[Jewelry making - Article 00084] - Re: [Orchid] Small, simple torch for 18k gold wire?

[Helen Hill]

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>     I'd be happy with one from the hardware store if it will get hot
>     enough to work with 18k. 

    I've successfully resized (removed a section of shank and
    resoldered) quite a chunky 18k white gold ring using a handheld
    butane cook's torch, so balling up 18K wire with such a torch
    shouldn't be a problem. I was thinking that you'd be better buying a
    larger propane plumber's torch from the hardware store as it would be
    more versatile in the long run, but having just looked up the flame
    temperatures for butane and propane with atmospheric air, there's
    only a 10 degree Celcius difference in temperature. So a small
    oxy/propane setup with perhaps disposable propane cartridges may be
    better. 

    In fact I'm STILL using my handheld cook's torch and my oxy/propane
    kit waits patiently to be put to good use! 

Helen
UK
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