[Jewelry making - Article 00050] - Re: [Orchid] Little Torch vs. Meco Midget

[jake]

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    There are reasons why the Smith Little Torch has the reputation it
    has. I don't think you would go very wrong with that choice. However,
    the post, "Little Torch vs. Meco Midget," brings up some good points
    to consider. "But the torch is not a good heat source for larger
    objects and silver jewelry." 

    That said, I will throw a curve into the discussion. First, I am a
    partisan fan of a German torch. However, this is the torch I like,
    and own. I am adding this link because they have switched from a
    sponsored site to one they own themselves, so the old links will not
    work. 

    http://www.planert-jewellery.com.au/precision_lp_gas_torch.htm 

    This works great on silver, I know having used air/acetylene. This
    can also do things those would have a problem with, or not do. With
    a 0-60 regulator this can operate on a disposable canister. (This was
    a serious consideration.) Dose this have serious drawbacks? I would
    say yes, it has never had the coffee made or my eggs ready yet.
    Seriously the only thing I consider a downside is that the hose is
    rather stiff, so if you have one you may want to consider a
    "swivel-it" connector. This will alloy gold or silver, but not
    platinum or palladium. On the other hand, the cooler flame is
    actually an advantage on silver. I will not tell you this is a better
    torch (it is a good one), because that depends on what you need to do
    with one. I will also add for the record, that I have no financial
    ties to this torch, just like it. Other than that, if nothing else I
    would say you might want to take a look.
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