KBinkster-please post the crickets here.

[Kym]

Well, I have the pics of the Crickets that Kbinkster posted but I don't want to post them since she put that thread in the Bathroom, maybe she had a reason to let them get flushed. I wish she had posted them here, maybe she will?

I wish I was going to the gathering so I could see the Crickets in action! Kim, will you post that thread here? Can you give us any more info on the Cricket for all of us who won't be at the gathering?

Cheers
Kym

[agw]

Yes!! Pretty please! I saw that last night too and would love to find out more. I was thinking of upgrading soon, so would appreciate any and all info you have!

Thanks!

[kbinkster]

I'd be happy to, Kym and Andrea.:)

Here is the Cricket.
132023
The Cricket it is shown with the regular GTT base, it will have its own style base once it is in full production. It is available in different colors.
132024
The colors shown in the picture above are just a sample - there are more colors available. The first run will be purple. I'll have to check which color(s) will be standard and how much it will be to get optional colors.

It's designed to run on low pressure (even lower than 3 psi oxygen) and low flow to get the most out of a 5 LPM oxygen concentrator. It can also run on low fuel pressure - 1/4 psi.

On a 5 LPM concentrator it produces more heat than any other torch that I tested does on that source. It can run on tanked oxygen set even lower than 3 psi! Now, those other torches may outrun it on higher pressure tanked oxygen, but on low psi, low flow (up to 10 LPM), the Cricket outperforms them. This torch is specifically designed to run low and run clean.

The visible flame is not very bushy (a hair narrower than the Minor on 5 LPM, a littler wider than the Minor on 10 LPM, almost as wide as the Mega Minor on 10 LPM), but it does have a lot of radiant heat - not from the torch body, but around the flame itself. It also has the ability to be focused very tightly. I can get a tiny tiny needle flame on this torch for detail work.

Oh, and it does not get hot knobs, no matter how short you run your candles.

As for the price, right now they are being offered at an introductory price of $139. This price is not limited to the Gathering, btw. You can order a Cricket now if you want - you don't have to wait.

I'm in Oakland getting ready for the Gathering to start. Tonight is Open Torch. I'll update more when I get a chance.

[playswithfire104]

They are just adorable! I love all the color options.

[menty666]

Hmm...I was thinking of getting a kiln to pull rods from wine bottles....this is cheaper AND more fun...and I can use my oxy con finally.

Dilemma dilemma dilemma....

Out of curiosity, will these be able to handle small boro projects or are they pretty much 104 only?

[kbinkster]

You can work small boro on one. :)

[Kym]

So I would be able to run two of these at the same time on an OG15 and propane so I can torch with a buddy?

Cheers
Kym

[kbinkster]

So I would be able to run two of these at the same time on an OG15 and propane so I can torch with a buddy?

Cheers
Kym

I was able to run two nicely on a 10 LPM Regalia. When I get home, I can dial it down to 7 LPM (what the OG15 puts out) and see how they do on that.

[agw]

kbinkster, Can we order from you? If not, could you please post a link or address that we can purchase from?

I don't know much about where to get what yet and am in Canada, but have a MN mailing address for my US purchases.

Thanks!

[gubnavnania]

LOL I thought cricket as in the insect ](*,)#-o

So, what's the different between the cricket and bobcat beside the low pressure?

[Kym]

I was able to run two nicely on a 10 LPM Regalia. When I get home, I can dial it down to 7 LPM (what the OG15 puts out) and see how they do on that.
Thanks Kim, that would be great.

Kym

[Kym]

I have been thinking about these crickets all day! I think if Kim says they run fine on the 7-8lpm, I will sell my Lynx and buy two crickets.
I hope they do!

Kym

[Kym]

kbinkster, Can we order from you? If not, could you please post a link or address that we can purchase from?

I don't know much about where to get what yet and am in Canada, but have a MN mailing address for my US purchases.

Thanks!

Andrea, probably order through Glass Torch Technology, google will find it.

Kym

[Feldt's Glass]

Oh that's so cute!!! I want a pink one!!

[agw]

Andrea, probably order through Glass Torch Technology, google will find it.

Kym

Hi Kym, So far they don't have it listed on their site, so that's why I was wondering about where to get it, but Thanks! There is still so much to try to know about where is best to buy what!

[lunamoonshadow]

I soooooo want to see a PURPLE one!!!!
(I told my mom & dad that they were making a PURPLE torch & she said "so, when are you getting it" & my dad said "what is this going to cost us? your birthday isn't until January" :lol: I had to explain I couldn't run it without an oxycon or an oxy supply--& the difference from my hothead *giggle*)

[Kym]

Kim Binkster said they were accepting orders through the site so you could send an email and ask.

Cheers
Kym


Hi Kym, So far they don't have it listed on their site, so that's why I was wondering about where to get it, but Thanks! There is still so much to try to know about where is best to buy what!

[agw]

Thanks Kym!

[Kym]

I wonder why they called it a cricket? Doesn't really fit in with the rest of the lineup? I think they could have called it something more appropriate like, a kitten? That would fit. LOL

Kym

[lunamoonshadow]

yep...*everyone* would want a KITTEN :lol: (in PURPLE!)....
(can you imagine??)

[kbinkster]

kbinkster, Can we order from you? If not, could you please post a link or address that we can purchase from?

I don't know much about where to get what yet and am in Canada, but have a MN mailing address for my US purchases.

Thanks!

Eventually, you will be able to order from me, if you would like to. I think that the first run will be sold only through GTT, though, unless I can talk Wally into letting me sell some to you guys.

[kbinkster]

I wonder why they called it a cricket? Doesn't really fit in with the rest of the lineup? I think they could have called it something more appropriate like, a kitten? That would fit. LOL

Kym
Kitten would have been cute, but I named it the Cricket because it is so cute, too! I guess "Cricket" reminded me of "Chicklet" and all the colors are like Chicklets. :lol:

The guys were thinking of naming it the Chipmunk. I told Willy that if they named it that, the logo could be a little Chipmunk holding a bead.

[WILDFYRE]

Do you think this would work better for larger pieces than a mini cc (with propane btw) ? Noting it doesnt have the blue knob will it also have a pinpoint, and what size is mouth/holes area? I really want a GTT ....... * fingers crossed! IMHO ~BIG yes KITTEN is a much better name - cuz flame like a kitten PURRRRRRs tyvm 4 yur help

[Ellen Black]

Would like to order a purple one. Sounds great, the fact that it will run on NG , standard household presure. Sent you a PM.

[pipyr]

I work on a Mirage but I am dying to try one of these. Why is that?? :lol: I am such a GTT ho!!! I think that is the only answer.

[ellyloo]

meee toooo!
I want one!

[murf]

can one get a finer flame than on a Lynx?

[angelique_redhead]

I like the name Kitten too and a kitten could be holding a bead. Just ask my kittens! :love: Angelique

[KnitSteph]

Did I miss how long they will be sold at the $139 price?

[acmegirl]

I haven't seen them listed anywhere where you can actually purchase them yet. When someone sees that they're available, can you pm me? I like the green and gold one, but now....boo hoo....Brett Farve is gone. heheh....hehehh....

