I got a chance to go use my new toy last night. I have to say, like buttah.
With the wood the glass slips and slides over a cloud of steam as it pushes against the moisture in the mold. This is a mixed blessing since it protects the mold and helps the glass move, but at the same time it makes it harder to keep the glass in the center of the cavity as you push. Plus, once the steam’s gone and you’re still pushing, the mold starts burning and sticks slightly to the glass.
The graphite mold, however? Beautiful. The glass goes in, moves smoothly, comes out clean. No water all over the bench, no wet fingers. Lovely.
Thanks again to the crew at Weaver Industries…this mold’s going to make life easier.