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2010-09-22, 1:01pm
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Glassmangler
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Join Date: Oct 04, 2009
Location: Austin, TX
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Kobuki in the house...
No, I didn't kidnap him. Although I bet he *could* still make marbles if I just break his ankle...
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2010-09-22, 1:12pm
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Junior Member
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so sexy
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2010-09-22, 1:25pm
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Apr 15, 2009
Location: Far side of the screen
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Now thats some serious fire power !!
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2010-09-22, 1:31pm
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Pyromaniac
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Location: Memphis, TN
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WOW. Seriously envious.
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Sexy Barracuda and Mirage
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2010-09-22, 1:41pm
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Glassmangler
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Join Date: Oct 04, 2009
Location: Austin, TX
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Here's a closeup of the face, and a family picture.
For those not familiar with GTTs, the small one is a Lynx, and it's the same as the center fire on the bigger two. The middle one is a Phantom (Lynx centerfire, plus an outer ring). The Kobuki is a Phantom with an extra ring.
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2010-09-22, 1:53pm
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Ass-kicking Cephalopod
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Join Date: Jun 19, 2006
Location: Duh, Squidville
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shiiiiiiny...
I have torch envy, but I also have serious oxy supply envy 
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2010-09-22, 1:59pm
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Location: Up and down I-95
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Definitely a sexy torch! Nice family shot too.
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2010-09-22, 2:02pm
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Serenity Now!
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Join Date: Jul 15, 2005
Location: Deep in the woods
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It's crazy-gorgeous ~ Lucky duck!
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2010-09-22, 2:06pm
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Glassmangler
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Location: Austin, TX
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Originally Posted by squid
I have torch envy, but I also have serious oxy supply envy |
I can't get oxygen delivered out here in the woods, so I use a pair of generators to run the Phantom. I'm hoping to have a tank-filling system delivered from UO sometime in the next few weeks -- until then, it will be a really shiny paperweight 
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2010-09-22, 2:51pm
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formerly Marella
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Join Date: Feb 19, 2007
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 638
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I have serious torch envy going on here.....I'm currently wiping the drool off my keyboard, and waiting for my heart rate to come down to a normal level again.
....thanks for sharing, you lucky duck
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2010-09-22, 3:10pm
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Location: San Jose, CA
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Who did the custom paint job? Are you going to be putting a marver on it? Who made the marver on your Phantom?
(I.want!)
Malcolm
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2010-09-22, 3:17pm
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Glassmangler
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Location: Austin, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ArtcoInc
Who did the custom paint job? Are you going to be putting a marver on it? Who made the marver on your Phantom?
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GTT did the powdercoating (well, I'm sure they jobbed it out, but they handled it). The Phantom marver is by Wil Menzies -- I have no idea if he still makes them, I know he got tired of machining graphite. I've ordered a marver from Blast Shield, I imagine it will be here next week. The big holdup is the tank fill system 
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2010-09-22, 4:24pm
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Kobuki & DIY Homefill Sys
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Join Date: Apr 30, 2009
Location: socal
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that is definitely too much torch for me. I can't even handle a mirage at full blast...
I do like the phantom being the middle-fire
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2010-09-22, 4:34pm
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Hobby Junkie
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Location: Perkasie, PA
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Gorgeous!!!!
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2010-09-22, 4:42pm
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Senior Member
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Sweet!
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2010-09-23, 1:33am
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Glassmangler
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Location: Austin, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by metalbone
that is definitely too much torch for me. I can't even handle a mirage at full blast...
I do like the phantom being the middle-fire
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I'm a little apprehensive about it myself
Yeah, the Phantom/Lynx centerfire is what I'll use 90% of the time (though I'm excited that I'll be able to work 3"+ marbles occasionally) -- but for doing prep work, the big flame will be a godsend. I think a Mirage centerfire like on some of the Deltas would use more oxy/fuel than I really need for the majority of my work.
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2010-09-23, 7:02am
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Awesome!!
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2010-09-23, 7:05am
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Boro Brat
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Join Date: Sep 09, 2005
Location: Maine
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The Kobuki is an amazing torch. I work on Ed's here at the gallery sometimes. It has serious oomph, and is incredibly versatile.
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2010-09-23, 11:23am
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Curmudgeon Engineering
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Join Date: Feb 15, 2006
Location: Near Seattle, WA
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I run my kabuki with the center fire on 2 concentrators and the mid ring and outer rings on tanks via a 2 section foot pedal. Really sweet.
PJH
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2010-09-23, 8:08pm
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The Crazy One
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Join Date: Jun 05, 2005
Location: Lococabana, OR
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Nasty and I mean that in a good way.  Bring it on over and I'll hook you up on the LOX just to see what it can do.
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Still crazy after all these years...
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2010-09-23, 8:57pm
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Kobuki & DIY Homefill Sys
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Join Date: Apr 30, 2009
Location: socal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JesterGlass
Yeah, the Phantom/Lynx centerfire is what I'll use 90% of the time ...I think a Mirage centerfire like on some of the Deltas would use more oxy/fuel than I really need for the majority of my work.
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I really noticed that the mirage used much more oxy than the phantom.
what kinds of heat protection will you be using when you fire up the outterfire? TIG gloves? Shiny reflective moon suit?
Or will you opt for 3 feet long punties and blow tubes to keep you hands far away from the flame?
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2010-09-23, 9:08pm
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I'm kinda biz-EE
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Oooooooh the absolute power!
Beautiful torch.
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2010-09-24, 3:47am
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Newb boro fanatic
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Sooo damn sexy! 
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2010-09-24, 3:52am
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Glassmangler
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Location: Austin, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by metalbone
what kinds of heat protection will you be using when you fire up the outterfire? TIG gloves? Shiny reflective moon suit?
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Heat protection sleeves, blowtubes, and force of will
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2010-09-24, 7:26pm
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Senior Member
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Posts: 1,958
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Let the force be with you Jester.
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2010-09-28, 10:41am
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Flameworker
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Join Date: Apr 20, 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 46
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I got a Phantom, love that torch, if i ever do upgrade though... I'm going Kobuki no doubt. Beautiful!!!
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2010-09-29, 8:03am
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Nov 27, 2009
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Great torch, enjoy it
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2010-09-29, 11:10am
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Enjoying Life
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Location: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA
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Nice!
How long did you have to wait?
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2010-09-29, 3:40pm
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Glassmangler
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Location: Austin, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lamp Dude
Nice!
How long did you have to wait?
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Damn near a month! 
I called GTT fully expecting it to take 8 months or so, but I happened to hit them just as a run was finished, and they still had one available. I was torn between the "holy crap, I didn't think I'd have to come up with the $$$ this fast" and "if I don't get this one, it will be 2012 I bet before they get back around to them"
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2010-09-29, 11:38pm
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Type ZZZ personality
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Location: Chicago western 'burbs
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I think I just had an "O" !!!
That is a thing of beauty!
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Lynx with 2 5-lpm oxycons
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