[Jewelry making - Article 00052] - Re: [Orchid] Mouth Blow Torches

[MillsGem]

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Steve,

    Mouth blow torches are really primitive.....a kind of court of last
    resort. They are mainly used in Africa and other third world
    countries. Why don't you consider the possibility of coupling your
    gas with air from a small compressor or even a small electric blower
    and using a torch which is designated for use with bottled gas ? 

    I consulted for a company in Africa which had been established by a
    Danish owner many years ago. Their approach to soldering and casting
    was to use a conventional air compressor coupled with bottled gas and
    the operation was very effective. The only problem they had was that
    the air pressure had not been regulated and the lines kept blowing
    up. A hundred pounds of air pressure is far too much ! 

    If, on the other hand, you feel that you must use "back to earth"
    techniques, you might better be served by a foot bellows as an air
    supply. They are still available and I believe that there are German
    suppliers who stock them. ( You might also consider making your own....)

Good Luck ! Ron Mills, Mills Gem Co. Los Osos, Ca.

 
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