[Jewelry making - Article 00495] - [Orchid] Advice on torches

[Jen Macartney]

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    I really like the section of this site with the studio pictures.
    Very useful as I try to get my own studio set up. 

    I am ready to buy a torch and am trying to figure out if I should do
    Oxygen/propane like I used  at school or acetylene. Most of my work
    is in Sterling silver and my work sometimes tends toward bigger
    pieces so I am not sure if the little torch will be enough. (see
    gallery under Jen Macartney) At first my tanks will have to be inside
    although I would like to eventually set up with them outside. I have
    seen natural gas detectors and was wondering if this is a good idea.
    Those of you who have studios at home. Have you told your home
    insurance company's and how does it impact insurance premiums. I
    wouldn't want to have a fire and have the company decline to pay
    because they found out about the tanks. Also safety is paramount (of
    course!) because I have a full house. Any advice on what torch and
    safety issues? I did read the safety articles on this site so have
    some ideas from that.. 

    Sorry for the multitude of questions!! 

Jen Macartney

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