[Jewelry making - Article 00060] - Re: [Orchid] Mouth Blow Torches

[Peter W . Rowe]

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Steve,

>     I was wondering if you could help me, I am a jeweller in the U.K
>     about to set up a workshop and looking for some advice. I have a
>     mouth blow torch (the sort you blow into to get intense heat) I am
>     thinking of using this type of torch with bottled gas, do you
>     think this is possible? 

    Mouthblown torches generally are most often used with city gas
    lines, which is of course natural gas. But that's likely an economic
    thing, as it's cheapest that way. The torches work just as well with
    bottled natural gas or propane. Acetylene is probably not a good
    choice, since the torches are not usually designed for it. There are
    sometimes some minor differences in torch tips between those torches
    specifically intended for propane versus natural gas, so you might
    wish to check with your torch supplier to see if this is the case
    with your torch. If you choose to use propane instead of natural gas,
    be sure your tank setup is safe, since propane tanks can be dangerous,
    especially when stored indoors. 

Peter Rowe

 
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