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2007-12-10, 8:15pm
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Join Date: Nov 08, 2007
Location: Stuart, Florida
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Torch Recommendations
I am considering buying a new torch. I currently run a Nortel midrange plus w/ minor topfire. I would like to upgrade to a torch with a sharper flame. I am thinking about buying either the Bethlehem Tiger Shark or the GTT Phantom. Does anyone know anything about either of these torches? Which one has a sharper flame? Which one is more oxygen efficient?
Any advice would really help.
Thanks
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2007-12-11, 12:52am
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Save the Numbats
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Join Date: Jul 23, 2005
Location: The Arctic
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I'd suggest the Phantom, if you want to be able to get a really sharp, well defined flame. The Lynx (phantom center fire) has the best pinpoint capability on the planet, short of certain premix tips.
The GTTs are truly fantastic torches and are generally more exciting than others, as the triple mix adds a third dimension to the flame adjustment that other torches simply do not have. They are a bit more complex to operate, however. It's worth learning!
GTTs do have excellent oxygen efficiency, as well.
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2007-12-11, 6:31am
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Join Date: Jun 28, 2005
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I would NOT recommend a Tiger Shark. I worked on one for a while, and they have no penetrating heat. They are also not very oxygen efficient.
I have a Carlisle CC, and you don't get a sharper flame than a pre-mix flame. It does use more oxygen than most torches, but you work faster and hotter, so it evens out.
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2007-12-11, 7:49am
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Ezzy
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Torylynn, how do you like your Nortel in general. Someone I know suggested using a Nortel Red Max with boro so it would be interesting to know what you think of the torch you have now. Any comments on the Red Max would be great too.
You know I first started out with a Mini CC with soft glass. You don't get a really sharp flame but I used to just burn the hell out of the soda lime and since playing with boro I've wondered how well it would work on the hard glass. Actually I suspect it might work really well because it had that kind of heat.
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2007-12-12, 11:26pm
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Melting for Glass!
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Join Date: Jun 10, 2005
Location: Kansas City
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I have a HellCat and LOVE it - the center is the mini CC and you can get a pretty small point - in terms of oxygen consumption is a lot better than GTT torches. I also have a Lynx and had purchased a Phantom but decided to sell it when I bought the Hellcat because I was thinking the Phantom needed more oxygen to run well.
I mean definitely GTT torches are very fine torches, but I am very happy with the HellCat which cost about $500.00 less than the Phantom. -give pr take a few dollars.
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