One VERY IMPORTANT point you failed to say about acetylene is it must be used in an upright position and if for any reason the tank was in a horizontal position like if transporting in a car, IT MUST be placed standing upright for a prescribed length of time! This is so the acetone has an opportunity to get back through the porous element inside the tank EVEN BEFORE the regulator is attached!!! The length of time it takes to settle before usage is determined by the size of the tank in question. ASK the agent at the gas supply store how long to wait for your particular tank. Otherwise they may not offer that info assuming you know what you are doing!!! After all, the end user is ultimately responsible for any damage, injury, or death!
Very informative, Jeff. And thanks so much. I was sooo excited yesterday when I got my Jewelry magazine and there you were!! How cool. I’ve seen you appear in little blips before but this was such great exposure for you! Yay Jeff! Anywho, thanks for all you do for us jewelers.
@Jenny clark Hi Jenny, You could use a large butane torch like this one. www.amazon.com/Butane-Torch-Kitchen-Blow-Lighter/dp/B07FFNKQVD/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=butane+torch&qid=1620851265&sr=8-8 You can find them at restaurant supply stores.
@Jenny clark It depends on how large your ring is and the mass of metal you're trying to solder. If you're just making tiny rings, you can use a smaller torch. I think the best all-around is the acetylene/air torch like Presto-Lite or Smith, but those cost a LOT more.
Mozez - I don't know anything about the European hoses, etc. so I can't answer that but my guess would be they are not compatible. The disposable bottles just have an off/om valve and cannot be used with tanks and vis-versa. Hope this helps.
Great content Jeff!! What would be the better torch for melting gold; choosing between a air/acetylen torch (like what you have in the vid) VS a oxy/propane hoke torch? Having trouble trying to fig out the better out of the 2. Thanks in advance
Thanks for your videos Jeff. If your camera guy could take the video sideways it will go full screen and show all of you instead of a thin strip in the center. (make sure it's the correct way!) :)
Its all about heat and volume - so a larger torch might work. It depends on what you're soldering to what. I can't really say without a lot more info. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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I know that I already responded to this BUT I always seem to refer back to it because you give such a plain English explanation. Thanks Jeff!
Thank you! Best video I’ve seen comparing torches.
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
Great video on the different torches used in jewelry making, thanks for the best info!
Hope it helps.
One VERY IMPORTANT point you failed to say about acetylene is it must be used in an upright position and if for any reason the tank was in a horizontal position like if transporting in a car, IT MUST be placed standing upright for a prescribed length of time! This is so the acetone has an opportunity to get back through the porous element inside the tank EVEN BEFORE the regulator is attached!!! The length of time it takes to settle before usage is determined by the size of the tank in question. ASK the agent at the gas supply store how long to wait for your particular tank. Otherwise they may not offer that info assuming you know what you are doing!!!
After all, the end user is ultimately responsible for any damage, injury, or death!
Great comment! I should have mentioned it.
Very informative, Jeff. And thanks so much. I was sooo excited yesterday when I got my Jewelry magazine and there you were!! How cool. I’ve seen you appear in little blips before but this was such great exposure for you! Yay Jeff! Anywho, thanks for all you do for us jewelers.
Thanks Bobbi. Glad you liked it.
@Jenny clark Hi Jenny, You could use a large butane torch like this one. www.amazon.com/Butane-Torch-Kitchen-Blow-Lighter/dp/B07FFNKQVD/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=butane+torch&qid=1620851265&sr=8-8 You can find them at restaurant supply stores.
@Jenny clark It depends on how large your ring is and the mass of metal you're trying to solder. If you're just making tiny rings, you can use a smaller torch. I think the best all-around is the acetylene/air torch like Presto-Lite or Smith, but those cost a LOT more.
Mozez - I don't know anything about the European hoses, etc. so I can't answer that but my guess would be they are not compatible. The disposable bottles just have an off/om valve and cannot be used with tanks and vis-versa. Hope this helps.
Thank you for this video! Doyou have one to show the tanks for your last two torches?
I don't but if you want to email me at artistjeff54@gmail I'll take a picture and send it to you.
Very informative! Thank you. Do you happen to use flashback arrestor on your acetylene tank? Thanks again.
Great content Jeff!! What would be the better torch for melting gold; choosing between a air/acetylen torch (like what you have in the vid) VS a oxy/propane hoke torch? Having trouble trying to fig out the better out of the 2. Thanks in advance
Thanks for your videos Jeff. If your camera guy could take the video sideways it will go full screen and show all of you instead of a thin strip in the center. (make sure it's the correct way!) :)
Thanks Debbie. I'll pass that along.
So helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful
What size torch tip and handle was with the b-tank and acetylene setup, Jeff? Thanks
The Presto-lite torch comes with 3 or 4 tips. I usually use the #3 tip for almost all of my work. Hope that helps!
Very helpful thanks a lot
Can you do cuffs with any of the butane torches?
Its all about heat and volume - so a larger torch might work. It depends on what you're soldering to what. I can't really say without a lot more info. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
What brand is the littly torch
Get a Hoke, all others are crap.