[paintingwithglass]

Hey Kim! What is the flame like compared to a bobcat or lynx?

Just wondering since I might need to get a cricket too...

[WILDFYRE]

Pleeeeez Let Me Order A Purple One ~ Kim !!

[slcuniques]

I want one in every color! hehehe. J'k, but that would be nice! I love my Bobcat. I like the name Cricket, but I think Kitten would have followed suit better..
Anyway, I would like to order a pink one.

[Kym]

I want a pink Kitten too and a purple Kitten. As soon as Kim says they will run together, I am ordering them!

Also Bumping this so that Kim doesn't forget!

Cheers
The other Kym

[gubnavnania]

I want purple one. Or maybe green... or... any other colors?

[beadworkstudio]

I just called GTT and ordered mine! Purple with red and green knobs is the standard color. They said they plan to start shipping in mid-September.

[Ellen Black]

I did also ! Look forward to trying this one out.

[HelleAlice]

I just called GTT and ordered mine! Purple with red and green knobs is the standard color. They said they plan to start shipping in mid-September.
Ive ordered mine too. Pink with pink knobs. Now all I have to do is find an oxycon

[Kym]

I ordered the purple one but I want Kim to run a little test for me, hint, hint, before I order another in pink. I think these are going to be very popular!

Cheers
Kym

[pam]

They are SOOOOOOOO cute!! I carried one around the vendor room when Willy first unpacked them. I saw them used at open torch by lots of people, but didn't get the opportunity to try it myself, darn it! It sounds like a great torch and for the money you can't beat it. Last I saw Kristina Logan was ordering one from Willy at the GTT booth at the Gathering, and I think she went for pink!

[Tobias]

Anyone got a pic of the face?

[goatgurl]

I just got back from the Gathering where I tried the Cricket at open torch night -- and really, really liked it!! I liked especially liked the pinpoint flame -- that has been the one thing I haven't liked about my minor (which will be for sale soon because I ordered a green cricket!!)

Renee

[kbinkster]

I haven't forgotten, Kym! I just got back last night and hope that I can run a couple of Crickets tomorrow.

Open torch was a blast! There were a lot of people playing on the Crickets!

[gubnavnania]

I'm still can't decided to get cricket or lynx...

[Kym]

I like the Lynx but it doesn't suit my oxy or better to say, my oxy let me down. I think the cricket will be better.....anyway its also toooo cute! Purr purr.

Kym

[pompedom]

I'm looking for a new torch and this torch just adds another one to the list of possibilities.
I still have a few questions:
Would it be possible to do (small) Boro with one 5 LPM concentrator?
Would the produced heat increase a lot when two 5LPM concentrators are used instead of one?

The torch looks very nice, I was thinking about a bobcat or a mini but I think this is maybe the best choiche(It's also the cheapest!)
I worked on a torch similar to a hothead for over a year, but I am now working at the limits of the torch. I like to make big beads(up to two inches)

[Flonche]

I fell in love with Cricket at open torch... I was set on a Mega Minor but after talking with Willy I was sold even before I tried it. He really knows his trade and they have been working on developing this perfect little thing for a year and a half and it's a brilliant design.
It is going to be my first upgrade from the Hot Head and I love that it's so efficient and versatile. Even if I don't need a big honkin' flame now, I know I can grow up with this torch and try bigger beads or boro when and if I want to.

The price does sound too good to be true, but if the idea is great (and it is) and the fabrication costs are reasonable, it makes sense that they are confident that the product will sell very well. Now that's not even marketing strategy to me, it's just being so confident on your product that you don't even need a marketing strategy and you can rely on your customers to defend your product -like Mike Crowley's kilns.

I can't wait to get my green Cricket!

[ellyloo]

I still am kind of confused as to where in the scheme of things the cricket fits.
I was thinking of getting a bobcat on 1 concentrator. (up from a minor)
Should I get a cricket instead? (obviously the price is right!)

[Tanner Studios]

I used it at the gathering and Must say for the money you can't beat it. As where it fits into the GTT line it is design to be use with LOW PRESSURE. If your running higher pressure then 6 lpm you may want to conceder the bobcat or lynx.

The price of 130.00 is an introduction price so get them now. At that price there is no competition. It really is a fantastic torch. Willy and Wally are geniuses.
Scott

[beadworkstudio]

Kim, any idea what the normal price will be? My sister is thinking about it, and I'll encourage her not to wait if the price will go up significantly.

[Tanner Studios]

Wally told me it would be up around $200.00 But I don't think they have settled on the final price yet. Probably watching this first production to find out what their true production cost will be. I know they are shooting to keep the cost as low as possibly. The whole Idea be-hide this torch ( my Opinion ) is a high performance entry level torch that will smoke every other torch in its class. Using extremely low pressure. Which is exactly what a person needs when setting up a new studio with limited funds.

I don't know what the pressure was set at the gathering, but I melted some small Boro beads with it. Quite nicely I might add.
Scott

[ginko]

Kimberly, are you selling the Cricket yet, or do we order direct?

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

Hey Scott,

Can you give me some information on how think the cricket might compare to a minor on one oxycon?

I am considering getting one of the cricket torches. I have heard nothing but great reviews about all the GTT products and was also told that GTT torches burn much cleaner then the minor.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,


Wally told me it would be up around $200.00 But I don't think they have settled on the final price yet. Probably watching this first production to find out what their true production cost will be. I know they are shooting to keep the cost as low as possibly. The whole Idea be-hide this torch ( my Opinion ) is a high performance entry level torch that will smoke every other torch in its class. Using extremely low pressure. Which is exactly what a person needs when setting up a new studio with limited funds.

I don't know what the pressure was set at the gathering, but I melted some small Boro beads with it. Quite nicely I might add.
Scott

[Kym]

Kimberly, are you selling the Cricket yet, or do we order direct?

I ordered it direct with GTT via email. More like getting my name on the list and they will notify us when they are available for shipping.

Kym

[Paul Ewing]

I can't believe I am ordering another torch! Well trying to, GTT's number has been busy...

[Paul Ewing]

Just got through. I'm on the list for a Purple Cricket/Kitten for my daughter. They are scheduled to be going out in September.

[kbinkster]

The introductory price is $139. After that, it will go up to $167. For now, GTT is not offering the Cricket through any of its distributors (that means me, too, :( ).

But, if you order one directly, please, do me a favor and tell Wally I sent you.;)

The theory behind the Cricket is that instead of trying to make a concentrator set-up fit a torch, why not make a torch to fit the concentrator? So, GTT went and designed this torch to run well on very low pressure and flow.

OK, as far as how it compares to the Bobcat and the Lynx on 5 LPM, I will have to test it out. I'll try to update soon.

[ginko]

Thanks for the info, Kimberly. I just called Wally and told him you sent me!
I think this is going to make an excellent show demonstration torch, and probably much more.
Purple for me.

[gubnavnania]

Kim, does the purple one have metallic finish like the green?

[kbinkster]

The standard purple one is annodized just like the manifold (back part where the valves go) on the standard GTTs. So, it is shiny metalic purple. The emerald green one in the picture I posted is powder coated with sparkles. They can do a purple powder coat with sparkles, too.

