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Forum: Torch Questions 2006-06-01, 9:11am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
You know, that isn't even funny. I know you like...

You know, that isn't even funny. I know you like to snap back with your "humor" when you get called on things, but really, that wasn't funny. It was tasteless, at best.
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-04, 1:41pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Brent, you can re-read the thread and read my...

Brent, you can re-read the thread and read my explanation of why I took exception to your post. Your post was not a simple opinion and your comments were further reaching than a simple “GTTs are a...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-04, 11:49am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Oh, Brent, quit playing the victim. You know...

Oh, Brent, quit playing the victim. You know what instigated my comments towards you on that thread. I called you on something and you didn't like it. And, your behavior in it was remarkably...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-03, 8:46am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Thank you, Barb! Willy is extremely...

Thank you, Barb!

Willy is extremely intelligent. He is also very patient. This makes him an excellent teacher. I have learned so much over the last couple of years by just asking him questions...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-03, 8:40am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Pam, I think your reasoning is very sound. I...

Pam, I think your reasoning is very sound. I also believe that your experience in this field is very valuable.
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-03, 8:34am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
You're welcome and thank you!

You're welcome and thank you!
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-03, 8:32am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
My last post proved my point, so I really don't...

My last post proved my point, so I really don't have anything new to add right now. However, since you are asking some questions...


What would your pictures show? Why wouldn't they show...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 11:40pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
This puzzles me. I don't know why you would have...

This puzzles me. I don't know why you would have such a hard time. Maybe the best thing would have been to have someone who routinely runs a soft flame on a GTT to show you how they do it without...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 8:21pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
They have made both hand torch versions and bench...

They have made both hand torch versions and bench burner versions. I do not have any pictures.

The body of the torch is 1/4" outside diameter. The flame range goes from the size of a bee stinger...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 4:04pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
People definitely have their preferences when it...

People definitely have their preferences when it comes to how responsive their valve control is. But when deciding what pressures to set the regulators to, they should keep in mind the following...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 3:52pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
If your needle valve is all the way open, yes. ...

If your needle valve is all the way open, yes.

If you are using a gate valve, a ball valve, or even a needle valve that is not precise enough, you will have problems controlling the flow. But,...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 2:50pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
It would be a custom job, Robert. So, it would...

It would be a custom job, Robert. So, it would take longer than "two weeks."
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 1:44pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
I was wondering if you got that notion about...

I was wondering if you got that notion about changing pressures from Henry.

Henry has been warned about this, and he said that he stopped putting that out. So, he's still saying this, huh. ...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 1:07pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
It was in response to: See, this is why I...

It was in response to:


See, this is why I prefer using quotes and addressing issues one-by-one.;)
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 12:37pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Oh, so "Turning the precision needle valves...

Oh, so "Turning the precision needle valves easily changes flame settings" is really there to "cover their butts?
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 12:25pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Well, their operating instructions clearly state:...

Well, their operating instructions clearly state:

"DO NOT EXCEED 25 lbs. pressure on any feed. Excess pressure may cause gas or oxygen to leak through the valves and increase the chance of leakage...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 12:20pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
That is Willy's arm in the picture. Once you...

That is Willy's arm in the picture.

Once you know how to control the flames, the Mirage can imitate the Phantom flame. So, I don't think they will be making the Delta Mag, Jr.

GTT has made...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 12:07pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Oh, for crying out loud. This happens to be the...

Oh, for crying out loud. This happens to be the torch running on a tank right now, so this is the torch that got photographed. You can get the exact same flame out of a Lynx bench burner - or the...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 11:08am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are...

A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are some photos of a soft flame at three different pressure settings and one picture showing a big flame on higher tank pressures - what limits the upper...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 9:10am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
I never said a regulator was a simple valve. I...

I never said a regulator was a simple valve. I said that it was a complicated valve.

What's up with the insults? You've said that my analogy was silly. You implied that I knew nothing about...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 8:47am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Are you planning to profit from my quote? Or,...

Are you planning to profit from my quote? Or, did you mean to say "posterity?"
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 8:46am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
A torch and its valves makes up a system of...

A torch and its valves makes up a system of twists and turns, restrictions and openings. It is not just a straight shot through from the lines to the face. The valves, themselves are more than...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-02, 8:08am
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
Yes. The only thing that will happen is that...

Yes. The only thing that will happen is that your valves will be touchier and you won't have to open them as much to make the change. Now, this assumes that you do not have sloppy valves.

If...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-01, 10:21pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
This may be helpful... ...

This may be helpful...

http://www.arrowsprings.com/html/tips___tricks.html

Open this up and look at the bottom of page 3 (of 14), particularly the last two paragraphs (well one of them is just...
Forum: Torch Questions 2006-05-01, 5:34pm
Replies: 88
Views: 18,030
Posted By kbinkster
I see where you are coming from with your...

I see where you are coming from with your reasoning, but it just doesn't work that way.

I'll try to explain it with an analogy.

Say you have a water spigot at your house. The water pressure is...
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