Which torch should I buy?

[Khaleesi Dane]

Ok, time has come. My simple hot head just isn't getting the job done, I would like to upgrade to a oxygen/propane surface mix torch. I will be using a tank rather than a concentrator.

Problem is, there are sooo many choices! My budget dictates that I must consider a used, or go low end new. ( I don't mind either, as long as it works. )

So far I am only working soft glass, 104, but will one day want to go boro for certain projects...

So, all you experienced lamp workers..... Which torch do I buy?

[Three Muses Glass]

My first torch after the hothead was a Mini CC. I see them all over for sale right now at about $200. Mountain Glass Arts has them for $189. No problem doing small boro with tanked oxy.

[Eileen]

I did a marble class and used an Alpha on tanked oxygen and it worked fine too. I can melt boro on my minor also. Some have fluffier flames if that makes sense, and some less too. It's just really hard to predict what someone else will like.

[LarryC]

cant go wrong with a GTT Lynx.