What style torch do yo use? [Archive]

kbinkster

2006-03-02, 11:36pm

I have several torches to play on, three single stage and one two stage with 4 studs. I hope to play with a 3 stage some day...*looks at Willy and bats eyelashes*

My Phantom is a 4-stud, but I do not have a pedal. I think that a pedal would be really cool, especially if I'm doing regular detail work and then want to quickly heat up a gather to encase it. Keeping something warm in the back flame while heating a clear rod (especially if you peel it) already takes two or three hands. Having a foot pedal would be great becasue you wouldn't have to juggle stuff to turn valves - you would just step on a pedal to get that outer fire going. How cool is that?

smutboy420

2006-03-03, 12:11am

So Will hasn't let you play with his Big one yet ah? lol lol

Lara

2006-03-03, 12:30am

Mini cc and HH occ.

JanMD

2006-03-03, 6:44am

I know what a Hothead is, but what are these "stages" you have there? Love to respond, but I've no clue what category I am in -- use a Carlisle MiniCC.

JanMD

Cosmo

2006-03-03, 8:28am

A Mini CC is a single stage O2 torch.

The "stages" can be determined by how many different flame regions the torch has. Like on a Mini CC, when you turn the torch on, all the ports work all the time. On some larger torches, like a Carlisle CC, GTT Phantom, Bethlehem Barracuda, etc. there is a center flame and an outer flame that can be operated independently of each other. Those are dual stage torches. Torches like a MidRange Plus and a Red Max (that have one flame on top of another) also fall into that category.

Triple stage torches are big torches with three separate flames like a GTT Cobra or the Herbert Arnold torches.

smutboy420

2006-03-03, 9:02am

Thanks Chad you explained that well.

Lisi

2006-03-03, 9:53am

Bobcat, Mini CC, and Hothead here. For my next torch, I haven't decided between a Cheetah or the Barracuda. My plan to use it for borosilicate work exclusively, because the others are fine for the soft glass.

Mr. Smiley

2006-03-03, 2:32pm

Lisa, I have a friend with a Cheetah for sale. It's barely been used. ;)

firefreak

2006-03-03, 10:31pm

2 stage 2 post (red max)

Kalera

2006-03-04, 4:42pm

Also a 2 stage 2 post - Barracuda.

Cosmo

2006-03-04, 4:57pm

Oh, I voted, but forgot to post...

I use a 2 stage 2 post - Bethlehem Tiger Shark.

Working on converting it to 4 post and foot pedal, though...

kiko

2006-03-04, 6:11pm

Smiley,

Does your friend still have their cheetah for sale?
I may be interested.

Thanks!

DesertDreamer

2006-03-04, 10:08pm

I have a Midrange Plus (premix on top). Love it!

e. mort

2006-03-06, 5:13pm

GTT Delta Elite - 2 stage/4 post

Eric

(Hey, who has the three stage out there?)

smutboy420

2006-03-06, 8:02pm

I was wondering that too. Them some big beads

Cosmo

2006-03-07, 10:30am

Yeah. I personally only know of a few people with a three stage torch. I'd love to hear from some people that use them.

One of these days I'm going to get me a Cobra or Python...

kbinkster

2006-03-07, 10:34am

Yeah. I personally only know of a few people with a three stage torch. I'd love to hear from some people that use them.

One of these days I'm going to get me a Cobra or Python...
Have you seen the Delta Mag, yet?

Cosmo

2006-03-07, 11:00am

Nope. And no pics of it on the GTT site yet either...

kbinkster

2006-03-07, 11:54am

Jason Lee did his demo at Glass Evolutions on one and the pictures are up over there. Also, someone posted pictures on GLDG of Loren using his at the Kobe show.

Cosmo

2006-03-07, 11:55am

Ahh. I saw the picture of Loren. I thought it was a Cobra...

So I guess I have seen one, then. How does it compare to the Cobra?

Is this it?

http://www.glassartists.org/Images/FullSize/000082000/Img82743_DSCN3852.jpg

Hope Nathan doesn't mind me posting one of his pics here....

sassy

2006-03-07, 12:50pm

I just have a HH and a bobcat.

shawnette

2006-03-07, 5:29pm

Oops, marked the wrong one. Lynx, Mini CC and Hothead

meadowesky

2006-03-07, 5:42pm

anyone use the delta? I saw one at unbroken glass studio in Peoria il and OMG!!!