[kbinkster]

As soon as GTT comes off the introductory price, then I will be one of the first distributors to carry it.

[ginko]

If I understood Wally correctly, the special colors are $10 more.

[Tanner Studios]

Hey Scott,

Can you give me some information on how you think the cricket might compare to a minor on one oxycon?

I am considering getting one of the cricket torches. I have heard nothing but great reviews about all the GTT products and was also told that GTT torches burn much cleaner then the minor.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,

Hi Deb, missed you at this years gathering. How are you.

I know you'll like it better then the minor. Thats what its designed to do, work on smaller oxy units. And what I saw and felt. Its living up to its design concept.

Another LE member PM'd with a question regarding the cricket and GTT torches in general. Here is part of my reply. This is just my opinion and what I gleamed trying out all the torches at the open torch nights at the gathering.


"Heres the thing about GTT torches vs the rest. I hear people say that the other torches have more radiant heat. But what I found at the gathering. Is that the radiant heat from the other torches just burnt my fingers and did not melt the glass as fast as the GTT's focused heat. I use a GTT Phantom, I also have the lynx that I start out with. I hold my fingers on the mandrel about 2 inches away from the flame when working with the lynx center fire of the phantom. This gives me amazing control. With the other torches I tried I had to hold the mandrel way back which felt sloppy and harder to control. Even with the phantom rocking with both inner and outer fires blazing I still can work very close to the flame. where as with the Nortel Red Max I could barley stand to hold the mandrel at the very end, and yet the glass was not melting nearly as fast as the phantom".

Now as far as any torches compare. One would really need to work with all the torches over a longer period to really find the trade offs and personality of each brand. But the GTT's burn amazingly clean.

But for me its a GTT or a GTT. My next torch will be the the GTT Kabuki. I had the pleasure of working with it at the gathering on the tanks and then on two Regalias and all I can say is WOW WOW WOW oh yea WOW.

But I'm a torch nut and a sucker for great design.

Scott

[gubnavnania]

Thanks Kim :D

I think I'm sold with purple powder coat color with sparkle.

And thanks Scott for the info :D

[Catt]

Hi Kim :wave:

Do you have any insight as to the other colors that will be available?

I love the name "cricket".

Thanks Scott for all the input you gave after trying them out.

Thanks, Catt

[Deb Hopeful Journeys]

Thanks for the repsonse Scott.

I had to decide on the Gathering or go to Glass Stock. I decided on Glass Stock and can't wait.

[ellyloo]

reminds me of Men in Black's tiny little 'cricket' gun. :)
I'm going to post pictures of this everywhere so i can hint to people that i NEEEEED one for my birthday. :D

[murf]

just placed my order for one. I think it will be used as my fuming torch. for the intro price and the quality of GTT torches this is just to good to pass on. thanks for the heads up on the product.

[pompedom]

You know what! After al this positive stories I'm going to order one!
I think the price is fantastic and I think it will work perfectly for what I want to do!
(now I have to find the money for a oxy concentrator)

[beadworkstudio]

Can you attach a marver to GTT torches, or specifically on the Cricket? How would you do that? I don't have one on my Pirahna, but I've always wanted one.

[squid]

They said they have purple as a standard first run, but for $10 extra you can get sparkly purple! I would love to see what sparkly purple looks like!

[Tanner Studios]

Yes you can put a marver on GTT torches. Its a simple clamp and all you will need is a screw driver.
Scott

[gubnavnania]

I'm going to get the sparkle purple :D

[Kym]

Now I want sparkle! and cz's on the body and round the base. Can I have gilding too? LOL

Kym

[squid]

I am betting you can pimp it up with crystals and such when you get it :lol:

[Kym]

LOL. That's a great idea for a show, Pimp My Torch! Oooh I feel a little competition coming on, great idea for a meet challenge.

Cheers
Kym

[kbinkster]

Kym, Willy tried two Crickets on 7 LPM last night and said that you could get a usable flame out of both of them, but that they were a little starved. I'm going to try to get down there and see just how usable the flame really is and I'll report back to you.

[kbinkster]

As for pimping the torches - I was actually thinking about adding some bling to the ones that I order/sell for anyone that would like that.

I now have in my hot little hands a Cricket in the standard purple color and on the standard base. It is pretty! The purple is really a metallic pinkish purple and the base and arms are silver colored. It looks really sharp just like it is. I will try to take a picture later today. I have to take the baby to the pediatrician this morning, so it might be a little later this afternoon or tonight before I can add photos.

[kbinkster]

Hi Kim :wave:

Do you have any insight as to the other colors that will be available?

I love the name "cricket".

Thanks Scott for all the input you gave after trying them out.

Thanks, Catt

Hey Catt!

I missed seeing you, Fred, and Pebbles this year!

I believe that GTT can powder coat the torches in just about any color. I don't know which ones can have sparkles, though. I'll ask what's available.

I'm glad that you like the name "Cricket!"

At first, the guys were thinking about calling it the "Chipmunk." There's nothing wrong with that, it's a cute name and I thought a logo with a Chipmunk holding a bead would be cute (btw, so did Wally - he thought of the same thing, too, independently). But, there was just something about "Chipmunk" that didn't click for this torch. They might use that name "Chipmunk" for a future torch. I don't know.

Anyway, when I was testing the torch out, I just started calling it "cricket." I thought that that little torch sure could "sing" like a cricket - you sure could get a lot of heat out of something so small - just like how small little crickets can chirp so loudly. I mainly just liked the sound of "cricket." Well, Willy liked the way it sounded, too. So, Willy talked to Wally and they went back and forth about it and eventually, Wally liked the name, too, and that's how the Cricket got its name.

[Beckah]

I just called for my Cricket -- I'm going standard purple. The only reason I didn't jump on this faster is because I just got a Betta last week for my birthday. I'm not sure what combination of torches I'll end up with since I still have my MiniCC. But I love the idea of a torch designed specifically for low pressure O2 and fuel. I'll be very interested to see how the Cricket tests out on my 1/4 household NG. Can't wait for September!

[kbinkster]

O.K., I just tried two Crickets hooked up running on 7 LPM. I was able to make some small soft glass test beads with no problem. It's not as good as having both on 10 LPM, but it was still doable.

[beadworkstudio]

When I ordered my Pirahna, I looked forward to getting it but I could contain myself. OMG! I'm jumping-out-of-my-seat excited about this torch! Anyone but me getting silly over this thing?

[tradesbears]

i so want one, and so does my sister. i can't wait to get it!

[Kym]

Thanks for that Kim! Thats a big help in deciding what to do. Would they run much better on a Regalia together? Would they be starved together in that situation or would a Regalia be good for two together? I am still thinking of the roadtrip my hubby wants to do......

I put myself on the list for the purple one but now I want Sparkles and for it to be pimped too!

Thanks
Kym

[pipyr]

I am sooooo ordering one of these. I have caved :lol: I figure I can use to make little things when I've used up my oxygen at home.

