I am addicted to your videos! I want to know if you have been using a flashback arrestor on your acetylene tank? I know it is a must for oxygen-acetylene setups, but I don't know if it is necessary for air-acetylene rigs. Please let us know your thoughts. Happy new year!
Hello windsurfer, Glad you like my videos!! Great question. I have not used a flashback arrestor on my B tank. I use a vintage Prest-o- Lite torch and have had no problems. I have had this torch since 1975! Oh my gosh! When I got it, there was no recommendation for the flashback arrestor. Since then in recent years, I checked with my local welding supplier to see if there was an update. They said that it was not necessary for the B tank. It is smaller and has less pressure. I would check with you local suppliers to see if there any regs in your area that would require one. I have seen them on B tanks, so I know they are available. I don't know which one would be correct for that tank. Thanks again for your great questions. Have a great new year too. Greg Greenwood
Thank you Lucy for your comments. You are absolutely correct about the fire extinguisher. What is so funny about the video, is that my fire extinguisher is about a foot out of the frame. Thanks for the reminder!!!!! Greg Greenwood
Finally, I have found out the usage of arrestor. Arrestors are used mostly in two-line systems where explosive gases are involved because if the pressure in one tank drops for an unknown reason, the gas pressure in the other tank may push the flame into the faulty tank, causing an explosion. For silver soldering with single air-driven acetylene tanks, arrestors are not necessary because the tank pressure will never drop below atmospheric pressure.
Happy New Year Greg!! I live in the UK (I am a Yank) and have been trying to find an air/acetylene torch. The only torches of this type I can find (Amazon) come from the US. I found a Victor torch and an Arc Union torch. I am familiar with the Victor brand but not the Arc Union. Are you familiar with Arc Union? This torch is about a third of the price of the Victor. I am finding it frustrating to locate some supplies for soldering and metal work here. So much of what I do find comes from the Good Ol USA. Odd that. Love your videos!! Sooo informative!! Please keep them coming.
Hello Bill, I can understand your frustration. I am familiar with Victor torches, but I have had no experience with Arc Union. The reviews on the Arc Unions are mixed. Hummm? Some of my viewers have been using Cooksongold in the UK. But, they do not seem to have a wide variety of torches. I know that Amazon has a distribution from UK, so that would help in the shipping costs. Now, what torch should you purchase? Remember, you will be using this torch every day and you must rely on it to do the best job for you. You don't want to worry if it is going to last. I would recommend that you get the best quality torch that you can afford. This is one area that you don't want to cut corners. I use a Prest-O-Lite and have been very happy with it for over 45 years! Let me know which torch you get! Happy New Year and thanks for your comments and questions. Greg Greenwood
i started soldering slot cars and then moved to goldsmithing. i haven't soldered anything in 40 years, but i'm going to start again. thanks for a great re-introduction!
@@greggreenwood4628 will do Greg! at the moment i‘m cleaning up my goldsmithing tools they were in a container for 12 years while i was serving overseas) and building my bench, buying supplies.
Your videos are great! Thank you. Are you single? My mom is. Maybe I can introduce you two crazy kids. She drove my dad insane and her last two husbands are still missing but, It'd be cool if I could learn from you in person :)
Hello Baby, Thanks for the comments! Sounds like your mom is wild and crazy. Sorry about the learning in person. Watch all of my videos and I'm sure you will learn something!!! Take care and thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Gregg, thanks for the videos. my question is about flux, can it get too old. mine I just bought but it is crusty, and thick,,,, is there a way to thin it out or ??any help is appreciative.... what brand is best ? I have sta silv brazing flux
Hello Elroy, Flux can be rehydrated with a little water. Just add a small amount of water and stir it to a nice creamy consistency. I like to use "Handy Flux" . You can get it at "Rio Grande" jewelry supply. A one pound jar is plenty and will last a long time. Check out my videos "Silver Soldering Hidden Details". And " 5 Secrets to Perfect Silver Soldering" These will be helpful for you to solder your projects. Good Luck. Greg Greenwood
Hello Lauren, They both burn about the same temperature. Propane is a little bit hotter but not much. 19768 Btu. Butane : 19494 Btu. If you are just starting out in jewelry making and on a budget, you can get a butane torch at a reasonable price. These torches are somewhat limited to the size of metal you are trying to solder. But do a good job, are easy to find and have good flexible tips. Propane torches can range from simple plumber's torches with limited tips, to larger tank propane torches with multiple tips and can use oxygen or air in combination with the propane. If you are thinking long term and want to get into jewelry making, then look at the more expensive propane torches. I use for my everyday soldering an acetylene and air mix torch. It is hot enough to melt and cast metal, but with small tips, I can solder fine wires. I hope this has helped you. Good Luck. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Hello 999fine4, The tripod can be used for sweat soldering sheet metal. You can get under the bottom piece and heat it from below. Check out my Sweat Soldering Videos. They will give you some suggestions. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
Hello Mulan, Yes you can solder a pin backing onto the coin. You can either use low temperature solder or silver solder. Make sure you test it and practice on a spare coin before you attach to your final coin. Greg Greenwood
Hi Canis, map-pro or mapp gas works very well. It is hotter than propane, so be aware of that. Good Luck and ask any questions, anytime! Greg Greenwood
Hello Nelson, Welcome to my channel. Very nice to have you here. Unfortunately, you cannot use a heat gun for soldering silver solder. The temperatures are too high. Check out some of my soldering videos like, "What the Heck is Sterling Silver and Solder?" "Silver Soldering Hidden Details" and "Sweat Soldering Parts 1 & 2. This will give you the basics of soldering and other helpful hints. Thanks and if you have any questions in the future, feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood
I am addicted to your videos! I want to know if you have been using a flashback arrestor on your acetylene tank? I know it is a must for oxygen-acetylene setups, but I don't know if it is necessary for air-acetylene rigs. Please let us know your thoughts. Happy new year!