Bob Torbett

2006-03-07, 7:55pm

I use a HH at present. Will upgrade to a 2 stage when money and talent allow.

Bob

smutboy420

2006-03-08, 2:07pm

anyone use the delta?
My girl friend meghan rocks out on a delta elite. Its bigger then her almost. :-)
Some times I even get a chance to use it. lol lol lol. maybe if I get her a cobra She'll let me have more delta time.

I have seen a few pics of the 3 stage ones. They look awesome. I know of a few peep with them I'll see if I can get some acton shots. And see if they are ok with posing the pics.

Cosmo

2006-03-08, 2:14pm

I know Gateson uses a Cobra.

Here are some Python pics from the Flame Off in 2002...

http://crystalmyths.com/flameoff/General/pythondemo.jpg
http://crystalmyths.com/flameoff/General/WillyHorn.jpg
http://crystalmyths.com/flameoff/General/looiepython.jpg

kbinkster

2006-03-08, 2:34pm

The amazing thing is how cool the troch runs. That the paint used on that Python is only rated to 250 degrees F and it's painted right to the end of the barrel up to the head of the torch. You could literally grab a hold of that barrel with the torch running like that. You can finish working on something, unhook the lines, and put it in your car and drive off that's how cool those torches are (because of the patented internal cooling system).

The flame coming out of that torch in the pictures is about 42" in length. The shoulder is about 3" in width at the face. It gets a little wider as it goes out.

And Chad, I believe that picture you posted earlier is of a Delta Mag. The barrel is wider on a Cobra. There are some pictures of Gateson rockin' the Cobra at AGI '04 on the GLDG.

e. mort

2006-03-08, 4:01pm

Yeah, I have a Delta. And I even actually use the outer ring some times. However, I need to extend my hood and baffle my exhaust better because it set off my fire alarm the last two times that I did. :roll:

Eric

jokersdesign

2006-03-10, 2:01pm

I don't remember what I voted, but now I its "I use a 2 stage torch with 4 posts with a foot pedal."

I bought a smutboy420 pedal and I got lucky and just bought a GTT Mirage

Juln

2006-03-20, 6:52am

I use a Herbert Arnold 50 mm. It's pretty rockin for blown beads and wine glasses.
That is, when I'm not using my Lynx. it's definitely faster on pendants, but really, the Arnold is pretty super darn hot too.
I miss my Mirage, probably more than Aaron G. misses his Herbert!
I'm waiting to buy a Delta mag with a Phantom middle, whenever I pay some credit cards down. I imagined such a torch to be my 'dream torch' back before they even existed, so I'm looking forward to having one someday.

PaulaD

2006-03-28, 9:22pm

Thanks for explaining the stages to me Cosmo.
I didn't have a clue. I've only used a Minor, a Mini CC, and a Wildcat. I really like the Wildcat as it melts the glass really fast but sometimes its too fast for a little bead! I guess I should hook up the Barracuda one of these days...Paula

Feldt's Glass

2006-04-04, 12:54am

I started on a bobcat and bought a lynx for my soon to be home studio. I used one at a class recently and loved it.I hope I have the same results at home.

Cosmo

2006-05-01, 11:43am

I got the chance to work on a Carlisle CC+ this past weekend. It's amazing how much the various torches differ. The face was roughly the same size as my Tiger Shark, and had about the same number of jets. But it melted stuff MUCH faster. I could make marbles in about half the time on one of those. I may be looking for one soon. I'd still like to try a GTT sometime, though...

baylie

2006-05-30, 6:48pm

daisydog7

2006-05-31, 7:12am

I am using a Hothead but recently bought a Minor and an oxygen concentrator is on the way.

jokersdesign

2006-08-18, 9:52pm

Well I need to update my vote as I now use a 3 stage toech with a foot pedal. I need to get a 3 stage foot pedal or a second 2 stage foot pedal though.

This is a bad boy!!!

http://webpages.charter.net/jokersdesign/GTT/3.JPG

smutboy420

2006-08-25, 10:47am

Thats sweet!!!
Now thats one big bead one could make on that thing.

Lisi

2006-08-27, 10:44am

I have the Bobcat hooked up to an Airsep AS-12A generator. It's pretty hot and good for boro, and maybe a bit overkill for soft glass. I burn thru mandrels too easily if I don't watch it. :)

G.L.McBead

2006-09-12, 10:54am

I have a 4 prong Knight Bullet with a Hotasstools foot peddle.
It's a great torch.
G.

