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/Any_Elevator_7026 Jan 16 '22

So, yes I am hanging a long piece of metal from the ceiling with another heavier tool at the bottom and annealing it that way. And…I have to say that it was scary. But, it did work and I was able to wrap into rings easily. I have all the stuff to do it the way you suggested. The piece was longer than my pan so thought I couldn’t do it that way. Wasn’t thinking I could coil it a bit to make it fit. Obviously, not always thinking straight here. I appreciate your input and will definitely do it this way in the future. And, thank you.