[Jewelry making - Article 00274] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering for beginners

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    You asked about the torch tip sizes? I work 99.9% yellow and white
    gold, .01% silver and platinum.  If I am sizing a gold ring I use the
    #5 tip unless it is 6 mm wide x 3 mm thick or  platinum then I would
    use the #6. I retip with the #4, - #3 if it is very delicate prong
    work. I repair hollow chain and thin jump rings with #3,- solid chain
    with #4. I have a rosebud tip for melting gold for casting one item
    at a time.  I also have the #1 and #2 tips and have no use for them.
    You can get the tips as a set or individually. I think the tip is
    selected more for the desired heat needed than for the metal used.  
    Patty Rios

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