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Technical Forum => Studio/workspace/setup/equipment => Torches => Topic started by: kerensky on February 25, 2011, 11:01:46 AM

Title: Help with choice of second torch
Post by: kerensky on February 25, 2011, 11:01:46 AM
Hi all,  I want to buy another torch but I am not sure which one to go for  :-\

I currently have a Carlise Mini CC,  which I am very happy with.

I would like to buy something that would allow me to work with Boro comfortably, I don't want a flame- thrower, but equally I don't want to fall asleep waiting for the glass to melt  ::)

I know that the Mini CC can handle small boro beads and sculpture, but frankly - I find it a bit slow. My oxycon does need a kick up the bottom, it could probably do with a service, and I could also do with adding another Oxy to get the full potential out of this torch too, which I am about to do.

This aside, I do need another torch as I am going to use it in a different work space, and was wondering what advice you could give me on what to purchase next?

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Help with choice of second torch
Post by: garishglobes on February 25, 2011, 11:12:36 AM
The Bobcat is nice for boro, but it depends how your funds are... the Lynx would be ideal and I think it has more control between pinpoint and hotter/bushier flame.
Title: Re: Help with choice of second torch
Post by: Kaz on February 25, 2011, 12:12:23 PM
Lynx ;D
Title: Re: Help with choice of second torch
Post by: kerensky on February 26, 2011, 10:34:20 AM
Thanks very much ladies -am off to read up and investigate thoroughly ;-)
Title: Re: Help with choice of second torch
Post by: Diane on February 26, 2011, 01:52:41 PM
Lynx -every time.