[Jewelry making - Article 00004] - Re: [Orchid] Propane version of Smith Silversmith torch?

[Tim Goldstein]

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Sam,

    The Smith Little Torch must have oxygen. It can not run on just fuel
    gas alone. But I have run mine using a large commercial oxygen
    cylinder and the small disposable fuel cylinders. Obviously you need
    2 different styles of regulator, but it is easily done. 

    Regarding the fuel gas you can use. I contacted Smith about this.
    The only difference between the kits sold as propane and the one sold
    as acetylene is the selection of tips that are included. The propane
    kit tip range starts and ends one size larger than the acetylene set.
    If I remember correctly with acetylene you get a 1 - 6 and propane a
    2 - 7. Other than that they are identical from the torch handle and
    hose perspective. If you get the kits with regulators there is a
    difference there. If you are using the disposable fuel bottle
    regulator you can swap from propane to MAPP at any time. I have run
    my torch on all three fuel gases (acetylene, propane, MAPP) at
    different times. 

Tim
A2Z CNC
1530 W Tufts Ave Unit B
Englewood CO 80110
www.A2ZCNC.com

 
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