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Torch Questions
2016-02-18, 11:11am
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Smallest torch? DIY?
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3,365
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Conrad Hoffman
Smallest torch? DIY?
I want to do some very fine detail work and am pondering making a simple internal mix torch to produce a flame no bigger than 1/8" diameter, preferably smaller. Though I love my Bullet Burner dearly,...
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Torch Questions
2013-09-01, 7:55am
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what size of oxygen tank do I need
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Conrad Hoffman
I "own" my tanks, but it's actually something...
I "own" my tanks, but it's actually something like a 99 year lease. When empty, the gas place just does an exchange and I never have to worry about hydrostatic testing. There are good reasons to get...
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Torch Questions
2013-08-03, 9:18am
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16
Flashback arrestors
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4,011
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
IMO, arresters should still be used because...
IMO, arresters should still be used because surface mix torches can fail internally and mix the gasses. It may be rare, but it's not unheard of. The Bethlehem advice is good- any surface mix torch...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-04-11, 6:21am
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Eye fatigue
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5,888
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Conrad Hoffman
I work mostly clear boro and find #5 too dark...
I work mostly clear boro and find #5 too dark unless the area is very well lit. A couple of cheap reflector floods of at least 100W (CFL equivalent) is needed. You may also have an inability to focus...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2013-02-04, 6:01pm
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Newbie oxygen question
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15,075
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
That's a really small tank. I use a pair of Q...
That's a really small tank. I use a pair of Q tanks because I don't like moving the big ones. With a pair of them I can quickly swap them out and refill as necessary. I don't work very long sessions,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-08-17, 7:49pm
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8
Way to quickly connect and disconnect propane hose
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3,277
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Something else I'd worry about with outdoor...
Something else I'd worry about with outdoor storage is bugs making cocoons in various openings and plugging them up. Seems to happen to things around here.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2012-07-04, 2:06pm
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Torch and Oxy
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10,283
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Knight Bullet on small tanks at about 1000 feet....
Knight Bullet on small tanks at about 1000 feet. Boro doesn't stand a chance, fused quartz struggles for a bit, then gives up and melts.
Forum:
Boro Room
2012-06-12, 9:42pm
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58
Boro questions re mandrels and annealing
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34,093
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
I cheat. The welding shop sells thin tungsten...
I cheat. The welding shop sells thin tungsten electrodes that you'll never melt or burn. They do conduct heat like crazy, so you need a holder. I use a piece of stainless steel rod with a hole in the...
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Safety
2012-03-05, 10:44pm
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5
Laser Goggles
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2,740
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Laser safety glasses are usually wavelength...
Laser safety glasses are usually wavelength specific for Argon (green/blue) and various other common lasers (red/IR/UV). I'm not aware of any that would filter out sodium flare because there aren't...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2012-03-05, 10:50am
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42
minicc 1# propane anybody do this?
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19,810
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
FWIW, I run a 1# bottle with my Knight Bullet....
FWIW, I run a 1# bottle with my Knight Bullet. The regulator is a welding style that's been repurposed by changing the inlet fitting to a tank adapter so the whole mess screws right onto the 1#...
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The Dark Room
2012-02-15, 2:36pm
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5
Fine Art Photography?
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4,300
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
In the on-line photography world, "fine art...
In the on-line photography world, "fine art photography" is usually a euphemism for nudes and soft porn. I know that probably isn't what they're after! The request for a "fine-craft element" is...
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The Dark Room
2012-01-08, 2:41pm
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3
How to you organise your photos?
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3,829
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
I organize all my photos by year, month and date....
I organize all my photos by year, month and date. It isn't perfect, but I can usually find what I want. Every month I create a folder under my master image directory in the form of YYMM. So for this...
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The Dark Room
2012-01-06, 5:28pm
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31
Do I really need an SLR camera?
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13,624
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
We all seem to have a space problem. There just...
We all seem to have a space problem. There just isn't enough room to put everything in well lighted, warm and ventilated places. I do enough photography that I keep a small table permanently set up...
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The Dark Room
2012-01-05, 6:09pm
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Do I really need an SLR camera?
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13,624
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Conrad Hoffman
IMO, most P&S cameras today are astoundingly good...
IMO, most P&S cameras today are astoundingly good and if you don't want to mess with a DSLR you don't really have to. That said, there are things you get using a DSLR that can make life much easier,...
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Tips, Techniques, and Questions
2011-12-06, 12:56pm
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67
Poll:
Do you switch hands?
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13,678
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Literally anything could be in either hand at any...
Literally anything could be in either hand at any time! When you've got the direction of the heat and the direction of gravity more or less fixed, something else has to move and I'm not flexible...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-11-25, 1:19pm
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53
First Torch - Opinions Please
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16,458
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Yes, I'm curious how ELB made out. I was just at...
Yes, I'm curious how ELB made out. I was just at the welding dealer the other day and they showed me the catalog of all the various propane tips that are available for welding torches. They're listed...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-11-24, 1:23pm
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3
Knight Bullet Burner on oxy con?
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2,625
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Not a clue, but the lack of response suggests...
Not a clue, but the lack of response suggests most users are using tanks, as I do. I'm sure the center section would be fine on the right concentrator(s), but the outer section can be cranked up...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-11-22, 10:56am
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3
Knight Bullet Burner Tips
Views:
2,801
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Thanks for the info- now I know it's at least...
Thanks for the info- now I know it's at least possible. I do know that they never ship them with the base attached.
Forum:
Safety
2011-10-05, 9:12pm
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6
need flashback arrestor help
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4,794
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
I had the same concern about how far the torch...
I had the same concern about how far the torch mounted arresters would stick out. It turned out to be a non-issue, but it depends on the torch and how intimate you like to be with it. There's a...
Forum:
Safety
2011-09-27, 1:57pm
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11
Skin cancer risks
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4,576
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
The problem for skin cancer would be UV and...
The problem for skin cancer would be UV and torching just doesn't produce much of that. I'd be more worried about dry skin from the heat.
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-09-27, 1:44pm
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63
Boro for the bead makers - Show and tell and tips and tricks
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17,655
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
I'm too inexperienced to pay much attention to...
I'm too inexperienced to pay much attention to but I use tungsten 1/16" mandrels. They conduct heat like crazy, so I made a 1/4" stainless holder with a small thumbscrew in the end. No problem with...
Forum:
Boro Room
2011-09-23, 8:29pm
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18
Repairing a vintage vaseline style bowl
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6,041
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
I'd probably go at it with a round brass rod...
I'd probably go at it with a round brass rod charged with some diamond paste, no power tools at all, until the edges and surfaces were the way I wanted them. Then, maybe the Dremel to final polish....
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-08-20, 6:57am
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11
Opinions on which torch please
Views:
3,888
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Don't forget the Knight Bullet- not a whole lot...
Don't forget the Knight Bullet- not a whole lot different than the Hellcat.
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-08-14, 9:15am
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3
Do you cover up your torch when not in use?
Views:
2,038
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Do you cover up your torch when not in use?
Having read about remodeling projects and unexpected sawdust and stuff around, it occurred to me that covering the torch when not in use would be a good idea. My workspace is common to the metal and...
Forum:
Torch Questions
2011-08-08, 1:37pm
Replies:
3
Knight Bullet Burner Tips
Views:
2,801
Posted By
Conrad Hoffman
Knight Bullet Burner Tips
I love my Bullet Burner, but being a tool junkie I simply had to work on it a bit. Here's a web page to connect you to my Bullet Burner page: See last item. (http://www.conradhoffman.com/chmisc.htm)...
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