Art Jewelry - Lighting and using a torch

[artjewelrymag]

@BlindLemonFishStix2 The pressure required for your Oxy/Acetylene Little Torch will vary depending on which size tip you use. Depending on the tip, your pressure should be between 2 and 8 psi. regardless of whether you are using propane or acetylene. I can't post a link on here, but do a search for "smith little torch pressure" and you will find Smith's Little Torch website which as an FAQ page that lets you know which pressure to set your tank at depending on your tip size.

[negantoni]

Can you please tell me why a lighter (the small pocket ones with gas for cigarettes) it's not recommended for lighting instead of the striker?

[artjewelrymag]

@negantoni Lighting a torch with a pocket lighter (or any gas-filled lighter) can be dangerous. The pressure of the gas from the torch can overpower the gas from the lighter, allowing the flame to enter the lighter and causing it to explode in your hand. While people have used gas-filled lighters to light their torch and lived to tell about it, don't risk it. Always light a torch with a striker or an automatic electric torch lighter.

[jimbob202019]

is it easy to hook this up to a propane tank? anyone know or have done it before with the same torch she is useing

[artjewelrymag]

@jimbob202019 That torch is designed to hook up to a propane tank, so yes, it's easy. But you'll need to check with your housing codes and insurance company to see if there are any restrictions for gas tanks indoors. Safety first!

[jimbob202019]

@artjewelrymag your as kind as you are beautiful :) thank you so much for getting back to me with this comment, i will subscribe to your channel...

thanks :)

[lgl172]

Can you please tell me where I can purchase the (sparker- lighter) I really like that! Thanks!

[artjewelrymag]

@lgl172 It is pretty neat, isn't it? :) I think we bought ours from Otto Frei. Search for Electric or Automatic Torch Lighter.

[judieyes]

@lgl172

Hello!

Can you please tell me the exact torch you are using.

Thank you.

[artjewelrymag]

@judieyes That's a Gentec propane and oxygen Small Torch that I'm using. You can search for suppliers online. I know Contenti sells complete startup kits, as do many other jewelry supply companies.

[ihoppy]

I'm looking to get my first torch. I was wondering how important is it to use flashback arrestors with a propane/oxy setup?

[artjewelrymag]

@ihoppy Safety first, right? I think they can never hurt. I know they seem like an added expense when you're just starting out, but consider the possible alternative... Ouch.

[Thatbirdwiththecrest]

what kind of torch is that? and where did you buy it? I would really like to know!

[yoshmon]

its a striker not a sparker

[incognitoKnight]

where did you get your blowtorch from

[artjewelrymag]

That's a Gentec propane and oxygen Small Torch that I'm using. You can search for suppliers online. I know Contenti sells complete startup kits, as do many other jewelry supply companies.

[fabiolez]

Thank you so much for you help. I will do the search for the block. You are very kind and keep making these wonderful tutorials, they are very helpful and interesting!

[artjewelrymag]

You're quite welcome. Glad to hear that you find them helpful. Best of luck on your search!

[fabiolez]

What kind of block is that one? can you let me know where can I get it please?

[artjewelrymag]

The small black block is a compressed charcoal block - I prefer compressed to regular charcoal because it's sturdier, longer lasting, and less messy. I believe I bought that one from Contenti.

The white board underneath that is a Solderite board. And I got that one from Otto Frei.

(I'd put links on here, but YouTube won't let me - just search for those companies and you'll find your supplies.)

Good luck!

[PCTandT]

can i use a blower for the oxy input

we have a larger one in college for my engineering class im in that has a small blower under the table

[artjewelrymag]

Can you define what you mean by "blower?"

[pitbike2006]

just like a air blower like a fan sorta thing

[artjewelrymag]

Thanks, glad it helped you.

That's a propane and oxygen torch in our video.

Acetylene and oxygen would burn much hotter.

[artjewelrymag]

I'm using a Gentec small propane/oxygen torch in that video. It's been a while, but I think we might've ordered that from Contenti, an online jewelry making supply company.

[SthealthRaider]

can i do it too whit butane?

[artjewelrymag]

Do you mean 'could we make a video about lighting and using a butane torch?'

If so, it's in the works!

If not, what did you mean?

[SthealthRaider]

i mean like making my own soldering torch/gun whit a fan blowing into a tube whit propane fedded connected whit a bal valve

[1axvn]

There is also a little trick to getting the correct amount of acetylene for the torch tip you are using. When you turn on the acetylene at first you will get some Pittsburg snow, that's the black stuff coming off the tip of the fuel flame. Increase the flow until it just stop, and then turn on the Oxygen. If the combined flam is too big or too small you should go the correct tip for the job, thanks and later