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The last I knew, Craft Supplies (www.woodturnerscatalog.com) handled them. You might also want to try Packard Woodworks (www.packardwoodworks.com) as well. They usually carry most things as well.
Joe
Joe
glass test tubes
I bought 100 25mm OD test tubes from a laboratory equipment supplier. Do a web search for laboratory equipment suppliers. I'd tell you where I got mine but a senior moment precludes my remembering.
I bought 100 25mm OD test tubes from a laboratory equipment supplier. Do a web search for laboratory equipment suppliers. I'd tell you where I got mine but a senior moment precludes my remembering.
Try a local florist. Mine's more than happy to sell them to me at a good price and no S&H.
Whit
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I get my test tubes from a relative that is a nurse. I get as many as I want and in all kinds of sizes for free whenever I need them. Yes, they're clean and not been used.
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How much for how many, if you don't mind me asking? Maybe I should be selling some!ddaudelin said:
Actually, I just gave away 2 batches of ~20 for one of my clubs' raffle items. I need to get some more I guess.- Andrew
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American Science & Surplus
has 13, 16, and 20 mm glass tubes for a pretty good price.
They are not flared though--but that's really easy to do yourself with a propane torch.
I do it on the lathe, with the tube spinning.
Mount a scrap of wood in a chuck, drill a hole for the tube to go in with a snug sliding fit.
You want to be able to remove/insert a tube in the hole with the lathe running, and play the torch flame on the rim just enough until it flares out. It's hot, you need a glove.
I can do about 3 per minute this way.
Ken Grunke
member & webmaster,
Coulee Region Woodturners of Wisconsin
has 13, 16, and 20 mm glass tubes for a pretty good price.
They are not flared though--but that's really easy to do yourself with a propane torch.
I do it on the lathe, with the tube spinning.
Mount a scrap of wood in a chuck, drill a hole for the tube to go in with a snug sliding fit.
You want to be able to remove/insert a tube in the hole with the lathe running, and play the torch flame on the rim just enough until it flares out. It's hot, you need a glove.
I can do about 3 per minute this way.
Ken Grunke
member & webmaster,
Coulee Region Woodturners of Wisconsin
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