Now...I'm thinking the sparkly green one with the sparkly green knobs. Sexy? I do believe! :fireblob:

[kbinkster]

Thanks for that Kim! Thats a big help in deciding what to do. Would they run much better on a Regalia together? Would they be starved together in that situation or would a Regalia be good for two together? I am still thinking of the roadtrip my hubby wants to do......

I put myself on the list for the purple one but now I want Sparkles and for it to be pimped too!

Thanks
Kym

Although they were still operable when they were running together on 7 LPM, they do run better together on 10 LPM. The 10 LPM gives about 5 LPM each if both torches are set the same, whereas 7 LPM only gives 3.5 LPM each.

[Kym]

Kim, The Regalia is 10lpm isn't it? So it should run two together or have I got the wrong end of the stick? At 5lpm each, they should run quite well?

Kym

[Willabeast]

I was going to go with the Mega Minor but the extra cost of a more powerful oxygen concentrator, or running two in sequence, was holding me back. This torch sounds perfect for me since I will be running on household NG but now I'm wondering which OxyCon would be best. I'm kicking the tires on Extreme Oxygen concentrators and wondering if I can get away with the EX-5 at 5LPM @ 7PSI or if I'd be better off to spend a little extra and get the EX-10 at 5LPM @ 10PSI? I don't want to spend more than I have to when there's so much pretty glass to be tried but I don't want to kick myself later for going with the cheaper option if it doesn't work. An opinions??

[kbinkster]

The Crickets were tested on the DeVilbis MC (5 LPM at 8.5 psi) and on an Invacare (5 LPM at 5 psi). I sell both of those concentrators. They are $375 plus shipping. Right now, my current supplier does not ship outside of the US, but I am working on adding another supplier for international orders.

ETA: Wally at GTT also tested the Crickets on an M-10 (the same thing as the EX-10) and what he found was that the DeVilbiss he used ran the Cricket better than the M-10. He tested the actual pressure output of each machine as it was running the torch (he ran the lines through an in-line pressure gauge) and found that while they were running, the DeVilbiss was pushing more pressure than the M-10 was, even though the static pressures were different.

[kbinkster]

Kim, The Regalia is 10lpm isn't it? So it should run two together or have I got the wrong end of the stick? At 5lpm each, they should run quite well?

Kym

Yes, the Regalia is 10 LPM and the Crickets do run well on 5 LPM each.

[Willabeast]

Thank you Kbinkster... I'm more confused than ever but I can get an EX-5 which puts out 5 LPM @ 7 PSI for just under $400 CDN$ and that might just be the way to go. Stats-wise this machine is right between the DeVilbis MC (5 LPM at 8.5 psi) and the Invacare (5 LPM at 5 psi) so it should work.

Now I just have to wait for the Cricket to be available!

I know its immature but when I decide on what I want, I want it now! Waiting until September or October seems like a eternity. Oh, well, I have too much gardening to do anyway!

[Reenie]

will this run on a natural gas line as well and would you know how it rates vs the betta?
Thanks Kim....Love to see the burner end as well :-)

[squid]

hey - weren't we supposed to get pics of this baby?!?!?!

[kbinkster]

There are pictures on the first page, but I will be taking new pictures showing the standard Cricket color and the standard Cricket base today/tonight.

[squid]

Those are the pics I've been waiting for :)

[kbinkster]

I had better get on it, then, hadn't I?! :lol:

[squid]

56060


yup

:)

[ewdb]

waiting... patiently.... for pics of the sparkly purple torch. i don't even have a setup for this torch (yet) but i read "sparkly purple" and i was sold... torch eye candy!

...waiting... waiting... ;-)

[evvybuns]

I currently have a Minor with an M-5 (Devillbis) oxycon, which I enjoy using.

Lately I've been making long gravity beads measuring over 3 1/2 inches. Would the Cricket give more heat and allow me to work more quickly in a particular area on the bead as compared to the Minor? It's a big balancing act trying to keep the whole bead sufficiently and evenly warm. It seems that when I finally get the glass flowing the way I want it in a particular area, I get paranoid and feel the need to flash the entire bead.

Any insight?

[Andrew]

waiting waiting /foot tapping :)

[Kym]

Is this a case of:
Why are we waiting
Why-y are we waiting
and so forth?:poke:

LOL
Kym

[Willabeast]

Well, I'm on the waiting list for the torch and I've ordered an EX-10 oxycon on the theory that I can always turn it down if it produces more oxygen than the torch needs. I'm getting pretty excited! If all goes well my studio will be up and running right after I plant the bulbs in the garden. :-)

[kbinkster]

I just downloaded some pictures from my camera. I'll upload them here soon.

[squid]

Well?

56060


you're killing me :lol:

[gubnavnania]

Why you guys all ordering sparkly purple like me90784? You guys meant to order 'just purple' :P

[kbinkster]

Here is the standard Cricket color and base.

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[Willabeast]

Here is the standard Cricket color and base.

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This is the one I put my name down for and I like it just fine. Sparkles would be nice too but I won't be sitting around all day looking at my torch, will I? :lol:

[Andrew]

Yeah right im getting one to use one to look at and one for the mantle Piece. :)

[squid]

that's purty! :lol:

[Beckah]

Here is the standard Cricket color and base.

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I'm glad I went non-sparkly! This is gorgeous. Now we just have to impatiently wait for them to ship.

[Kym]

Yeah right im getting one to use one to look at and one for the mantle Piece. :)

What a great idea! LOL

Kym

[Andrew]

Will i be in trouble if i ask for a full frontal ;)

Regards
Andrew.

[pipyr]

Oh! Oh! Do all the stands have silver instead of gold?? I love the silver! Woohoo :D

[Reenie]

Hey Kim....you never mentioned how well these do on a natural gas line and a 5lpm concentrator?
I'd like to buy one but I know the bobcat didn't like natural gas at all :-)

[gubnavnania]

Hey Kim....you never mentioned how well these do on a natural gas line and a 5lpm concentrator?
I'd like to buy one but I know the bobcat didn't like natural gas at all :-)

I think the info is on post#3, Irene.

1/4psi propane = NG, right?

[murf]

hmmm, personally I like the base on the first posted pictures. well now i guess i will have to up grade the base for my phantom. maybe get the mirage base for that and swap out the phantom base for my cricket. just be sinful to go silver all of a sudden. :)

[kbinkster]

Hey Kim....you never mentioned how well these do on a natural gas line and a 5lpm concentrator?
I'd like to buy one but I know the bobcat didn't like natural gas at all :-)

It's the Lynx that doesn't do well on 1/4 psi NG. The Bobcat does great on low pressure.

As for the Cricket, I ran it on 1/4 psi propane (don't have NG in the studio) and it did very well.

[Beckah]

It's the Lynx that doesn't do well on 1/4 psi NG. The Bobcat does great on low pressure.

As for the Cricket, I ran it on 1/4 psi propane (don't have NG in the studio) and it did very well.

I'd be happy to test the Cricket on 1/4 NG and the Regalia -- just in case you're looking for a tester:cool: Just kidding... sort of. And I do have one on order...

BTW what should I set the Regalia to with 1/4 NG?

[Dale M.]

Umm..... Will crickets be able to be acquired with "B" fitting in place of "push on" connectors......