PaulaD

2006-10-21, 5:09pm

Whaaaaa. I want a bigger torch...

Paula

Bob Torbett

2006-10-26, 9:57pm

I just got one of the remaining Piranha's up and running on a Delvibiss MC84, and it's great. It doesn't seem that the transition from the HH is going to be difficult at all. So far, all I can say is WOW!

BOB

Wonker

2006-10-27, 3:39am

Well, I just ordered a Mirage and I can't wait.....

josielv

2006-11-23, 10:32pm

Hi, I use a red max. I usually keep to the small upper flame. I have wanted to start up with boro someday, but can't afford the glass at this time. Someday!! I don't mean to sound like a downer, I still have great fun and love with my soft glass.
Josie

Wonker

2006-12-13, 4:29pm

Whoo Hoooooo!!!!!!......I just picked up my brand spanking new Mirage from Flame Tree Glass. Lance at Flame Tree spent the time it took to teach me how to use it and helped me get it all hooked up. I can't wait to work boro on this. Okay, so I'm excited. Thanks for bearing with me here.

Miss Kate

2006-12-13, 9:27pm

Don't know which answer to choose on the poll. I use a lynx, with 3 posts.
Tell me which category it goes into, and I'll vote.

Thanks,
Miss Kate

kbinkster

2006-12-14, 1:59pm

Although the Lynx has three valves, it only has 2 posts. Posts (also called studs or barbs) are the inlets for the fuel and oxygen.

Miss Kate

2006-12-14, 5:09pm

Ok thanks. Now I'll go back & vote.

nouvellecoeur

2006-12-20, 12:34pm

i voted hothead, but my torch is definately OTHER. i think it's just a plain old soldering/plumbing torch...
i think i get a new one for christmas though :-)

PaulaD

2007-01-21, 7:29pm

Well I am finally a happy girl! I worked on the Cheetah that we set up at the studio for the last two weekends and love it! It melts BE like butter! But of course I had to try boro. I really like this torch because it has a busy flame and a narrow flame (as narrow as I need anyway), you won't accidentally reduce anything on it, and the barrel doesn't get hot. That's a biggie for me because the heat from the other bigger torches that I had tried was really bothering my middle aged eyes!
Paula

tasminann

2007-01-31, 8:27am

Bobcat and HH. My next will likely be a Lynx.

Trey Cornette

2007-03-27, 2:48pm

Just switched from a 2 stud Barracuda to a 4 stud Barracuda and a Bethlehem Foot pedal.
Loving it. No more turning off the outer fire to do my stringer work!!

NightCat

2007-04-26, 4:07pm

Let's see... I have a Hot Head, a Minor Burner, a Barracuda and a GTT Mirage with a homemade switching system to control the outer fire. The only other torch I want (for now) is a "Little Torch". That could come in very handy...

~R

sandbarr

2007-04-26, 7:54pm

I've been using a HH for about a year now and I've just bought a minor and oxycon -I'm now waiting for my regulator - then I'll be good to go ! O:)

daver

2007-05-10, 11:10am

I have a HH, Minor, Mini CC, Lynx (runs with 2 5 lpm concentrators) 2 port Barracuda, Red Max with premix, 4 port Phantom with smutboy peddle (runs with 2 integra 10 concentrators, and a 50mm Herbie. I use the phantom mostly and love it.

technicaltess

2007-06-08, 4:06pm

I have a two stage two post. I just got a major with a minor as an upgrade from a hot hea. I love it!

glassactcc

2007-07-20, 9:15pm

I guess mine is a three stage Arnold Zenit.

ArtcoInc

2007-07-20, 9:45pm

Several Japanese air-burning torches, Minor burner, Mini CC, Red Max, & Bullet burner. So, I fall in several categories.

Malcolm

Norskiglass

2007-08-04, 5:43pm

All of the equipment in my signature and hten some beyond the Gibberson burners in my furnace and glory.

