Glass blowing is complex. It requires an artistic level of skill and a scientific amount ofknowledge to be successful. However, when you’re first learning how to use glass lathes, it ishard to know what will help you become a success in the world of glass blowing. Here are threetips to help you move in the […]
Historically speaking, the very first lathe is believed to date back to 1300 BC and was used bythe Ancient Egyptians. It was not used with glass, but it utilized the same principles that areeven used today. It wasn’t until around 1924 that the first ‘modern’ glass lathe was created tomake vacuum tubes. Glass blowing lathes, […]
Glass lathes, also called glass blowing lathes, are tools used by companies and hobbyists alike. Lathes rotate, expand, and shape glass for many different applications. One of the most well-known uses for a glass lathe is for scientific or medical purposes. The reason glass lathes are so popular for such precise work is because it […]
Buying a glass blowing lathe is a big investment. Even if you found a glass blowing lathe for sale, you have probably put a significant amount of money into a lathe, tools, and supplies. So, it stands to reason that you would want to take care of them properly. Here are some tips for keeping […]
There was a time when ordering some glassware from a distributor meant making a sizable minimum order, sending a check in the mail and waiting weeks for a box full of — hopefully intact — glassware to arrive. In those days, blowing your own glassware from glass tubes was fairly common and [Wheeler Scientific] has […]
Key EPA programs are facing a steep staffing shortage that some employees worry will imperil critical chemicals work and certain Biden administration priorities, even as advocates say the agency has no real plan for fixing the problem. Parts of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention lack badly needed personnel, according to agency staff, […]
What would a chemistry lab be without glassware? Common types of glassware include beakers, flasks, pipettes, and test tubes. Each of these containers has its own unique form and purpose. BeakersScience beakersYagi Studio / Getty ImagesBeakers are the workhorse glassware of any chemistry lab. They come in a variety of sizes and are used for […]
Quartz tube and rod consists of hollow and solid stock configurations of fused quartz materials. They function in an array of applications, including laboratories, semiconductors, sight gages, optics, pharmaceutical and industrial processes. Quartz is shock resistant, allowing it to withstand harsh environments. It possesses unique properties enabling its use in fields such as IC fabrication, […]
A reconditioned machine from Bovone is not simply one of the used straight line edging machines put back on the market, after undergoing an inspection to verify its good condition. A used automatic glass straight line edging machine, reconditioned according to Bovone is a machine that comes to life again, after a careful process of […]