[Jewelry making - Article 00684] - Re: [Orchid] Selecting appropriate torch tips

[Joel Schwalb]

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>     The #3 tip is too small for most work. I only use that when I've
>     got really delicate work, and then it's no easier for me to keep it
>     lit than it is for you or anybody else. I do most of my work with a
>     #5 tip, and use a #4 for chains and some re-tipping. I use a #7 for
>     sizing silver and platinum rings. 

    I use a Little Torch, oxy-acetelene, and have no problems keeping
    the #3 tip lit. I do occasionally put it in the ultrasonic to clean it
    and this seems to help. It is probably the tip size that I use most.
    Joel 

Joel Schwalb
joel4 AT optonline.net
www.schwalbstudio.com

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