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/uploadedimages.php?viewid=134147

Did I mention I hate push on's!

Dale

[IWANNALEARN]

I want a pink one someone please let me know...... pm me call me scream at me....lol this is affordable and fits me to a T,.,,,,,...,


LOL

[lunamoonshadow]

I :love: it....(it's cute & PURPLE!!!)
darn it...I need to find an oxycon :lol:

[kbinkster]

I :love: it....(it's cute & PURPLE!!!)
darn it...I need to find an oxycon :lol:

You can use it on tanked oxygen, too.

At some point, I will be putting Cricket/oxycon packages together. But for right now, the Cricket is available only through GTT.

[kbinkster]

Umm..... Will crickets be able to be acquired with "B" fitting in place of "push on" connectors......

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/uploadedimages.php?viewid=134147

Did I mention I hate push on's!

Dale

The B fitting connection is an option.:)

[beadworkstudio]

At some point, I will be putting Cricket/oxycon packages together. But for right now, the Cricket is available only through GTT.

Any idea how soon and how much? My sister wants one, but if you'll offer a deal for both, that may be the way for her to go.

[Kym]

September tomorrow! First day of spring and the Crickets should be chirping soon, right?

:hide:

Kym

[Andrew]

Lol nice one. Can not wait :)

[kbinkster]

Any idea how soon and how much? My sister wants one, but if you'll offer a deal for both, that may be the way for her to go.

I don't know how soon I can offer them, yet.

[kbinkster]

September tomorrow! First day of spring and the Crickets should be chirping soon, right?

:hide:

Kym

Cute!

They should be ready soon.:-)

[gubnavnania]

/counting down the days...

[squid]

I got an email today asking me which color I wanted :o)

[kahlamodie]

So does anyone know if these torches will still be available at this price for a while longer, like say, at least until the end of this month? I just found this thread (been away from the board for awhile) and I never upgraded my torch yet like I planned to do this past spring. Life gets in the way sometimes...Anyway, I THOUGHT I had made up my mind to get a minor, or a bobcat if I could find a really good deal on one that I just couldn`t pass up, ...but now I see THESE!!!! and it sounds like just the right torch for me. I bought a used oxycon earlier this year that runs a little on the tired side, but I am going to get it looked at and maybe they can tweak it w/o me putting too much $$ into it, and this torch would work great with it, I think. Heck, if I can`t get it fixed right away, maybe it would still work with my oxycon? Anybody have any input on that?

And this is gonna sound dumb, but when you call to get on the list, do you actually place the order and pay for your torch then, or do they notify you when they have one and then you pay?

Back to look at the preeeettttyyy colors.....heeheehee

[xiola blue]

When you call to order the torch they will tell you when they plan to have them ready, and you will be charged when the torch ships. The first production color has been purple. That is what is coming out the third week of September. They will email you when your torch is being shipped, too, so you know the charge is coming. xiola

[menty666]

I emailed and got on the list a while back. Now I'm just doing the impatient dance, which looks a lot like the "gotta pee" dance.

[kbinkster]

Purple is the standard color, but the run that is coming out will include custom colors and they will be released at the same time. The custom color Crickets are being released with the standard purple ones.

[Paul Ewing]

Kimberly, do you have a picture of the Purple Sparkle powder coat? I orginally order the standard, but my daughter might like the sparkle better.

[kbinkster]

I don't have a purple sparkle Cricket here to photograph. I think I have a Bobcat here with a purple sparkle manifold. It's not the same effect, since the Bobcat manifold is just that back part with the valves.

Hmmm, maybe this will help... I took the picture of the green sparkle Cricket and manipulated it:
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This is just a simulation to give you a rough idea of what a purple sparkle Cricket would look like.

[Kris Schaible]

SO EXCITED!!! I have just got to get a hold of one of these little cuties!
This will be my 4 torch for the studio!
Hope to see you soon!
Kris

[Flonche]

Yaaaay! They come in ORANGE too!!

[menty666]

got a call today for my credit card numbers. Cindy said they're trying to get some out at the end of this week, if not they'll start shipping next week!!!!!

*happy dance*

[Kym]

So did we here in Oz! I am excited as they will be shipping soon, in the next couple of days I assume. Puuuuurpplle, glittery pppuuurple.

Cheers
Kym

[squid]

got a call today for my credit card numbers. Cindy said they're trying to get some out at the end of this week, if not they'll start shipping next week!!!!!

*happy dance*

yep - I got a call yesterday too! :)

[nickyjean]

I also got a call!!
Lime green with lime green knobs!!
Woo hoo!

:happy:

Paula

[beadworkstudio]

I just read in another thread where someone said GTT users have been complaining about carbon buildup in the Cricket. Does anyone know where this is being discussed? I'd like to read more about it.

[squid]

I think she said they were complaining about other GTT torches getting carbon buildup. I don't think the cricket has been used by people yet to complain. The first shipment is going out either tomorrow or early next week.

[beadworkstudio]

Ah. I see. I haven't payed any attention to GTT torches to be aware of that. So what's the solution? Frequent cleaning?

[kbinkster]

The solution is running a proper flame. If you run your candles really short with not enough oxygen, you will get carboning - on any brand torch. Usually, thoroughly cleaning any carbon build-up (because any left behind will just grab more) and then bumping up the oxygen a little will solve the problem.

The Cricket has been designed, though, so that it is easier to run really small flames without carboning up.

[ginko]

Running the recommended candle lengths with a neutral to slightly-oxy flame will keep carbon buildup down.

[squid]

I am SO excited about getting my cricket!!!! :)

[squid]

I do believe my Cricket might have shipped today! I just got a shipment notification for a package that requires a signature and I can't think of anything else I've ordered that could be it!

Eeeeek!

[gubnavnania]

I do believe my Cricket might have shipped today! I just got a shipment notification for a package that requires a signature and I can't think of anything else I've ordered that could be it!

Eeeeek!

LUCKY YOU !!!=D>

I can't wait to get mine.

[dogmaw]

Mine shipped today too! I'm so excited to get it!

[kbinkster]

I'm excited for you all!:)

[pipyr]

Mine is on order and coming back with the lynx I had that needed a cleaning :D :D :D I can't wait!! Sparkle emerald green with silver knobs (or green knobs if the clear coat doesn't work.) This torch should make it a lot easier to do my little stuff at home on my concentrator.

As far as carbon build-up with GTTs...I have never run a torch that was as clean as a GTT. I typically work on a Mirage at the studio and have only once had a problem with carbon after someone else ran the candles way too short with far too little oxygen. I gave it a good, thorough cleaning and ran it at full-blast for a minute to help clear out the carbon and voila...clean and no more carbon. These torches are unbelievably easy to care for as long as you run proper flames. As far as I'm concerned, a GTT will never disappoint. :love:

[murf]

well mine will be here the 18th. thanks so much for the intro price GTT and to those that posted the thread and the info. Sweet!!!! Christmas in Sept :)

[Kym]

Running the lynx on the generator, I thought it was running short of O2, I don't think the gen. was pushing enough 02 for the torch and I had to run it a bit short candled to what I thought would have been ideal. Even so, I never had any carbon problems at all.

