[Jewelry making - Article 00158] - Re: [Orchid] Little Torch vs. Meco Midget

[Carla M. Fox]

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    I have & love my Meco Midget. Hence, my concern about finding parts
    for it & my questions in my first post. 

    I have used: an air/acetylene torch (for years), a Little Torch
    where I took classes, and now the Meco Midget. I can compare all 3
    from actual experience. 

    When I decided I need a hotter torch and one with smaller tip I
    spend a great deal of time dithering between the Meco Midget and the
    Little Torch. I talked with salespeople, fellow jewelers, other
    Orchid members. 

    What I finally decided was that the Meco Midget was the more
    versatile torch. I can't say it any better then Alan did. It has
    more uses, works beautifully with silver both large and small. It
    handles gold. The little torch is too small a torch. It had a huge
    learning curve when working with silver, especially when working with
    large pieces, silver is such a heat sink. I can't imagine being able
    to do some of the work I do, with a Little Torch. The Meco Midget
    allows me to try a huge range of projects, as it doesn't limit me by
    its' size. 

    I think Alan is right on. I recommend the Meco Midget over the
    Little Torch whenever I am asked. 

hth
Carla
www.carlamfox.com
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