[Jewelry making - Article 00780] - Re: [Orchid] Hot torch

[jake]

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    To list members, To avoid confusion I will give this information on
    the Precision LP Gas Torch I wrote about, and I will quote from
    something I wrote: as not to confuse any copyright issue on this.  I
    have had mail concerning the large tip size and whether or not this
    can do detailed work.  As pictures are not posted I will give a
    description.  To wit: 

    "The torch tips on this torch are radically different compared to
    the turbo/swirl flame tip.  As usually seen.  The somewhat large tips
    (comparably) have a hole in the center; this produces the main
    flame.  This has a ring of smaller holes around the edge of the torch
    tip that produce a very small star pattern of flame, with the working
    flame in the middle." 

    As you should notice actual size and fineness of the flame and tip
    size are not the same, as most of the area has nothing directly to do
    with the working flame size.  As to comparison between this and the
    shop's torches that are air/acetylene, the following. 

    "The difference is that this torch has a lot finer working flame the
    other is broader.  It is easy to work the fame around gallery wire
    bezel and rope wire.  I tried this on a mistake and it will
    effectively solder the bezel etc. quickly.  Something you would want
    to try with the other.  The point being you can do fine close work,
    leaves and other details should be much easier to add.  Method has to
    be adjusted, as there are differences." 

    I hope this clears up a few things.  The Planerts have updated their
    site with additional information on this torch.  Basic price for the
    model 44 is $90 US, depending on exchange rate, plus freight.  For me
    besides the fact that this works so well, remember this is designed
    for professional jewelers, it solved a big problem, and it is
    affordable.  You may want to visit the host site at
    http://www.apecs.com.au they have two in depth articles on alloying,
    one is for the small shop.  As for when you may actually need an
    oxygen and gas torch is also explained on the Planerts site at
    http://www.apecs.com.au/guild/lpgas.htm /.  For most of us this will
    do absolutely everything we would ask of it.  Sorry but I am getting
    tired of writing mail answers as much as I have.  If anyone wanted to
    sell this torch the details are explained.  Rudhard, the
    manufacturer, shipped my torch from Germany. 

    "Dear Eric, Thanks for your e-mails.  We are worldwide agents and
    contact persons for any clients interested in the torches, as the
    German manufacturer does not speak English.  We can arrange direct
    supply through the manufacturer for American dealers."


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