Kym

[beadworkstudio]

Thanks for the info about carbon buildup. That'll be very good to know.

No fair, Squid! I feel inspired for this weekend and I really wish I had my new torch to play with. :pout:

[gubnavnania]

Still no email from GTT about my shipping :(

(I know, I'm very impatience :P especially after Squid and Dogmaw's announcements )

[squid]

Thanks for the info about carbon buildup. That'll be very good to know.

No fair, Squid! I feel inspired for this weekend and I really wish I had my new torch to play with. :pout:

Mine is due for delivery on Monday, but it hasn't shown any progress since it was shipped, so it may not be on a truck yet :)

[woozles]

I am on a hot head and have only used a dual fuel torch once. Did not get a huge amount of instruction when I used it.

Here goes, I see ya'll talking about setting the candles and the flame correctly. How do you know where the candles should be or how big the flame should be on a dual fuel torch? Do they usually come with some instructions? Or do you just put them together and pray you're doing it correctly?

Vicki

[kbinkster]

Hi Vicki,

Most people work soft glass with candles that are between 1/4" and 3/8" long. Working 4-6" out from the face is a good distance. If you are still new at this and/or don't work fast, you can work a little further out.

The longer you run your candles, the more oxygen you have to dump into it to keep the flame neutral. So, if you are working soft glass, try running 1/4"-3/8" candles with small tips.

[DiamondLilGlass]

I have just emailed GTT for my own torch. Thanks Kimberly for starting this thread. I am so excited to have my own torch. My husband and I share a Minor and now I will have my own (Girly) sparkly torch. Yaaaaa!

[woman.n.a.shoe]

Mine is due for delivery on Monday, but it hasn't shown any progress since it was shipped, so it may not be on a truck yet :)

Mine is due for delivery on Monday also. Friday it was in Greensboro, and it still is :( . Hurry up Monday (I have never wished that before)!

Alicia

[squid]

Mine's in Raleigh! Woohooo! It should be here in the morning!

[pipyr]

Mine's scheduled for delivery tomorrow too!! :D Ooooooh goody!!!!!!

[squid]

I just got mine, but the tops of the knobs have no red or green to identify which is propane and which is oxy. I got purple knobs, so the tops were supposed to be green and red, but they are purple and silver - so I can't use it until I know which is which. I have emailed them.

[shawnette]

Unless they've changed the way they make their torches (which I doubt), Propane is on the right, Oxy on the left.

[Willabeast]

judging from the pictures in previous posts it looks like the fuel gas connection is on the right and oxygen goes in on the left. :smile:

[kbinkster]

Yes, oxygen is on the left and propane is on the right.

[squid]

that is opposite of my minor, so i REALLY need the colors to be on the knobs! :) I am still gonna hook it up though! :D

[Paul Ewing]

That is why I went with the standard color knobs even though I was told the silver knobs would have the colors on the ends. They won't look as cool, but since it is for my daugher so I didn't want her to not be able to quickly and easily able to tell which knob was which.

[Paul Ewing]

Angelique just called and got our tracking number and it shows a rescheduled delivery of Wednesday and for some reason went to Greensboro, NC too. :(

[squid]

Greensboro is a hub, but it seems weird for a TX one to go to Gboro.

[gubnavnania]

Doh :( I still have no tracking #90784

[Kym]

Yunita, does international post have tracking? I didn't think it did.

Cheers
Kym

[squid]

Well, I hooked it up and it does have a hot flame! It seems hotter than my minor and it can get a tight flame that my minor can't. The only problem I have seen so far is that one of my oxycons is showing backpressure when it is hooked to the Cricket and it does not do that with the Minor. Not sure what I am going to do about that yet - it seems as if the torch simply doesn't let that much oxy through.

[beadworkstudio]

Squid, how do you know when there's back-pressure? It would be good to know what to look out for.

And what make/model of oxy con had the problem?

[squid]

The ball that shows what LPM I have it set at drops on my one oxycon.

[squid]

Kimberly - (kbinkster) - I am trying to send you a PM but your message box is full! :)

[gubnavnania]

Yunita, does international post have tracking? I didn't think it did.

Cheers
Kym

Cindy told me over the phone that she will emails me about the tracking number when she ships the torches. Atm, no email yet.

I ordered few times from US with tracking number :)

[kbinkster]

Well, I hooked it up and it does have a hot flame! It seems hotter than my minor and it can get a tight flame that my minor can't. The only problem I have seen so far is that one of my oxycons is showing backpressure when it is hooked to the Cricket and it does not do that with the Minor. Not sure what I am going to do about that yet - it seems as if the torch simply doesn't let that much oxy through.
I will try hooking up a Cricket to my Invacare (5 psi) set at 5 LPM and my Integra10 (8 psi) set at 5 LPM to approximate your set-up and see what happens.

Have you tried running the oxycons and opening the torch oxygen valve all the way without a flame going?

[kbinkster]

Kimberly - (kbinkster) - I am trying to send you a PM but your message box is full! :)

Sorry about that! I'll go clean it out (again).:wave:

[squid]

I will try hooking up a Cricket to my Invacare (5 psi) set at 5 LPM and my Integra10 (8 psi) set at 5 LPM to approximate your set-up and see what happens.

Have you tried running the oxycons and opening the torch oxygen valve all the way without a flame going?

yes, I have - I'll send you that PM now :)

[pipyr]

I got mine today!! It's so beautiful :D :D :D It's Sparkle green with sparkle green knobs.

I've spent all day trying to get my painting/mm studio together (cleaning, organizing, getting stuff together to go in storage) so I can take all the mm stuff out of my glass studio so I can get in there properly :lol: Can you tell I spend a lot more time working at the studio in Rockland? :lol: Anyway, I made a lot of progress and I can't wait to hook it up this weekend! Woooohoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, my knob ends do have the red and green on them, so I think they generally do come that way :)

[squid]

In discussion with Kimberly, the oxycon situation with my Cricket is fine! :)

[pompedom]

I was called last week, but my phone was out of order. I called back friday and my Cricket will be shipped today! I'm so excited!
The only drawback is that I do'nt have money to buy an oxycon, so I'll store it first with a friend, to be able to try him out.
I hope I have a possitive balance at the end of next month, so that I can get a concentrator.

(being a student is hard sometimes, I'm looking forward to the day of my first paycheck)

[Ellen Black]

UPS should be here today..... :)

[ginko]

Today is my day....waiting...somewhat patiently for the big brown truck.

[granny]

I am soooo jealous!!!!!!!!!

granny

[Ellen Black]

Got it ! Looks GREAT !

[menty666]

Mine's comin' tomorrow. It's nice that UPS calls ahead to tell you there's a package with a signature required coming though.

So hoping this torch is as awesome as I think it'll be. This time a year I'm spending 30-40 a week on oxygen, so any savings for working on smaller stuff will be welcome.

[dogmaw]

Ok, I tested out the cricket today. I'm running on two 5 lpm concentrators. I compared it to the betta I was using by making the same boro pendant, same size, same glass. My working time went from 18 minutes with the betta to 8 minutes with the cricket. I'm hooked! Colors like DAP were much easier to get color out of as well. A+ from me.

