[Jewelry making - Article 00783] - Re: [Orchid] Feedback on Rio's water torch

[jo haemer]

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    I've been using a water torch since they first came out on the market
    in the late 80's. I tell folks that a water torch is like a micro
    wave oven. What it does well, it does VERY well. What it doesn't do
    well.....let's just say it's pretty useless. Here's what it does
    well. It puts out a very hot pin point flame that is awesome for
    tipping and soldering in very tight and awkward places that a small
    flame is needed. Say a very fine chain repair. It works best on gold
    and platinum. It does not heat large areas of metal very
    effectively. It's not good for silver at all where you need a larger
    and softer flame. 

Hope this helps.
-Jo
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