[Jewelry making - Article 00742] - Re: [Orchid] The Truth about Water Torches?

[Michael Reynolds]

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    Hi Trevor 

    Watertorch - 

    I have a Hydrozon torch (German) 3 litre capacity 

    Have used this torch daily since 1979 and is an extension of my hand
    by now - use the oxy/propane only for castig and larger pieces ( I
    make sculptural pieces now that I am retired? - and teach). 

    As mentioned heat temp can be varied using different mixes - however
    on daily basis for most work - 750 ml meth alcohol, 250 ml acetone,
    and 1 1/2 teaspoons boric acid work well. 

    Upkeep means cleaning out lines to wash out accumulated boric - with
    hot water - very easy - and topping up distilled water and of course
    flux tank. 

    No running around after oxy/propane tanks!! 

    Excellent for fine work - retipping, fine chains, findings etc. 

    Cheers Michael


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