[Jewelry making - Article 00629] - Re: [Orchid] Prest-O-Light acetylene torch

[Fishbre396]

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>     if I'm not planning on working with platinum is there really any
>     advantage for me to use Oxy/fuel as opposed to straight acetylene?
>     I work mostly with silver, sometimes gold. I've used the
>     Prest-O-Light torch many years ago and it seemed pretty good aside
>     from the soot when you spark it up. It's also quite a bit cheaper
>     than any setup using oxygen. 

    The Prest-O-Lite torch is a decent torch, but a Smith (also
    acetylene/air) is more comfortable to use.  And there are more tips
    available for the Smith.  I've had one for a couple of years and love
    it.  Of course, the Prestolite is much less expensive ($68 - $80 for
    the Prestolite and much more for the Smith acetylene/air.---NOT
    OXYGEN)  I bought mine at a local welding supply company.  I called
    first, told them what I wanted, and they ordered it for me.  I am
    able to work on Silver, sterling, copper, nickel, various karats of
    gold without difficulty. 



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