Bobcat vs. Minor
 

Are there any big differences between the 2? Just wondering ...

The bobcat is a hotter more focused flame, you get the best flame with it with 2 concetrators I found. The minor is a more bushy soft flame it can run ok on 1 concentrator but I again prefered it on 2 but it was ok on 1.

I find that I loved the bobcat for boro and larger soft glass beads. But I prefer the minor for more sculptural soft glass work and working some of the finickier boutique glasses that are out.

Its just trying to figure out whats in your budget and what is going to work for the type of glass, beads and art you want to make :) I hope this helps you out! I absolutely love both torches for each of their own reasons btw.