~W~

playingwithfirebeads

2007-08-05, 9:07pm

I got a Hellcat at the gathering so I change mine to 2 stage with 4 posts and no foot pedal, but its on my wish list.:fireblob:

Bonny

ewdb

2007-09-13, 6:30pm

lol...maybe this is a stupid question... but why do some of you own so many torches? and do you switch connections between them or have them all set separately?

oldschooltofu

2007-09-18, 9:11pm

got my delta-mag today, got it set up but havent used it yet...luckly i already have an alumized kevlar suit and face shield. cant wait to start pulling out huge piece of cane.

Rac_

2007-10-15, 10:17pm

I use a fireworks i'm guessing that's a hothead.

Hg2

2007-10-30, 10:36pm

i use a minor but would like to upgrade to a torch that will make small pipes and bubblers that is not too expensive maybe 500 dollars any suggestions

BoulderGlassMonkey

2007-11-05, 5:21pm

I'm on a rapidly failing HH, but desperately wanting a minor Nortel!

Flameboy

2007-12-20, 2:53pm

for bead making, with what little expiriance i have the lynx is the #1

Tanner Studios

2008-01-21, 9:45am

If your going to get a larger torch. spend the money for a 4 stud. Foot pedal is a must.

Phantom, Natural Gas/w booster, og 15 for center fire Tank for outer fire. And a foot pedal.
102250

zcr@color-country.net

2008-02-22, 9:38am

I have been wondering about the demographics of different torch users and the torch style used in the different fields of lamp working. So this poll will be aimed mainly at the world of beads and bead makers.

What style torch do you use.

My hubbie is going to buy me a torch and I have a question. I made larger beads, (well for me 35-50 mm. long.) I am using a Lynx now on an 02 genarator. My choices are: Bethleham Barracuda, Red Max Torch w/pre-mix top torch or the Cheetah. Who has worked with any of these or any information would be helpful.
Thank You,
Janet Prentice
I need one soon as my auctions are few and I just can't work on a minor anymore.

Miss Kate

2008-03-04, 7:14am

Janet - go for the GTT Cheetah! I absolutly love mine! That thing rocks! Oh, I just upgraded from my lynx, which also rocked, but wanted a bigger torch. Go figure! :lol:

Miss Kate

Laura Bronson

2008-03-28, 11:31am

minor baby- minor

glassactcc

2008-03-28, 6:38pm

Love, love, love my Red Max.

Tobias

2008-03-29, 9:39am

I always kinda thought this post was too old to reply but it manages to stay here. Over the years I have used Major/minors, major/premix, Carlisle CC, National 6b's with the htc1 tip, barracuda and at the moment a lynx. Well I am sold on GTT now as many people are, it will be my last brand of torch unless something else comes out in the future that is unseen. Next I think I will go after a phantom or mirage and be happy forever.

chrissy

2008-03-29, 3:36pm

Also a 2 stage 2 post and the Foot pedal is being made - Bullet Knight

Can't wait till i can hook it on \\:D/

Tanner Studios

2008-03-29, 4:29pm

There are some truly great torches out there. And It always seems like the people that own them are very loyal. So heres what I propose. Every torch manufacturer should send me their torches so I can test them. Pretty good idea right?:happy:
Scott

Ellen Black

2008-05-02, 8:33am

If your going to get a larger torch. spend the money for a 4 stud. Foot pedal is a must.

Phantom, Natural Gas/w booster, og 15 for center fire Tank for outer fire. And a foot pedal.
102250

Scott, which booster do you use?

Tanner Studios

2008-05-02, 2:09pm

Ellen, I use the G-Tec 15 which is a little under powered for the Phantom. If I run an insane flame it will consume fuel faster then the G-tec can compress it, and shut the unit down.
Scott

Ellen Black

2008-05-08, 2:57pm

Thanks Scott !

Bead_lover

2008-12-30, 7:39am

Was using a minor but just got my mini cc up and running - and I love it!! Maybe some day I'll work up to one of the bigger ones.

Puddy Tat Glass

2009-01-03, 10:39pm

I have a GTT Lynx and a Mirage ... I prefer my little Lynx, the Mirage scares mehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_25.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxpt431PSUS) !!!

rg9403

2009-02-07, 12:06am

I have a GTT Lynx and a Mirage ... I prefer my little Lynx, the Mirage scares mehttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_25.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxpt431PSUS) !!!http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp?pc=ZSzeb095&pp=ZNxpt431PSUS (http://smiley.smileycentral.com/download/index.jhtml?partner=ZSzeb095_ZNxpt431PSUS&utm_id=7923)

You do know the mirage has a center fire of a lynx...right? So why do you have both?

