[Jewelry making - Article 00320] - Re: [Orchid] Using acetylene torch outside?

[Len and Judy Bjorkman]

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>     want to move my home studio outside on my spacious balcony, but not
>     sure how to safely set up my acetylene tank for outdoors. 

    Lisa, I can only suggest what works for me (since I have to use my
    acetylene torch outside). I got a large plastic garbage can, the
    kind that has a "lockable" top, put some bricks in the bottom (for
    stability), and set the acetylene torch and hoses inside, on top of
    the bricks. The torch is thus protected from the wind, rain, and snow
    we have here, and whenever I can get outside to use it, I just take
    the top off the garbage can, turn on the tank, and it's good to go. 

    I also use an old propane grill to hold my soldering equipment. I
    keep it covered with a plastic grill cover when not in use. 

All the best,
Judy Bjorkman
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