Art Jewelry - Lighting and using a torch

Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Addie Kidd shows you how to light and use an oxygen/propane torch.
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• light
• use
• oxygen
• propane
• torch
• arts
• crafts
• flame
• sparker
• soldering
• solder
• metal
• melt

[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]

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[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.

[judieyes]

@lgl172

Hello!

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

Thank you.

[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.

[artjewelrymag]

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