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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 21, 2014 12:08:31 GMT -5
Yesterday, I, yet again, fought with a big bezel setting. I don't know why I even tried other than being stubborn. When Pat said that the micro torch is not much good after the size of a quarter she wasn't kidding. I have found that copper is a little more friendly, but bigger silver pieces are just too much for the micro. I did get a good join around the bezel, but it was a lot of work. My left hand and arm were tired as hell. It left a big mess in the cup, which I don't yet have the tools to clean. I ordered some burrs from rio that should do the job, though. But, the bezel cup will only be for practice with these tools because the flippin' stone chipped when I did the 1000th test fit. Fluke accident- one in a million and just my luck.  So, the new torch is coming from Jersey. It should only take a few days and with any luck, I'll be working with a new acetylene torch this weekend.  Thanks for all the input about the torch. I feel really good about my decision. |
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Post by 1dave on Jan 21, 2014 13:47:23 GMT -5
"Insanity is doing the same things over and over again expecting different results."
That describes most lives. Not ours!
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Post by pghram on Jan 21, 2014 15:56:51 GMT -5
Why don't you save the bezel & cut a new stone? Congrats on the new torch.
Rich
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 21, 2014 16:44:48 GMT -5
new toys are fun.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 21, 2014 18:41:31 GMT -5
Go Tela ! Cook master is ready. I will see the inferno from on high. May the right tool set you free
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Post by Pat on Jan 21, 2014 18:54:56 GMT -5
Tela, I've seen some Smithies use a mini torch in each hand when their silver piece was too big for the one torch. It works , but not my style. I prefer my Orca propane and ambient air torch for my bigger things. I seem to always need a spare hand for something !
Have fun with your new toy !
Pat
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Post by steelandstone on Jan 21, 2014 21:23:01 GMT -5
Good choice, you will be pleased with your purchase. Coming from Jersy I assume you got it from Cyberweld? If so they are great folks to deal with, I have bought quite a bit from them over the years.
Happy Soldering!!!!
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jan 21, 2014 22:09:03 GMT -5
You will love this torch.
Cyberweld is the best.
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Post by connrock on Jan 22, 2014 10:19:26 GMT -5
Only people like us who enjoy this hobby can relate to someone getting excited about buying a new torch! LOL
Have fun and enjoy the new torch!
connrock
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 12:48:42 GMT -5
I took the liberty to edit connrocks post. Please see my edit in red below. Only COOL people like us who enjoy this hobby can relate to someone getting excited about buying a new torch! LOL Have fun and enjoy the new torch! connrock haha! you cool, he cool, we all cool!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2014 13:27:36 GMT -5
"Insanity is doing the same things over and over again expecting different results." That describes most lives. Not ours! Guilty as charged. I've been accused of being nuts on more than one occasion..... |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2014 13:28:47 GMT -5
I took the liberty to edit connrocks post. Please see my edit in red below. Only COOL people like us who enjoy this hobby can relate to someone getting excited about buying a new torch! LOL Have fun and enjoy the new torch! connrock haha! you cool, he cool, we all cool! But, but, but.... I'm trying to get hotter! Does that make me lukewarm. LOL! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2014 13:30:19 GMT -5
Why don't you save the bezel & cut a new stone? Congrats on the new torch. Rich Of course, that makes perfect sense. The stone was a freeform with 3 angles, so I doubt I would be able to get an exact fit. I will be using it as a practice piece and then trade in the silver. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2014 13:31:43 GMT -5
Good choice, you will be pleased with your purchase. Coming from Jersy I assume you got it from Cyberweld? If so they are great folks to deal with, I have bought quite a bit from them over the years. Happy Soldering!!!! Yes, cyberweld. I'm glad I posted here or I would never have found them. Saved a ton of money and they answered a question really fast. I'm happy. |
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Post by Starguy on Jan 22, 2014 22:55:36 GMT -5
You'll love the acetylene torch. More heat and more precision. Let us know how you like it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 23, 2014 13:57:31 GMT -5
You'll love the acetylene torch. More heat and more precision. Let us know how you like it. I will I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting for it. My gas supply place has banking hours, so I probably won't be getting gas till at least Monday. I'm gonna get the gas guys to educate me as to the smell of acetylene. I know propane very well- or rather the additive, but I have never smelled acetylene or additive. |
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