[squid]

The color issue was the main reason I bought the cricket. I want to be able to work boro and keep it HOT, which I think the cricket will do better than the minor.

[dogmaw]

Squid, it most definitely does! I couldn't be happier with the cricket.

[squid]

Yay!

[bead crazy]

Maybe I will have to get the cricket I have a betta and am on one concentrator. I want to do boro

[ginko]

Mine came late today. I have hoses on it and will fire it tomorrow. It is such a little cutie.

[krisdaka]

I've been ignoring this thread for almost 2 months, just read it and I have a betta and 2 5-oxy-cons.....off to figure out how to order this cute little torch.....Thanks y'all for feeding the I want it, I gotta have it, monster!!! LOL!!!

ETA Have I missed it? a pic of the face of the torch?? How many holes does it have? 7?

[kbinkster]

It has five jets.

[krisdaka]

thanks Kimberly.

[kbinkster]

You're welcome.:)

GTT's original concept was to build a torch that would work well with the concentrators already out there (specifically the 5 LPM reconditioned medical units), since affordable concentrator technology hasn't kept up with torches.

A lot of hard work went into engineering and perfecting this unique design. It looks simple, but it's really not. It was over a year and a half in development. To get the right flame chemistry in a torch that was not only built for low pressure, but also for low flow was a challenge. Making it affordable was another challenge. There was a lot of prototyping - a lot of variations of this design were built along the way that just didn't cut it. GTT stuck with the challenge, perfected the design, and built the highest quality torch they could at an economical price. It is hot and clean and can work both soft glass and boro while running on a concentrator and can also get a wide range of flame shapes/sizes. To quote a friend of mine, "I think they batted it out of the park with this one."

Here's a picture of the face:
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[angelique_redhead]

We got ours! Pretty, pretty sparkley purple, great packing. I can hardly wait to try it and see if the MU likes it. It was rescheduled to arrive today and went to the main hub in NC first. :roll: However! We have it!!!!! :love: Angelique

[pipyr]

I got a chance to try mine on a single 5 lpm oxy con today and I don't think I could possibly be more impressed with it.

When GTT says they have a torch that can do this and that, I trust them because I know they wouldn't claim anything that isn't 100% true...soooo...I was expecting the cricket to be a good little torch, especially for people who wanted to get a bit more out of their concentrators.

In reality, what I realized today very quickly is that this is actually a FANTASTIC little torch (regardless of your oxygen source) and blows everything else out of the water as far as the amount of heat you can get out of a little concentrator (including the betta, the minor, and the mini cc). Even on a little oxy con, you can actually get this torch to give you some pressure in your flame and the heat is clean and penetrating and melts boro beautifully. Oh and the pinpoint flame is excellent...really excellent.

I definitely plan to use this torch for a lot of my smaller work. It's brilliant. :fireblob:

[squid]

I used mine tonight and the transition from my minor was easier than I thought it would be. This little torch is HOT HOT HOT. One thing I noticed was that the adjustments are more sensitive than my minor - I need to lower my regulator on my propane so a tiny movement of the knob makes a small adjustment.

[pompedom]

Pipyr thanks for your words! I now know I ordered the best torch for my needs! It is always exciting when you order something that hasn't been tested by a lot of people before. I can't wait to try it out!
Pipyr do you make implosions or marbles in boro? I would like to know how long it takes to make a small pendant. Whit small I mean 3/4 to 1 inch. Is there someone who can give me an estimate?

[ginko]

It is no secret that I like GTT torches. I have the Bobcat through the Cheetah, so when this one came out, I thought it would be a great little demonstration torch to replace the Bobcat when I do shows.

Yesterday I hooked it up, and before I realized it I had torched away the day. What a delightful little torch. Raku 104 rocked, the silver-laden glasses shimmered, and I found the torch to go from reducing to sharp-oxy flame with ease on my old 5 lpm concentrator. It's not a Cheetah, nor a Lynx, nor a Bobcat...it is a perfect little beading torch all on its own, and has earned its place on my workbench full time.

[pipyr]

Pipyr thanks for your words! I now know I ordered the best torch for my needs! It is always exciting when you order something that hasn't been tested by a lot of people before. I can't wait to try it out!
Pipyr do you make implosions or marbles in boro? I would like to know how long it takes to make a small pendant. Whit small I mean 3/4 to 1 inch. Is there someone who can give me an estimate?

I don't typically make implosions and such, but when Ed was playing with it he made some rather large gathers and made a pretty good size boro bead and said it took no longer than it would have with the lynx on tanks for pieces that size. I melted a small gather on the end of a 6 mil in seconds. This thing has some truly penetrating heat. The flame is narrow but very focused and really has some drive. I was really blown away by the amount of heat in this thing!!

I'll be playing at home with it this weekend and if you like I'll test it with a small implosion. I wanted to get some pics of the flame anyway to show everyone. :D

[squid]

It really is quite hot. The sides of the flame were noticeably hotter than my minor - I was burning my fingers trying to use a short that I an usually easily use on my minor.

[DiamondLilGlass]

After all the watching and reading. I emailed them on monday and they called today to get my info. I am excited to finally get my own torch. (I share a minor with my husband) Thank you everyone who has posted info in this thread. It made it easy to make my decision for a new torch! Happy as always, Lili

[jazz's glass]

Okay, this may be a dumb question but I hooked my torch tonight and noticed on the instructions that it said to use 1/4" tubing. I looked at what was written on my tubing and it is 3/8" that I got from ABR and was using it with my Minor. Geez, I don't want to have to order new tubing and wait for it to come, I want to try my Cricket now!!! Will somebody please tell me that it is okay to use the same tubing.

[kbinkster]

Is it 3/8" ID (inner diameter) or OD (outer diameter)? If it fits the barbs of the Minor, it should be 1/4" ID. 1/4" is pretty standard.

[kbinkster]

O.K., I looked at ABR's site and it looks like the hose they have is 1/4" ID x 3/8" OD. They also have 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD hose, too.

[pompedom]

Pipyr thanks for your answer!
I worked only twice with boro: once on a miniCC on tanked oxy and on a Isiheat(german torch) with two concentrators. I think it will be comparable to the last one. I just can't wait to try it out myself!!
Pipyr, thanks for your offer, but I really don't want to give you extra work. I have a rough idea now thanks!

[HelleAlice]

I just got the mail that it has shipped yesterday. I can't wait

[jazz's glass]

Thanks Kim, for your answer. I didn't measure the ID -- only noticed that it was stamped on the outside of the hose 3/8" and this was after I had tightened the clamps down. So I'm thinking that what I've got is the 3/8" OD 1/4" ID. I guess I could go back and find my receipt but that might take some looking.

[menty666]

Hey Kimberly,

When's the deadline for the glass challenge? Your PM box is full yet again :)

Tom

[kbinkster]

The Deadline for Glass Challenge is October 31st.:)

I hope you enter!

[nickyjean]

:-k *impatiently waiting*..for the UPS person to arrive

[kahlamodie]

Is there a pic somewhere of all the colors it comes in? I can`t decide which one I want!!

