Which Torch

Batty · October 16, 2011, 07:27:21 PM

I'm about to up grade from my HH to another, it will be one from Tuffnels either a Minor, Bobcat or a Cricket. If remember correctly the Bobcat is the most expensive? anyone know why?
I have no experience with other torches and am unable to get to do that, so all input is welcome.
I like the idea of making big focal beads, so this is my bench mark.
also want to make small beads.
Well, all comments are welcome
thank you, you are a friendly bunch

JKC · October 16, 2011, 07:43:57 PM

Hi Batty, I started with a minor and it was a really good torch, but I was tempted by the scorpion and gave my minor up. I have never used the other 2, but I have heard lots of people say that they like them. The scorpion is based on the cricket, they were especially designed to work more efficiently using concentrators. You should try to get a shot of one or more and see which you prefer. I know this isn't particularly helpful, but most of the torches are pretty good. Janet

helbels · October 16, 2011, 07:45:02 PM

If you want to do big focals I'd go for either the Minor or Bobcat. Much as I love my Cricket, it has a skinny flame which makes keeping large beads hot rather tricky.

awrylemming · October 16, 2011, 08:20:05 PM

I have a mega minor which has a somewhat bushier flame - and bought it because I do tend to work larger. Although I'm trying to down size a little at the moment ...

Madam Steph · October 16, 2011, 08:20:42 PM

Ha!

My Cricket won't work silver glass but it NEVAH cracks large focals on me

Linda x

squirsygirl · October 16, 2011, 08:49:45 PM

loving my bobcat - you could come and have a go if you are near Rutland?

Kirsty

Shirley · October 16, 2011, 08:51:09 PM

The bobcat always strikes me as a more sophisticated and better finished torch, which might account for some of the price difference.

I love mine.

helenfc · October 16, 2011, 10:16:02 PM

I'm another big supporter of the bobcat, I adore mine, and it runs hotter than any minor I have tried

Lakelady · October 16, 2011, 10:18:48 PM

I have just changed from HH to Mega Minor and love it!

Amber · October 17, 2011, 11:03:25 AM

Bobcat

Batty · October 17, 2011, 11:40:02 AM

Thank you ladies, all welcome and helpful replies.

Kirsty, what a lovely offer and if I was up to travelling, I may have taken you up on it. But I live down south, in East Sussex near to Hastings.

Think its a Bobcat then.

Cheers Darlinks
Batty

squirsygirl · October 17, 2011, 05:47:28 PM

Quote from: Batty on October 17, 2011, 11:40:02 AM
Thank you ladies, all welcome and helpful replies.

Kirsty, what a lovely offer and if I was up to travelling, I may have taken you up on it. But I live down south, in East Sussex near to Hastings.

Think its a Bobcat then.

Cheers Darlinks
Batty

Good choice. Hastings is a way, but if you're ever travelling...

K

Batty · October 17, 2011, 06:12:59 PM

Ok, sent an email to Martin @ Tuffnels and he thinks that I should go with the Minor.
As the Bobcat is a thinner flame and a little more difficult to achieve big focals and cigar beads.
And that the Minor will allow a little bit of boro tube blowing too.

Blimey, I thought i had it sorted and now, well, bugger! hey ho.

Lakelady · October 17, 2011, 06:21:25 PM

I did the exact same thing! Was convinced I needed a Bobcat and after a discussion about what I wanted to do, was advised to get the Mega Minor - must say I couldn't be happier....and wow, is it hot!

Batty · October 18, 2011, 12:12:49 PM

You will be please to Know the purchase has just taken place, Ladies and Gentlemen it's a Minor, Yepeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
I can't wait.

Thanks once more for all your input

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