[Jewelry making - Article 00809] - Re: [Orchid] Using MAPP gas for silver work?

[Noel Yovovich]

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Hi, Jim--

>     I use a propane-compressed air torch with the appropriate sized tip
>     (http://nationaltorch.com/3ab.html). Lots of heat at a manageable
>     temperature. Little chance of firescale, or burning up all the flux
>     or melting the work. 

    This is the first I've heard of this torch. Why does it mean there
    is little chance of firescale or using up flux? 

    What is the source of the compressed air? Do you run a compressor?
    They are very noisy! 

    I have three or four torches already, but anything that minimizes
    the chance of firescale gets my attention! 

Noel

 
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