I found out right away that a jewelers or silversmiths torch is expensive. I am thinking I will go with the propane and oxygen set eventually. Acetylene and oxygen burns hotter but its super dirty, you have probably seen those paratroopers that it gives off before you add the oxygen.
Until I can invest hundreds of dollars for the torch, I am using a set up that costs about $12.00 :) I learned about this from a silversmith named Don Norris. You can find him on YouTube, he has some great instructional videos. Its basically a plumbers torch and I have to say, it works great! Its much hotter than the micro torches you use with butane and the tank lasts for months.
This is the torch, you can get the head and tank from Home Depot in a set for around $12.00. I highly recommend buying a $2.00 slim propane bottle as its much easier to handle while you smith.
Thats the one right there. I am right handed so I hold my torch in my left hand and do my find motor skill functions in my right hand. Enjoy!
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