Pros
This is a silver-plated copper bracelet meaning it won't rust like silver-plated steel; a not uncommon issue. The finish is nice, it works well and is great for the price point. I order 20 at a time!

Cons
Sometimes the clasp has to be tightened; an easy job with a small pair of pliers. It's only silver plated...not pure sterling, but what do you expect at this price?

Other Thoughts
I always etch the discs and the back of my glass pieces with my Foredom tool, clean everything with alcohol and then glue the pieces on with E-6000. I've never had a piece come off!

Pros
This is much quieter than the hot head torch and the ability to adjust the oxy content beats the foil system for Hot Head any day. I recommend if you are new to lampworking and want to play with reactive glasses. You won't get the same intense reactions as an oxy torch, but it beats trying to fiddle with foil and make a bead at the same time. We also find it easier to clean than a Hot Head. Been using it for about 5 years and still works great.

Cons
The built in igniter is junk and breaks after a few uses. Not really a drawback since the Hot Head needs to be ignited by hand as well.

Other Thoughts
Great torch at a great price. We think it's perfect for beginners with less problems than the Hot Head. We've had disagreements in our classes about who gets to use the Fireworks torch.

Pros
Works great and is easy to use.

Cons
None

Other Thoughts

Pros
The best!

Cons
None

Other Thoughts

Pros
Love this!! easy to use and fun. Great with all the scraps I had left from my stained glass projects. Used the glass to make great earrings and pendants.

Cons
Just too Small and not enough kiln paper included

Other Thoughts

Pros
This is a good cutting system. It is versatile. It is easy to cart around since it breaks down into pieces.

Cons
I agree with the statement "the cutter bit keeps falling out of the holder and there doesn't seem to be any way of locking it into the holder."

Other Thoughts
I would recommend buying it.

Pros
This stuff is great! Easy and consistent cutting!

Cons
Slightly different in thickness than Bullseye 'thin' - just needs to be taken into account. Not really a 'con'.

Other Thoughts

Pros
It's good to learn how to cut glass without but, it's great to have the Beetle System. The only reason I didn't get it when I started was a friend had one and I wanted to be sure I was going to like glass fusing. I do and I now have my own Beetle. It's a "must have".

Cons
There may be one but I don't know it yet.

Other Thoughts

Pros
Once I watched the videos I went back and started cutting right away. I really enjoy it.

Cons
The instructions were so detailed I felt like I needed to take a college course to do them. Got very very frustrated. Watching the videos helped me. Need to put those videos in the package.

Other Thoughts

Pros
This is a great mold for smaller kilns. The projects turn out great and there perfect size for holding smaller things, i.e. beads, candy etc...

Cons
none

Other Thoughts
I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Pros
Love these posts for elevating my slump molds. They are very sturdy and level.

Cons
none

Other Thoughts
Can be used horizontal or vertical.