Puddy Tat Glass

2009-02-07, 9:17pm

After my husband built my studio, he told me to get whatever equipment I thought I wanted or might need and since I knew only what I had read in magazines about lampworking I thought I needed one for soft glass and one for boro. I do know now that I could have just gone with the Mirage and since I've done a little boro but love my soft glass I have been thinking about selling it. I feel a little guilty about hanging onto it and the foot controls that go with it when the $$ could go to better use...gonna have to give it some more thought.

rg9403

2009-02-07, 10:26pm

A mirage with a foot pedal is my dream torch right now. I dont have enough $$ for that for a while. Your lucky to have a great husband.

Puddy Tat Glass

2009-02-08, 9:00am

Yep, I sure did luck out finding my guy and managing to hang onto him for 31 years has made my life 'bout as perfect as a life can get.

bzglass

2009-02-21, 8:44pm

and the foot controls that go with it when the $$ could go to better use...gonna have to give it some more thought.

I could definately put that foot pedal to some good use if your thinking about letting go. If you haven't used the mirage very much then you can more than likely get back almost all you paid for it. Gtt's hold their vaule better than any other torches especially if they have little use.

Puddy Tat Glass

2009-02-21, 10:46pm

The torch was only used for about a week by my son when he was visiting. The foot controls haven't been used at all. I mentioned to my husband just today that I was thinking about selling the Mirage but he thinks I should hang onto it for a while. He's one of those "collectors" who never gets rid of anything, figures he may use it sometime down the road. Since my studio was a gift from him I guess I'll hang onto the big torch for a little longer...it'll probably take mentioning selling it a couple of more times before he decides it'd be a good idea too. After 30 years of marriage we know the routine :-)

Glass Grimoire

2009-03-01, 11:10am

Yeah. I personally only know of a few people with a three stage torch. I'd love to hear from some people that use them.

One of these days I'm going to get me a Cobra or Python...

I'm rockin a delta mag, honestly i don't know if much bigger is really much better. the Python and cobra seem oversized, and i love going big. i can work boro at about 9" thick and have to wear a space suit while doing it with my delta mag what more could i ask for.

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shawnette

2009-04-22, 5:24pm

I just got a 4-stud Phantom! :D :D (And a footpedal, too!)

Trey Cornette

2009-04-23, 5:57pm

I just got a 4-stud Phantom! :D :D (And a footpedal, too!)

Right on!!!!!!\\:D/

demcc2

2009-05-13, 6:11pm

Minor with tanked O2...looking to upgrade SOON.

I'm mostly using soft glass, would only like to ?play" with boro a bit in the future...Any suggestions out there... Preferrably no more than a Lynx

Duane

Mr. Meker

2009-06-01, 7:50pm

I am using a Ace Hardware plumbers torch. I am just getting to this hobby. I bought a Meker burner, and am still waiting for it to ship.

http://www.labmiser.com/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=167854
&c=167678&i=239534341

getdul981

2009-06-01, 8:28pm

Knight Little Dragon 7

Greg

tenor_ringer

2009-07-30, 5:17pm

See below. We LOVE our MegaMinors!

Oh Honey

2009-08-19, 5:16pm

Phantom 4 post with a foot pedal for me.

LadyCharlie

2009-08-23, 7:02pm

Are you still holding onto the Mirage or are you in the market to sell it? :waving:

If anyone is interested, I'm selling my Cheetah....it's in excellent condition. Maybe 40 hours on it max.

The torch was only used for about a week by my son when he was visiting. The foot controls haven't been used at all. I mentioned to my husband just today that I was thinking about selling the Mirage but he thinks I should hang onto it for a while. He's one of those "collectors" who never gets rid of anything, figures he may use it sometime down the road. Since my studio was a gift from him I guess I'll hang onto the big torch for a little longer...it'll probably take mentioning selling it a couple of more times before he decides it'd be a good idea too. After 30 years of marriage we know the routine :-)

Shrimp

2009-10-01, 7:44pm

HH here, but getting a cricket one of these days. Maybe one day, a lynx. Still in dream mode!

lunamoonshadow

2010-02-14, 11:03am

:lol: I can't re-vote! But I have a cricket now!! :D Aleta, you will LOVE the cricket!!!

Hangs Well

2010-03-23, 4:33am

After all this time I was hoping to see a GTT Kobuki or Viper.

