[Jewelry making - Article 00741] - Re: [Orchid] Smith little torch

[The Doctor]

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>         couldn't you just drill out a larger hole in one of your small
>     tips? 

    The short answer is "yes, you can." However, the owner's manual that
    came with mine specifically warns against doing that, or enlarging,
    swaging, etc., their torch tips. They also warn against poking wires
    or anything else in them. 

    I'll assume the main reason is because, here in the US, litigation
    abounds. I recently read an article about how sad it is that
    manufacturers here must use the silliest disclaimers to prevent
    lawsuits by consumers who either modify their product or misuse it
    in some inane way. 

    Probably the most important reason to not drill out the two smallest
    tips that are supplied with the kit (the #3 and #4 tips) is because
    they have sapphires in them and are designed to be used ONLY with
    acetylene. Use the #5, #6 and #7 tips for propane and natural gas. 

James in SoFl

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