[Jewelry making - Article 00078] - Re: [Orchid] Recommendations for a mapp/air torch?

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>     I can think of no reason you can not use a propane/oxy torch in the
>     temperatures you speak of. 

    The reason I can't use an oxygen torch is twofold. Common sense and
    zoning regulations prohibit me from storing a pressurized tank of
    oxygen in a residence. Common sense and my condominium's covenants
    codes and restrictions prohibit me from dangling a pressurized tank
    of *anything* out a window. So, I have no safe or legal option for
    storing an oxygen tank at my current residence. 

>     There is a tip you can get for the plumber,s torch, that is the
>     one that takes a small propane cannister that you hold in your
>     hand, which produces a sharper, more pointed flame than the one you
>     usually get at the hardware store and that one is better for
>     working on silver jewelry projects than the one with the wide
>     bushy flame. 

    This is what I really need. I want an extra fine tip that I can put
    on a small can of mapp gas, preferably with a hose so I don't have
    to hold the tank. Does anyone know what this is called and someplace
    online where I can purchase one? 

    My problem with my plumbers tip is that I cannot solder or fuse one
    jump ring without heating the adjoining rings. My butane torch now
    creates fireballs instead of a tiny flame. I'm guessing the
    regulatory mechanism melted from the continuous heat. I'd be willing
    to try a butane torch again if someone knows of one that won't turn
    into a pyrotechnics device. Though I'm no expert, since I'm just
    learning, it seems that just about any gas will be ok for soldering
    argentium sterling; what I'm really missing is a fine tip. However,
    I'm having a very difficult time finding a high quality, fine tip
    that doesn't require an oxygen setup. 

Natalie Horvath
www.make-chainmail.com

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