Romancing the StudioNovember 10, 2011Crack-off Bench with Barrel Containing Pipes and PontilsBy Minna Koistinen Pipes and pontils are best stored in a steel barrel that will contain any shards cracking off of the end of the tool. Previous Crack-off Bench (Side View) Next Glass Blowing Bench Related Posts Furnace with molten glass inside at 2025°F (blowing temperature) November 9, 2011 A Puffer November 11, 2011 Glory Hole and Yoke November 11, 2011 Close up of the Glory Hole November 10, 2011