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!
@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.
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 TH-cam won't let me - just search for those companies and you'll find your supplies.) Good luck!
@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!
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.
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.
@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.
@XxFRAG23xX: When lighting a torch, you always want to turn the gas on first, light it, then turn on the oxygen and adjust the flame. To turn off the flame safely, and to avoid backfires, you want to go in the reverse order of how you turned the flame on - always turn the oxygen off first and then the gas. When you're finished with using your torch for the day, always remember to bleed your lines.
@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.
@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.
when extinguishing the flame with smith mini torch, your video shows clearly to shut off oxygen first, then propane...which makes sense. But reading the manual from smith torch it gives instructions to 1. turn off fuel, 2. turn off oxygen. I phoned the smith torch supplier, who referred to their manual and said to turn fuel off first, then oxygen. confusing...now i'm scared to even use the thing.
@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 :)
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!
You're quite welcome. Glad to hear that you find them helpful. Best of luck on your search!
Thank you. Exactly what i needed
@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.
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 TH-cam won't let me - just search for those companies and you'll find your supplies.)
Good luck!
@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!
@lgl172 It is pretty neat, isn't it? :) I think we bought ours from Otto Frei. Search for Electric or Automatic Torch Lighter.
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.
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.
Thanks, glad it helped you.
That's a propane and oxygen torch in our video.
Acetylene and oxygen would burn much hotter.
@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.
@XxFRAG23xX: When lighting a torch, you always want to turn the gas on first, light it, then turn on the oxygen and adjust the flame. To turn off the flame safely, and to avoid backfires, you want to go in the reverse order of how you turned the flame on - always turn the oxygen off first and then the gas. When you're finished with using your torch for the day, always remember to bleed your lines.
What kind of block is that one? can you let me know where can I get it please?
I'm looking to get my first torch. I was wondering how important is it to use flashback arrestors with a propane/oxy setup?
@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.
what kind of torch is that? and where did you buy it? I would really like to know!
Can you please tell me where I can purchase the (sparker- lighter) I really like that! Thanks!
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?
Parabéns. Ótimo video. Bem explicativo.
@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.
can i do it too whit butane?
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?
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
Can you define what you mean by "blower?"
i mean like making my own soldering torch/gun whit a fan blowing into a tube whit propane fedded connected whit a bal valve
when extinguishing the flame with smith mini torch, your video shows clearly to shut off oxygen first, then propane...which makes sense. But reading the manual from smith torch it gives instructions to 1. turn off fuel, 2. turn off oxygen. I phoned the smith torch supplier, who referred to their manual and said to turn fuel off first, then oxygen. confusing...now i'm scared to even use the thing.
@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 :)