[Jewelry making - Article 01073] - Re: [Orchid] Casting Torches

[David L. Huffman]

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Hi John;

    I'm sorry, I can't completely agree with that statement.  You can
    melt a couple ounces of metal just fine with an acetylene inspirator
    burner torch like the Prestolite, the entire setup costing around
    $250 U. S., tops.  The least expensive electro melt I've seen runs
    better than $600, and the crucibles, which have to be replaced fairly
    often (I don't remember, maybe every 20 times?) cost around $17 each.
     And eventually, the muffle breaks down and needs to be replaced.  I
    think that cost over $50, and also, the thermocouple will one day go
    away, that's more money.  But I do agree with you that the results
    are better.  You can hold the metal at the ideal casting temperature
    and it's nice to just pour it into the mold as opposed to juggling a
    crucible and a torch. 

David L. Huffman


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