales. Right now Pyrex is 30% off until 6/1/21
@@MattJasa will do😜
Matt, how'd you get into glass blowing? How'd you get introduced to it and how did you acquire all your equipment?
Hey Evanislost, those are some great questions. I found glassblowing the same way I share it now, through UA-cam. I've always had a natural knack for science, so I knew it was a perfect fit. To afford my equipment I saved up for a few years doing simple custodial work. It truly has felt like a journey, like a whole different life. But that's just my personal experience.
Thanks for watching, let me know if you have any more questions.
@@MattJasa very cool, it's always inspiring when someone puts in the time and work to pursue a passion. If you ever have any ideas for videos where you'd need to collaborate with another lampworker I'd definitely be down. Just message me on instagram, I added you on there
hey matt, you have been a big inspiration & a huge help. i actually went and purchased a bethleham bravo sharp flame torch. i have been having issues with oxygen & i seem to recall you mentioning that you used an oxygen concentrator. how can i go about getting set up with a concentrator? what do i need to buy? can i get 1 large concentrator or do i need multiple?
additionally, when connecting to the oxygen concentrator do you still use the regulator or do you just connect straight to the concentrator? do you use flashback arrestors with the concentrator?
Very cool, I'm glad I could help Paul!
You can find concentrators online. I use an invacare 10 LPM platinum. That will run the center fire, but you would need another to run the outer. You can also run both a concentrator on the center fire and then a cylinder on the outer when you need more flame.
They are expensive upfront (>$1000), but can save money in the long run versus tank rental/refill. They are very easy to use also. They do have 1 external filter that should be cleaned regulary but an internal heppa filter that needs replaced after awhile (>1 year). You can find those on Amazon.
I hope this helps let me know if you have any more questions.
@@MattJasa so i can just connect a 10lpm concentrator to each green port? do i need to use a regulator or anything? does it hurt to have the concentrator for the outer fire running if im only using center fire at the moment or will i need to turn them on/off simultaneously?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE!! its hard to find much about lampworking out there. thank you for all the service you do for the community, it really means alot & it is truly appreciated.
@@Dewey_Boondye420 Yup straight from the concentrator to the torch, no regulator. If you cut the end of the green oxygen hose it should fit on the concentrator nozzle.
The concentrator doesn't like being blocked off, it could be damaged internally. You can find a 5psi pressure release valve or a secondary shut off valve at the desk to open while you light the torch. OR light the torch and then turn on the concentator leaving the oxygen valve open all the time.
I don't actually adjust the oxygen on the torch, I run it fully open and adjust the propane as needed. It takes a little bit to get used to and it might not run as hot as cylinder, but depending on how much you pay for O2 it should pay for itself after awhile.
Can the bravo last on the second stage indefinitely with just two oxy cons? I'm looking at getting into artistic glassblowing, and I was originally gonna get a Red Max, but it's out of stock and everyone says they're very hungry when it comes to gasses. The Bethlehem Stacks seems like the other option that's a good price, and if it can run on oxy cons that'll save money in the long run
Hey Lily, I'm not sure what you mean by: last indefinitely. I normally turn the second stage off and on just to save on propane, but you CAN run both stages for long periods at a time.
Will you out grow a torch of this size? It will depend on the size of your intended work. However any project too large for a Bravo or Stacks might already be too heavy to hold by hand.
I haven't used a Rex-Max myself, but the Stacks looks very comparable. Let me know if you have any more questions and best of luck on your glass journey!
@@MattJasa I meant for a long period of time. E. G. If you're working on a larger piece and need the second burner on for a few hours. I'm a scientific glassblower already but would like to get into the artistic side. Might outgrow it but larger torches are a little out of budget
@@Lily-gr1ct Oh I see. I'm thinking it should be fine. I don't normally push it to the extreme, so I don't know what it can take exactly.
My biggest worry about working a large amount of glass wouldn't be the flame, but the radiant heat coming off the glass. Over awhile I could see that radiant heat soaking back into the torch face.
If you have to you could make a water cooling jacket from copper pipe and a aquarium pump.
Where in the heck have you been? Long time no see!
Hey GrandmaLoves2Scube, Sorry I was on my winter break. Still a bit cold, but I'm starting to get back into the swing of things. How have you been, good I hope?
The jacks used in this video, are they the Med jacks from mountain, glass they look huge. Thanks