[Jewelry making - Article 00307] - Re: [Orchid] Hoke Torch - Adjusting the flame

[Peter W . Rowe]

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>       I have a new Hoke torch for oxy-propane.  The problem is the
>     little knobs for adjusting the flame at the torch won't stay at the
>     setting that I have turned them to.  They slide back at least half
>     a turn. Is there something I can do about this?  I would be
>     grateful for any advice. 

    They just don't make em like they used to, huh.  Current
    manufacturing on the Hokes (China, I think) is a bit sloppy.  

    But you probably can help things a lot by adjusting the tension on
    the  nuts the clamp the knobs to the torch.  Those are the hex nuts
    that the knobs  extend from.  Tightening them down, or loosening them
    up, changes the tension on the knobs, which may not be perfect, but
    should adjust to closer than you  describe. Quite similar to the
    "packing" nuts on kitchen faucets... 

Peter

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