SELSEY

2010-07-22, 1:31pm

Minor, cricket, scorpion, lynx and Phantom. I use the Lynx most followed by the scorpion because my son nabbed my Phantom and now I only get visitation.

Ed_Slawson

2010-08-23, 6:14pm

My torch is a GTT Kobuki ... it is the best torch that I have ever used! The range of flames between the triple stages is incredible. The two outer stages are hooked up to a pair of locking foot pedals. With all stages going at once the flame is something close to a delta plus.

Here is a photo of it with all three stages fired up, but dialed almost all the way down. I've been using it for almost a year now, and doubt that I would ever need anything more in a torch.

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snizard99

2010-08-29, 9:07am

i use a HH torch but hopefully getting into something a bit more in the near future. Though having some issues with finding "how to pick the right torch" and all the other technical terms and what each torch can handle before I purchace.

Kalera

2010-08-30, 10:52pm

CSIGlass

2010-09-14, 2:44pm

I am new to the site and eight months into learning glassworking (part time). I have been learning on a GTT hand torch (basically Lynx) and plan to get the GTT Mirage one day. For my first torch, I bought a smaller torch, a used Carlisle Hellcat, since a GTT Phantom was out of my budget right now. I am waiting for it to arrive as I type. From what I have read on this site, I should be happy with the Hellcat for any small to medium work I want to do. I am hoping between these 2 torches I should be able to do anything I want with glass, if and when I learn how too. There are so many different things to create, I really like this art form a lot and am very lucky I found a good friend in my teacher as well. I am glad I have taken the time to learn as much as I have about glass, beyond just antique vases and what they are worth. I look forward to what glass has in store for me in the future. Thanks for everyone who posts information here, it was nice to be able to check out all the different opinions and information before I bought a torch.

Dragonharper

2010-09-15, 9:41am

I'm using a used Nortel Rocket, I think I've fired up the outer ring once or twice just to see what it does.

Ed,
How is your torch shelf supported?

cheng076

2011-01-29, 10:36am

Using a Kobuki with 2 section foot pedal; center ring on 2 concentrators most of the time. Love that torch

Dragonfly Queen

2011-11-02, 8:11am

I'm using minor. Don't see a need to go bigger, yet.... LOL!

I also own a hot head (somewhere) but rarely use it anymore.

iloveglass

2012-03-22, 11:29am

Love my GTT Scorpion!

Bead Trixx

2012-10-14, 10:02am

I use a Nortel Minor and also have a hothead, but have never used it.

PyroJoe

2012-10-25, 6:41am

I wish I had one of those Delta's lol

uncle louie

2012-10-25, 6:51am

I'm using a HH and am waiting for a mini 15 from jack so I can graduate to a Bethlehem Alpha my wife bought me

phentron

2022-01-26, 7:56pm

I first used a Herbie in 1971. They were first made in the 1960’s?? & designed for scientific glass blowing, when you need to constantly change flame size (without oxy-gas ratio, thus flame temp is constant).
After a very long break from glass (& retirement), I wanted to re-start lampworking as a hobby, I know any other torch would be frustrating (to adjust both oxy & gas). It took 5 years to find a second hand one, it was in a very bad condition.

The Herbie has only 3 knobs: oxygen – to adjust from a normal flame to soft, reducing & flame annealing.
Air – I only use when working soft glass.
Flame size – this works an internal cam system, which adjust 6 needle valves to operate the 3 stage burner.

I had to re-condition several needle valves & then convert factory settings from natural gas to propane (fortunately I am an instrument engineer with experience on similar equipment, but it still took 2-3 months). My Herbie has 35mm diameter head, it goes from a needle flame (about 2 dia x 40mm long ie 0.08” x 1.5”) to a large flame (45 dia x 400mm ie 1.5” x 15”). Have used it now for 4 years, but still cannot handle the radiant heat of the big flame!!!

Herbies are designed to run at specific gas & oxy pressures – you need good quality gas & oxy regulators. One limitation is to use an oxidizing flame – you can trick Herbie by increasing the oxy pressure (but flame size adjustment is not as good – after oxidizing you need to reset the oxy regulator).

If you have the opportunity to try a Herbie, it will become you favourite torch. If you can obtain a second-hand Herbie, make shore all the flame adjustment work & it is setup for you gas (NG or propane).

Peter