[Jewelry making - Article 00529] - Re: [Orchid] Sizing ring with bezel-set stone

[Timothy A. Hansen]

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Hi Linda,

    Yes some heat can be transferred but it is minimal. 

    I use this method for repairs all the time and have never had a
    problem with too much heat. I even use this method on sterling
    silver. As you probably know it transfers heat much better than
    gold. The problem is usually getting a hot enough flame. I use a
    propane and oxygen torch. When doing wide bands like you mention,
    I get out my big torch a Victor with a # 2 tip. Even though it has
    the same size orifice as the #7 tip on the Smith Little torch it
    produces a much hotter flame. 

Good luck

Timothy A. Hansen

tahhandcraft AT earthlink.net
www.home.earthlink.net/~tahhandcraft 

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