Hello windsurfer, Glad you like my videos!! Great question. I have not used a flashback arrestor on my B tank. I use a vintage Prest-o- Lite torch and have had no problems. I have had this torch since 1975! Oh my gosh! When I got it, there was no recommendation for the flashback arrestor. Since then in recent years, I checked with my local welding supplier to see if there was an update. They said that it was not necessary for the B tank. It is smaller and has less pressure. I would check with you local suppliers to see if there any regs in your area that would require one. I have seen them on B tanks, so I know they are available. I don't know which one would be correct for that tank. Thanks again for your great questions. Have a great new year too. Greg Greenwood
Re: the mesh grid which lays on top of the tripod - what metal is it?
Many thanks for outstanding videos!
Hello usernamemykel, The material is steel. Thank you again for watching. Greg Greenwood
Thank you for your informative videos. Remember no workshop is not complete without safety equipment like a fire extinguisher.
Thank you Lucy for your comments. You are absolutely correct about the fire extinguisher. What is so funny about the video, is that my fire extinguisher is about a foot out of the frame. Thanks for the reminder!!!!! Greg Greenwood
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Hello, I am glad you like my video. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Finally, I have found out the usage of arrestor. Arrestors are used mostly in two-line systems where explosive gases are involved because if the pressure in one tank drops for an unknown reason, the gas pressure in the other tank may push the flame into the faulty tank, causing an explosion. For silver soldering with single air-driven acetylene tanks, arrestors are not necessary because the tank pressure will never drop below atmospheric pressure.
Thank you windsurfer for your research. Good job. That is a great explanation. It is good to help each other!! Happy New Year. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 Happy new year to you too, Greg :-))
Happy New Year Greg!! I live in the UK (I am a Yank) and have been trying to find an air/acetylene torch. The only torches of this type I can find (Amazon) come from the US. I found a Victor torch and an Arc Union torch. I am familiar with the Victor brand but not the Arc Union. Are you familiar with Arc Union? This torch is about a third of the price of the Victor. I am finding it frustrating to locate some supplies for soldering and metal work here. So much of what I do find comes from the Good Ol USA. Odd that. Love your videos!! Sooo informative!! Please keep them coming.
Hello Bill, I can understand your frustration. I am familiar with Victor torches, but I have had no experience with Arc Union. The reviews on the Arc Unions are mixed. Hummm? Some of my viewers have been using Cooksongold in the UK. But, they do not seem to have a wide variety of torches. I know that Amazon has a distribution from UK, so that would help in the shipping costs. Now, what torch should you purchase? Remember, you will be using this torch every day and you must rely on it to do the best job for you. You don't want to worry if it is going to last. I would recommend that you get the best quality torch that you can afford. This is one area that you don't want to cut corners. I use a Prest-O-Lite and have been very happy with it for over 45 years! Let me know which torch you get! Happy New Year and thanks for your comments and questions. Greg Greenwood
i started soldering slot cars and then moved to goldsmithing. i haven't soldered anything in 40 years, but i'm going to start again. thanks for a great re-introduction!
Hello Andrew, You are more than welcome. Good Luck on getting started again. If you have any questions, let me know. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 will do Greg! at the moment i‘m cleaning up my goldsmithing tools they were in a container for 12 years while i was serving overseas) and building my bench, buying supplies.
