[Jewelry making - Article 00087] - [Orchid] Do small butane soldering torches work?

[Tracy Burlison]

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    One of my goals for 2004 was to try my hand at metalsmithing. I
    finally found a person to give me affordable private lessons and I
    was hooked from the very start. 

    I'm now trying to set up my own studio space. After weighing all my
    options, my garage looks like the best space to use. The only
    drawback of using the garage is we have a gas water heater with an
    open pilot light flame. For safety and insurance reasons, I can't see
    risking an acetylene tank. 

    On page 12 of Murray Bovin's book, "Jewelry Making for Schools,
    Tradesmen, Craftsmen" Revised Ed., he says soldering can be done
    with a hand-held butane soldering torch. He pictures a GB2001 Blazer
    micro torch with replaceable cylinders. I understand the limitations
    associated with this torch, but what I'm wondering is if they really
    work?  I would be using it for silver and small jewelry pieces only. 

    I've read some books that say only the larger torches work. My
    instructor has no experience with a smaller torch. Can anyone advise
    me? 

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    Silversmithing and Art Metal for Schools, Tradesmen, Craftsmen
    By Murray Bovin

    http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0910280037.htm
    Price: $17.95

    Media: Paperback
    Manufacturer : Bovin Pub
    Release data : 01 June, 1977 

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Thanks in advance,
Tracy
Tracy's Treasures

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