Pro welding tip: Don't ever use a butane lighter to light torches (or keep one in your pocket). They make a nasty bomb if a spark or slag hits them and melts thru. Always use a sparker. You will only make that mistake once.
Thank you for this video. It is the most detailed and informative one I have found. Now I feel much more confident in getting a torch that I desperatey need in order to do all I want to do in silversmithing.
Purchased the "little torch" for jewelry repair and it's about the most temperamental torch I've ever used. The oxygen valve is "loose" in that 1/16 turn gives 0-50% pressure, then one full turn makes little difference. The "gas" valve isn't much better. ❤ DON'T USE BUT MINIMUM PRESSURE ON THIS AND A LITTLE "LUBE (VASELINE)" ON THE OXYGEN VALVE MIGHT BE NICE ❤ OVERALL, $25 IS NOT BAD 😁
one tip, DON'T use a lighter, but, like the big cousin, the 'oxy-torch', that welders use on cars, etc. use a flint style sparker, this prevents the lit tourch causing a 'flashback' on the lighter, and it blowing up in your hands, or for the hotter flame from burning your hands (if you used a match). and another no no, you lit straight away, you MUST PURGE the lines,,one at a time, this stops a mixed gas explosion (when Fuel and oxygen mix in another spot in the system, than that designed, and an ignition source finds it).
Its funny how the green regulator goes on the red bottle which has a lefthanded connector but the hose that goes on the other side of the connector has a righthand thread again
Never start a torch with a lighter!!!!!! Can create what they call a "mixed gas situation" and you can cause an explosion!!!!! Use a manual flint striker or better yet they make lovely little piezo electric striker units for the little torches that work very well!!! Please no lighters!!!!! I had to get a larger O2 tank, about a 100cf size, the little red cans are just painfully expensive and they run out quickly. They run $11 to $16 each around here. I can refill a big canister for about $25 and it lasts a good long time. Went through about 4 of the O2 regulators for the canisters too... for some reason they develop leaks frequently. Even when you think they are turned off there will still be O2 leaking out the torch tip or out the top of the regulator.
For someone looking to get into the art this was very informative, and I hope it's not one of those videos where you professionals make things look so easy.... when it really isn't. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thank you for your informative video! I am about to purchase my first non-chef's torch this week... a Smith Little oxy-propane and can use all the help I can get! I have 3 questions: 1- Do you need flash back arrestors with a disposable canister set up? 2- If I buy a few disposable oxy tanks to keep in reserve, is there anything special I need to know about storage (i.e., upright, temperature control)? 3- How do I dispose of them? Thanks again!
Hi Sandra, 1. No 2.Store upright in temperatures below 120°F 3. Old tanks can be recycled at local scrap yard for cash just like aluminum Hope this helps, good luck!
I would have the tip pointing the opposite way so when altering the flow your fingers are further away from the flame and also when you put the torch down the nozzle is pointing up away from any possible combustibles, accidents do happen, also I would add flashback arrestors they are not expensive however unlikely an accident would be when messing with a potential bomb you should always err on the side of maximum safety.
Hi Matt, I cut the end of the hoses and converted them to insert in the adjustable regulator with gauges cuz didn’t find this gauge that have female end that fit to the male hose end, but the Oxygen end leaking, while the butane hose’s connected to cooking cylinder successfully. Could you direct me where to buy this kind of regulator with gauge for the oxygen? Thanks 🌷
Thank you for the informative video. I have a question for you. this video is for setting up the torch set, how about disassembling the set for Relocation. I have this set and my disposable 2 tanks are not empty but I need to take them apart. how do I do this? please help me!
great video! I am switching to these little disposable tanks for mobile work, I'm wondering if you can get as much heat as the bigger bottles with regulators, I'm hoping to be able to continue using my little smith torch for sand casting,Thanks!
Hi! I am getting ready to hit the road with my studio... how is it going for you? Are you using propane and oxygen? I am going back and forth between butane and oxygen/propane. I would love to chat more about your set up!!
Can i attach soldering iron tips to the little torch? Im wondering if i can also use it on electronics as well as jewelry. I dont want to buy to types of torches for no reason u know?
How can you hook up hoses in Europe, threads are different, oxygen and propane tanks are also different, can one get proper fittings to be able to use torches in Portugal?
My valves have VERY LOW MILEAGE, but my red is leaking out of the threads, as you open it you begin to hear a noise and then u can smell it, can it be fixed?
I’ll be completely honest, the fact that the valves and the cans are the opposite colors is very confusing and I could see where it could cause a lot of issues.
Hi Denver, the oxygen tank can probably run for about an hour of actual soldering time depending on how hot you are running the flame. Hope this helps!
@@cooltoolsvideos Ah, thank you. I ordered a Smith Little Torch a couple of days ago from Rio. I'm still waiting on it. An hour doesn't seem like much time. Is there a possibility to use a bigger oxygen tank? 🤔
I just set up propane with O2 concentrator, and while it was a struggle to find one without a medical use prescription, I did finally. And it works! No more tanks of gas in my studio, other than the small propane camp stove size cylinder. Very happy with the set up and the ability to work hot, small and fast.
Hola como están...me gustan sus vídeos y técnica que manejan. Que tan posible sería de hacer entregas de vídeos y listado de los materiales en español.
I have read that some have encountered gas pressure problems when adding flashback arrestors to the set up with disposable tanks. Rio Grande tech told me they weren’t needed.
Hi Chrissy, the regulators come with the Little Torch set. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Propane-and-Oxygen-Set-for-Disposable-Tanks-p/sol-734.htm Hope this helps!
I got this same torch last week. All I am missing are the two regulators for the tanks where did you get them? I tried our local hardware store but couldn’t find them.
Hi, the regulators come with the Little Torch set. We do not sell them separately or are aware of someone who does. You can find the set here: www.cooltools.us/Propane-and-Oxygen-Set-for-Disposable-Tanks-p/sol-734.htm
Hi Matt, I do soldering and copper flame painting, and am setting up a little smith torch. I would like to use a grill propane tank. do I need a regulator and flashback protection? Also will this small torch heat enough to do small brazing work? Your input would be a BIG help...Plus my red hose on the torch is shot, is vinyl tubing ok to use with propane?
Hi Ray, we asked Matt your question and he replied: A large propane tank will require an adjustable regulator & a flashback arrestor is a good idea. Also I highly recommend replacing both hoses if they look like they are getting dry rot. Hope this helps!
Hi David, we sell the smith kit with these. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Propane-and-Oxygen-Set-for-Disposable-Tanks-p/sol-734.htm We are unaware if you can purchase these separately. Thanks for watching!
Hi, the regulators come with the Little Torch set. You can find it here: www.cooltools.us/Propane-and-Oxygen-Set-for-Disposable-Tanks-p/sol-734.htm Hope this helps!
Hello, it is safe to use in an apartment, but it is always smart to take precautions such as having a fire extinguisher handy and always being aware of the direction of the flame to avoid burning things on accident at your workplace. Hope this helps!
Im not complaining whatsoever but what is a guy to do if he cant just lay down 400 plus dollars and is wanting to get into jewelry making with copper and silver and needs to melt either one? Im sure its the best mini torch on the market but Why is this thing so expensive?
I would have the tip pointing the opposite way so when altering the flow your fingers are further away from the flame and also when you put the torch down the nozzle is pointing up away from any possible combustibles, accidents do happen, also I would add flashback arrestors they are not expensive however unlikely an accident would be when messing with a potential bomb you should always err on the side of maximum safety.
