[Jewelry making - Article 00294] - Re: [Orchid] Do small butane soldering torches work?

[jennifer friedman]

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Hi Tracy,

    I have been using the Smith torch for acetylene for the past 25
    years and wouldn't trade it for any other kind. I have used a few
    others and I like the ease of changing out the head pieces. There is
    no confusion as to the opening I am using with this torch. I use it
    to teach with also and I haven't had any complaints from any of my
    students either. Periodically ( once every couple years) I need to
    change the "o" rings out, but no big deal. 

    You won't be wasting your money on that purchase.  But I know others
    who would disagree with me. We all have the tools we have because we
    are comfortable with them. Everyone is an individual and picks what
    is comfortable for them. Just like techniques, we do what we do,
    because we like the way we do it. 

Jennifer Friedman
enamelist, jewelry artisan, ceremonial silver
Ventura, CA

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