[Jewelry making - Article 00738] - [Orchid] Another torch tip

[The Doctor]

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    For those of you (mostly goldsmiths) who need an extremely fine tip,
    here's a suggestion you'll probably never read about in a book: 

    You know those flux dispensers with the long, hollow needle? Some
    paste solder tubes also use them. Anyway, cut the needle off of the
    dispenser or tube and insert it into your smallest torch tip (the
    Smith's #5 tip is usually just right, as is the Hoke's and the Meco
    Midget's smallest tips), and solder it to the tip. If the tip's
    orifice is too large for the needle to fit tightly, close it
    little-by-little with a beading tool, or push against a
    well-considered drawplate hole. If you don't have a beading tool or
    drawplate, use your imagination. The needle may protrude practically
    any distance INTO the tip orifice that will allow the tip to be
    installed onto the body, but it would probably be best to keep it as
    short as possible on the inside. The length that the needle should
    protrude OUTSIDE the tip orifice is up to you. I suggest you
    purchase a few tips to modify, cut the needle to various lengths,
    and experiment. 

    Once the needle is soldered to the tip, wait for it to cool and
    install the new tip on your torch body. Turn on the gas, place your
    finger against the tip and use leak detection fluid to check for
    leaks. DO NOT USE THIS TIP UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN
    THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKS!!! 

    Folks, I am going out on a limb by sharing this technique. I don't
    know of anyone besides myself who has done this, although I'm sure
    somebody somewhere probably has. Please forgive the previous and
    following CAPS, but I really need to add this disclaimer: THIS IS AN
    UNPROVEN TOOL IDEA. IT WORKS FOR ME, BUT IF YOU BLOW YOURSELF OR
    YOUR SHOP TO SMITHEREENS, I WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE. MODIFYING ANY
    GAS-OPERATED TORCH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN FIRE,
    EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH. IF YOU ATTEMPT THIS
    MODIFICATION, YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR WHATEVER RESULT MAY
    OCCUR (including fine control of your torch flame). 

James in SoFl

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