Excellent Andrew, I am very excited for you getting started again. Also, thank you for your service. I really appreciate it. Good Luck Greg Greenwood
Your videos are great! Thank you. Are you single? My mom is. Maybe I can introduce you two crazy kids. She drove my dad insane and her last two husbands are still missing but, It'd be cool if I could learn from you in person :)
Hello Baby, Thanks for the comments! Sounds like your mom is wild and crazy. Sorry about the learning in person. Watch all of my videos and I'm sure you will learn something!!! Take care and thanks again. Greg Greenwood
Gregg, thanks for the videos. my question is about flux, can it get too old. mine I just bought but it is crusty, and thick,,,, is there a way to thin it out or ??any help is appreciative.... what brand is best ? I have sta silv brazing flux
Hello Elroy, Flux can be rehydrated with a little water. Just add a small amount of water and stir it to a nice creamy consistency. I like to use "Handy Flux" . You can get it at "Rio Grande" jewelry supply. A one pound jar is plenty and will last a long time. Check out my videos "Silver Soldering Hidden Details". And " 5 Secrets to Perfect Silver Soldering" These will be helpful for you to solder your projects. Good Luck. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 thanks so much Gregg. I subscribed to ur channel....I am just getting into the hobby.
Thanks for subscribing elroy. I know you will enjoy jewelry making. If you have any questions anytime, feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood
Which is hotter, propane or butane? And which one do you prefer?
Hello Lauren, They both burn about the same temperature. Propane is a little bit hotter but not much. 19768 Btu. Butane : 19494 Btu. If you are just starting out in jewelry making and on a budget, you can get a butane torch at a reasonable price. These torches are somewhat limited to the size of metal you are trying to solder. But do a good job, are easy to find and have good flexible tips. Propane torches can range from simple plumber's torches with limited tips, to larger tank propane torches with multiple tips and can use oxygen or air in combination with the propane. If you are thinking long term and want to get into jewelry making, then look at the more expensive propane torches. I use for my everyday soldering an acetylene and air mix torch. It is hot enough to melt and cast metal, but with small tips, I can solder fine wires. I hope this has helped you. Good Luck. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
Thanks for the information :) Have a good time :)
Hello Knut, You are more than welcome. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
Hey there Greg, any suggestions on the little tower tripod?
Hello 999fine4, The tripod can be used for sweat soldering sheet metal. You can get under the bottom piece and heat it from below. Check out my Sweat Soldering Videos. They will give you some suggestions. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
I am a Hobo dollar coin engraver. I intend to make a pin to attach to clothes using nickel material, can I weld it to a coin?
Hello Mulan, Yes you can solder a pin backing onto the coin. You can either use low temperature solder or silver solder. Make sure you test it and practice on a spare coin before you attach to your final coin. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 thanks brow
Happy to help. Greg Greenwood
Thanks for the information
Hello Habtamo, You are very welcome. Thank you for watching. Greg Greenwood
This was so helpful and informative. You have a great teaching style. Most appreciative!
Hello albaelena1, Thanks so much! I am glad to help. Greg Greenwood
Great video, with great explanations- detailed and clear! Thank you (:
Hello Goo Ly, Thank you very much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. Keep watching. Greg Greenwood
What about map gas instead of propane?
Hi Canis, map-pro or mapp gas works very well. It is hotter than propane, so be aware of that. Good Luck and ask any questions, anytime! Greg Greenwood
Other video makers gave me the big. YOU GAVE ME THE AHA, I see now.
Hello home, Very glad to hear it!!! Thanks Greg Greenwood
Nice to meet you. I wondering if I can replace torch with heatgun?
Hello Nelson, Welcome to my channel. Very nice to have you here. Unfortunately, you cannot use a heat gun for soldering silver solder. The temperatures are too high. Check out some of my soldering videos like, "What the Heck is Sterling Silver and Solder?" "Silver Soldering Hidden Details" and "Sweat Soldering Parts 1 & 2. This will give you the basics of soldering and other helpful hints. Thanks and if you have any questions in the future, feel free to let me know. Greg Greenwood
@@greggreenwood4628 Thanks Greg ! Will try ours for copper & brass. Thanks for the tip !
Good luck. Greg Greenwood
great video. thanks Greg.
Glad you enjoyed it. Greg Greenwood
What a great video, this is the kind of thing noobies like myself NEED. Thank you man!
Hello home, Thank you for your kind comment. This is exactly why I am doing all of my videos. Greg Greenwood