[Jewelry making - Article 00158] - Re: [Orchid] Recommendations for a mapp/air torch?

[Lisa Orlando]

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Hi Natalie,

    Here is an online source for a propane/mapp torch I almost bought,
    after working through all my options with Katherine Palochak (thanks
    again, Katherine!). For what you're doing, this would be fine: 

    http://hand-tools.hardwarestore.com Aubuchon Item #: 657782 

    I ended up buying a Blazer Hot Shot butane torch at Makens Jewelry
    Supply--it was really cheap and was an impulse buy (I was there for
    silver...): 

    http://www.blazerproducts.com/tools/mt3000.html 

    I called Blazer about this torch and they swear it's never melted on
    anyone or turned into a "pyrotechnics device." However, it's very
    small and it may be too limited for you. I can highly recommend the
    larger "original" Blazer, which I've used in classes and with which
    I've had no problem fusing jump rings. Blazer says that, after using
    these torches for 10 years, people call them for replacement parts. 

Good luck!
Lisa Orlando

PS: If you decide to stick with butane, you can get a better price on fuel
at a local chef supply store.

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