[Jewelry making - Article 00153] - Re: [Orchid] Wit's end torch problems

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>     In what seemed like slow motion, I turned off the torch
>     handle..... 

    Kay...you just reminded me of a very important aspect of using the
    Smith acty single gas torch. 

    This is something I stress to all my students and it did pay off one
    afternoon; Never turn the torch head knob open more than one full
    turn!!!! At one full turn the torch is already at full open and
    opening it more will not supply any more gas nor will it change the
    flame. Should there be a flash because the tip is not tightened down,
    a quick turn of the knob will turn off the gas and extenguish the
    flame. If it is open more than one turn, one will have to turn it
    multiple times....all they while their hand is on fire. 

    The second thing I always tell them is; always check the tip when
    they first pick up the torch to be sure it is tight. The last person
    to use it may have changed it (or tried to change it) and it could be
    loose. 

    One afternoon, a student had a flash back from a loose tip. No
    panic...just turned the knob one turn and it was out. Case closed. 

    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelery!
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