6 Inch Boro Glory Hole

Benchtop Model

Patent Pending

14 Inch Glory Hole

Patent Pending

 

 Boro Glory Holes

Various sizes

  • Specially designed to run at extra high temperature for melting borosilicate glass
  • Uses only 2lbs. propane and forced air
  • Safety system cuts off gas when necessary
  • Available in workbench and free standing models
  • Melts a 44mm rod in under 3 minutes
  • Built with special high-temp refractory (Rated at 3000 Degrees F)
  • Normal Operating Temperature is 2750 degrees F
  • Can be turned down to run at soft glass temperatures
  • 6 Inch models have single burner, come in single or split door
  • 10 Inch models have single burner, come in split door
  • 14 Inch model have dual burners, come in dual door
  • Available yoke roller accessories

Video - Boro Glory Hole (Feb 2008, 21min)

Picture Album - Boro Poject 1-08

Picture Album - Boro Poject 11-07

 

 
Description Item Code Price
6 Inch Boro Glory Hole 1 Door GH-BORO-6in-1 $3000.00
6 Inch Boro Glory Hole Split Door GH-BORO-6in-2 $3250.00
Rolling Stand for 6in Models GH-BORO-STAND $250.00
10 Inch Boro Glory Hole GH-BORO-10in $5000.00
14 Inch Boro Glory Hole GH-BORO-14in $7000.00
Yoke Roller Attachment GH-YOKE $150.00

 

THE BORO GLORY PROJECT

Developed in-house by Northwest Iron Works builder Vince Thomas, this new method of working borosilicate glass has been tested, proven, and successful. With the support of many industry leaders we have put together what we refer to as The Boro Glory Project. The project has many functions and each manufacturer has donated a generous supply of their product to be tested. As of December 2007 we have tested many of Glass Alchemy's frits and powders which all work very well in the glory hole. Coatings by Sandburg Dicro has also been very successful and at times the colors and dicro's are more vivid then you could achieve using a torch. The Boro Glory Project was developed to test the machines capability plus its wear and tear. We are proud to announce that the Boro Glory Holes have all tested very well. They have been running since June 2007 with virtually no wear to their components. The glory holes are in use for thirty hours a week with three artists using them for the project. The bricks, burners, retaining rings, and doors are in great shape as you can see from the pictures (below). We would like to thank all of our supporters including Glass Alchemy, Winship Designs, Coatings by Sandburg, Matt White Studios, and Hot Block Tools.

These pictures are of a Boro Glory Hole that has over 750 hours of use on it. Notice there is no major deterioration of the refractory.  The slight cracks are normal for all glory holes and are due to the initial expansion and contraction that happens with every type of glory hole on the first few burns.