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Fused Glass Artwork at Five Elements Gallery

Yoke A stand in front of the gloryhole that is used as a support for the blowpipes. Using ball bearings it allows the artist to turn the pipe easily with little effort giving them a chance to regain strength.

Yoke An arrangement of bearing balls, often on a Y frame, to support the pipe/punty at the fire and allow continued turning while heating, supporting the hotter, heavier end. At right, Yoke under end of pipe. From Putsch $118.50, $70; Steinert $90; (all require adding a base and rod.) A heavy duty yoke like Dale might use, has a bearing at the joint of the upper and the shaft to allow swiveling the load of glass around, and wheels at the base, on a track for support when pulling out. Buying transfer balls used for materials handling from a woodworking catalog and bolting/welding a brace and base, about $20. Woodworker's Supply index under "Rollers": 853-756 5/8" Transfer ball, $2.75 each, 853-763 1" Transfer ball $2.95 each. I got the former. These are flange mount; stud mount is easier to fit. I put a steel shield on my yoke so that the balls rest in a Vee in the top accepts the rod and the shield protects the hand, somewhat. Bricks provide weight in base. A bed frame clamp provides adjustability.