[Jewelry making - Article 00575] - Re: [Orchid] Cracked knobs on Little Torch

[Terry Ogden]

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Laura

>     I have the Little Torch (which is no longer under warranty) with
>     regulators for disposable oxy and propane tanks. I've notice both
>     knobs are slightly cracked. I looked at the brass part of the
>     regulator and it seems that it goes from the tank out to the hose
>     without going near the regulator knob. I'd like to know if anyone
>     has had this happen with their Little Torch and if so, is it still
>     safe to work with?

    You are right, the knobs are just there to turn the shaft, and the
    shaft actually does the work in the valve. The cracking handle is not
    a problem, at least until the knob falls all the way off and you have
    to try and turn that little shaft without benefit of the knob. :-) 

Terry
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