[menty666]

The Deadline for Glass Challenge is October 31st.:)

I hope you enter!

I hope so too....time's the bigger challenge :D

[murf]

well fired mine up last night. damn its cute and small. didnt make what i had planned as I fired it up, but really like the torch. kept reaching for the blue knob that is not there.
A magnet made with 1" med wall tube and a added lens of I think around 12mm rod. not as fast as I normally make but produce it fast enough. for what this torch is and cost it is in a league of its own and the GTT quality really is out standing. Bargain of a price. thanks
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[pompedom]

It looks great!
12 mm is what I will use, glas to know that it works!

[nickyjean]

I'm so excited.. the UPS guy just delivered mine!!
I just have one question... where do I hook up the hoses?:happy:
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Just kidding :lol: It's beautiful! And it's green!!
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Paula

[gubnavnania]

I'm so jealous. I'm still waiting for email from GTT saying they are shipping the torch.

At the moment like this, I wish I live in US <sigh>

[evolvingBeau]

well fired mine up last night. damn its cute and small. didnt make what i had planned as I fired it up, but really like the torch. kept reaching for the blue knob that is not there.
A magnet made with 1" med wall tube and a added lens of I think around 12mm rod. not as fast as I normally make but produce it fast enough. for what this torch is and cost it is in a league of its own and the GTT quality really is out standing. Bargain of a price. thanks
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This is awesome, really nice murf! A very promising example of what this torch can do. I have one ordered to hold me over until I get my Phantom and was really glad to see this. Thanks for sharing.

[nickyjean]

Murf... WOW, very nice!
Thank you also for sharing.




Paula

[kahlamodie]

I am waiting for a refund from a disastrous grooming seminar I took last weekend in Hershey, PA. It will pay for my torch, so I`m glad it was disastrous. I have the colors narrowed down to red, orange, or sparkle purple. If anyone has ordered any of those colors, please post a pic here so I can see what it looks like!! Actually, just the red or orange, I believe we have a pic of the sparkle purple.

[kbinkster]

Here is a picture of the Crickets we took to The Gathering, including a red one with red knobs. The bases are silver for the Crickets being made now.
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[kahlamodie]

Ok, saw that pic, but wasn`t sure that red torch was red or orange, kind of looks like it could be either one. They also describe the pink as "hot" pink, but in that pic it looks like pastel. Decisions, decisions....... lol

[ellyloo]

I got a package in the mail today..*glee*
Can't wait!

[beadworkstudio]

Ok, saw that pic, but wasn`t sure that red torch was red or orange, kind of looks like it could be either one. They also describe the pink as "hot" pink, but in that pic it looks like pastel. Decisions, decisions....... lol

I got a hot pink one for my sister. It is definitely hot pink and not pastel.

Hopefully I get to fire mine up this afternoon!

[gubnavnania]

WOHHOOO!!! I received an email when I get back from work this morning... the torches are on the way last weekend :D=D>:-D:fireblob::happy:

[angelique_redhead]

The manipulated picture of the sparkle purple looks EXACTLY like the real deal. :love: Angelique

I am waiting for a refund from a disastrous grooming seminar I took last weekend in Hershey, PA. It will pay for my torch, so I`m glad it was disastrous. I have the colors narrowed down to red, orange, or sparkle purple. If anyone has ordered any of those colors, please post a pic here so I can see what it looks like!! Actually, just the red or orange, I believe we have a pic of the sparkle purple.

[ellyloo]

I gotta get new hoses. *sigh*
Just a LITTLE bit more time...

[gubnavnania]

I woke up in the arvo and the torches are here !!!

[kahlamodie]

I`m ordering my torch today!!!

Gonna get the orange one!!

[osvold]

only 6 days from USA to Czech Republic (including Toll office), wow allmost unbelivable, usually it takes weeks, even months.
Hmm, i have to buy new hoses.
One question, in the manual, there is "if you use propane, set the regulator to 5lbs of pressure", does it mean that the outgoing pressure should be 5psi?

Another question, will you use flashback arrestors for the Cricket?

[beadworkstudio]

I've read that the chances of a flashback on a surface mix torch (like the Cricket) are very low, but I have arrestors anyway. I just wouldn't be comfortable without them. That and I'm somewhat skeptical about "facts" I read on forums and so I play it pretty conservative.

[jazz's glass]

I gotta get new hoses. *sigh*
Just a LITTLE bit more time...

Me too. I ordered them yesterday from ABR and they are to arrive today. Can't wait.

[Rose]

Oh boy! I'm sitting here bound to the house waiting for UPS to deliver my purple Cricket. :koolaid:

I ordered it last Thursday so that's very fast service! Hurry up already ! lol

[jazz's glass]

Yippee, I got my tubing today; will be torchin tonight. \\:D/

[squid]

only 6 days from USA to Czech Republic (including Toll office), wow allmost unbelivable, usually it takes weeks, even months.
Hmm, i have to buy new hoses.
One question, in the manual, there is "if you use propane, set the regulator to 5lbs of pressure", does it mean that the outgoing pressure should be 5psi?

Another question, will you use flashback arrestors for the Cricket?

yes, the pressure out from the tank into the torch should be set at 5psi.

[kbinkster]

It can run on a lot less, so if your regulator does not go up all the way to 5 psi, but can put out at least 0.25 psi, you can run the Cricket. I'll check with Wally about how low it could go while still getting top performance.

[pompedom]

I got my cricket today!! That's really fast shipping!! I'm so exited. I'll get my concentrator friday or saturday and then the real torching can begin.
In the manual they stated 5 pounds, but how does that convert into bar? My propane regulator goes from 0 to 6 bar and my sinlge fuel torch runs at 4 bar. So I suppose it should be less then 4. Minors run at 1.5 bar, is that a good starting point? Or should it be even less?

[Paul Ewing]

I would say .2 bar (2.9 PSI) to .3 bar (4.35 PSI) should be about right.

The 1.5 bar figure for the minor seems way high. That would be 21.75 PSI.

[Willabeast]

I got mine yesterday, only 5 days after it was shipped. It looks beautiful and the packaging was great too. Now if I can only get my concentrator and hoses so I can try it!

[Rose]

I LOVE this torch!

That's all

[squid]

yeah, I love mine too - I am probably going to sell my minor.

[gubnavnania]

I had a go on Cricket today. WOW so hot. A lot more hotter than my minor.

Being a GTT newbie:poke:, I think I got the neutral flame but not 100% sure. Because I think I have 1/2" candle and very long flame (compare to minor) and I can hear the hiss thingy. Do I have to run the candle shorter? Did I run the cricket on oxy instead of neutral?

Could someone possibly post the picture what the neutral flame on Cricket looks like, please? Or on any other GTT torch?
How long the candle suppose to be?

Thank you in advance.

[Kym]

I think my concentrator sucks instead of blows?! Yunita, I had about 1/2 candles with yellow tips and it seemed pretty good. I am going to hook it up to my O2 tank shortly and see how it likes that.

[gubnavnania]

Hrmm, maybe I should take picture of the flame in the dark like yours, Kym. And use the spare didy on my camera hehe...

So hard to see the flame width during the day, even though I have dark grey tiles underneath.