Hi Michael

On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:46:01 -0700, Michael wrote:

Well here is probably another tired subject. I've heard some speak
approvingly of machines that do a good and fast and efficient job of
copper taping. I've got a catalog with a Glastar machine. Is it any
good? Are any of them any good? If yes, which ones?

I use the Glastar machine for all my 'tiffany' work - and I'd hate to
think of foiling without it.

It's handy in that it not only positions the foil correctly on the
glass, but also does a partial 'crimp' on the foil. A quick wipe round
with a little tool called the Kwik Crimp Hand Crimper, and that's the
foiling and burnishing done!

There are times when it's less than ideal - particularly if the glass
is a little on the thick side, or it if has a heavy surface texture -
when the crimping effect of the Glastar can tend to guillotine the
foil - but, you can get round this if you are careful.

There are other foilers (particuarly the Diegel Foiler) - but I don;t
think they do the crimp in the same way as the Glastar...

As always - it's whatever works for you g

Regards
Adrian
www.inspired-glass.com