I used to make jewelry as a hobby and I made a lot of it.

I used a Prestolite torch and did very well with it. However, there is one
best way to go and that is with the Smith Little Torch (changed ownership
now) and a "B" acetylene bottle and either a small oxygen bottle or a
propane bottle (if Smith makes propane tips) and you will be set.

In fact, I am very surprised that many folks on here and the sci.engr.
joining group don't
have a Smith Little Torch I darned near would bet money that once they saw
one in action, they would rush right out to complete their welding
repertoire.

j/b


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I have a few propane units .. some are large hardware store units that
I use for heating saxophone parts. But I need a small cheap propane
and AIR or that uses AIR not Oxygen (way too expensive $10 for 15
minutes is tooo much) to do silversoldering on small parts. I mean
real silver soldering that is high temperature and results in high
strength attachment as in saxophone parts like keys that I want to
make. There is a type of solder with silver in it but I mean 1200F
melting temp solder that is almost brazing temp.

..any help here? I have tried the sax forums but they have not been
very helpful for some reason.

I have
BernzoMatic TS4000 ..puts out a lot of heat but flame is way way too
large ..can I get smaller nozzle to fit on ti ... I have tried but
information is lacking. This unit mixes air to give the right heat but
too large a unit.

Also
BernzoMatic 370A to use with TX-9 container

Also
Bernzomatic MPS gas and oxygen bottles with small torch

The best solution wouldd be the above TS4000 with a smaller nozzle for
a smaller flame if anyone knows where or how I can obtain such a unit.

thanks a lot

Frax