[Jewelry making - Article 00163] - Re: [Orchid] Oxy-hydrogen torch recommendations

[Kathy Johnson]

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>         I have found a few references to hydrogen/oxygen torch setups
>     that create the gasses on the fly using electricity, distilled
>     water, and a few other chemicals. I was  wondering if you had any
>     opinions about specific models/brands or vendors that have treated
>     you well? 

    I have a L&R Aqua-torch, and for what I do (strictly sterling
    silver) it works just fine. It doesn't make a big enough flame to
    melt metal for casting, but it puts out enough heat to solder
    reasonably large pieces. In fact, since I learned to solder using
    only this torch, it's been quite a challenge because it's often *too*
    hot... The one drawback of hydrogen torches is their price...they're
    not inexpensive. Here's a link to the company's page on their torch:
    http://www.lrultrasonics.com/industries/industrial/aqua.html 

--Kathy Johnson
Feathered Gems Pet Motif Jewelry
http://www.featheredgems.com


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