Angled take off adapters (distallation aparatus)

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BurntEloi
I recently built my first distallation apparatus and in the process bought a few 105 bend take off adapter, however the angle isn't quite right and i cannot seem to source a 24/40 bent adapter/connector of any other angle! Is it just ebay/aliexpress or is 105 standard or something?

I am about to try heating one up with a butane torch to adjust the angle, but figured i would ask first. I would have thought you ciuld get a variety of angles, but I am at a loss to find one.
 
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Why not try the local DIY Store and search in the plumbing section, there you will find all sorts of copper or stainless steel bends which you could fit together.
 
scoured ebay and aliexpress, there are many types, but I cannot find any 24/40's in anything other than a 105 dgr bend, it just strikes me as weird, I was hoping a lab chemist could explain the reason they are so common, because they don't create right angles anywhere. Its not a huge deal, its just a few degrees off what I need. I am sure if I went to a big domestic science supply store I might find some additional options, but for sure I will end up paying through the nose. For now, I will try my hand at glass blowing, lol.
 
Try putting Lab glasware in google, or Pyrex Lab glass, they have 90 bends and all sorts of goodies..

have fun with the glass blowing !