[Jewelry making - Article 00844] - Re: [Orchid] Acetylene torch vs Water torch

[jake]

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    You can check the local regulations (code) with the fire department,
    or they will say how to find it, if it is a district code. (Can span
    cities and/or counties.) The second thing to check is with the
    landlord. As far as I know 1 lb. of propane should be allowed, the
    non-refillable throwaway can. Check anyway. 

    I do not want to sound like a broken record, nor do I want to
    influence a decision, that should be made after considering
    everything. You can get a bona fide jewelers bench torch that can be
    operated with the throwaway canister using a 0-60 PSI regulator,
    through the agents in Australia.
    http://www.apecs.com.au/guild/lpgas.htm 

    Due to code and insurance, I rent, this solved my problem, my club
    has acetylene and this measures up quite favorably on silver
    construction, they have older model Smiths, hands down for detail. As
    said this is a jewelers torch, has been on the market for decades
    with a proven track record. I am very happy with mine. This will work
    well on your silver. You would need the #3 tip also. With the
    regulator it will run about the same as a good acetylene rig (Smith
    etc.). 

    If you should decide on acetylene, the best price, I know of, on a
    Smith, with all the tips is:
    http://www.jandrweldingsupply.com/store/Smith/SmithHandiHeet.html 

    On a Prestolite air/acetylene torch:
    http://www.ishor.com/SolderingHoke.htm 

    On a water torch, I can't answer that, as to type, or price to look
    for. I did have all kinds of information, brochures etc., but got rid
    of all of it after getting my torch. I understand some malls will
    accept no other kind, due to insurance differences. Without getting
    into technical arguments, this is not the best for silver, although I
    got an email from a user for that purpose, so.

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