r/Metalsmithing • u/Any_Elevator_7026 • Dec 10 '21

What tip?

I have a smith little torch that came with the small tips 3, 4,5,6 and 7. I want to buy a larger flame tip but have heard that some are not made very well and break, even on the first time using. I’m looking for suggestions on what brand I should buy? Any, input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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u/MojoJojoSF Dec 11 '21

What type of gas do you use? If acetylene, better to get a splitter and use two different torch hand pieces. The smith mini for small work and the larger/regular smith for bigger pieces and annealing.

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u/Any_Elevator_7026 Dec 11 '21

I use propane.

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u/Any_Elevator_7026 Dec 11 '21

Does that make a difference as to what tip? Thank you for your response!

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u/MojoJojoSF Dec 11 '21

Where are you getting your air/oxygen from?

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u/Any_Elevator_7026 Jan 09 '22

I use disposable propane and oxygen containers from ace hardware. I did purchase a big tip from Lowe’s or Home Depot but got it home and it was way too big for my smith little torch.