[Jewelry making - Article 00234] - Re: [Orchid] Little Torch vs. Meco Midget

[Bonnie Cooper]

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    I've seen more than one response to this thread that the Meco Midget
    torch is no longer being made. However, I purchased one last year
    from Otto Frei and they are still carrying them. I have the Oxy/
    Propane set-up, which I have connected to a disposable propane tank
    (as I live and work in a townhouse) and a refillable oxy tank. But
    the torch is also available in an Oxy/Acetylene set-up. 

    I purchased this torch after struggling with my Smith Little Torch
    on a very large silver piece. Personally, I think it's nice having
    both torch options. The Meco Midget would probably be the best choice
    if you can only get one torch set-up. But I can get more control with
    the Smith Little Torch on small tasks (especially gold and
    Argentium) and it's so light and easy to handle. However, I haven't
    tried the Meco Midget with the hypodermic needles as suggested by
    Alan Revere. 

    I'd also like to clear up a misunderstanding that some seem to have
    about torches and the tank set-ups. The torch is a separate entity
    from the tank set-up and in the case of both the Meco Midget and the
    Smith Little Torch, both are available in versions for setting up
    with either propane or acetylene. 

Hope this helps.
Bonnie Cooper
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