[Jewelry making - Article 01390] - Re: [Orchid] Torch and other technical problems

[Kenneth Ferrell]

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Sojourner:

    I have the same problem with my Oxy Acetylene Smith Little Torch, I
    believe it has something to do with the temperature of the tip,
    causing a faster oxidization of the Acetylene during combustion, this
    is especially more noticeable with the smaller tips, I've learned to
    manipulate the valves and either increase the fuel or decrease the
    oxy with my thumb, and not pulling the torch off the work piece to
    adjust it, that92s the nice part of having the valves at the top of
    the torch. If we are having the same problem you will notice that it
    happens a minute or two after igniting the flame, Regarding your gold
    to silver problem I solder 10k gold to silver quite often with no
    problems, also higher karat as well, just use easy or medium silver
    solder or use a 10kt easy flow solder either way works, I like the 10
    k easy flow if the joint is going to be in a place prominence and
    easy to see, other wise use silver solder. 

    Now chant the mantra  " spring is coming,  spring is coming" 

Kenneth Ferrell


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