need basic insight on running a lynx

[murf]

Hope this is the right place to post such a basic question. Could use a little more insight to a lynx torch than what was provided by the manufacture. Played with my torch tonight, and this is all new to me, but I’m fairly confused on the green and blue knobs. What knob controls the center fire? I plan on working with some soft glass to start, and using the red knob just seem to create a large flame, turning the blue knob open just slightly seem to refine the flame to a more focal point. So hmm, I’ve looked at so many threads, which had lynx in them, but seem so much is way over my head at this point. Just trying bead at some small beads till I understand more. Anyone care to share some thoughts in laymen’s terms? Also I under stand that a GTT video was provided with a torch would that help me in any way?
Thanks
Bayard

also can one ask too many questions?

[artwhim]

The combinations with the three knobs are limitless. Try this... get a propane only flame that is about 6" long. Then open the top (blue) knob all the way. Next crack open the green knob a little. From this point you can adjust all three to get the type of flame you want, but this is a good starting point. I'm sure other people do it differently, but this is always my starting point for each torch session.

You may want to spend some time playing with the flame before you melt glass in it. This would give you a good idea how all three knobs react with one another. Try to get a neutral flame. Then go for a pinpoint and a bushy flame.


The lynx doesn't have a separate center fire. That might be what was confusing you. All of the ports are used all of the time. Some of GTT's larger torches have a Lynx as their center fire.

There is a DVD about the GTT torches you can purchase. If you've not worked with an oxy/propane torch before, it would be very helpful. Pretty sure Frantz carries the DVD.

No, you can never ask too many questions.

The Lynx is a great torch. It can have a learning curve because there are so many adjustments possible. Don't be afraid to play with it!
Kathy

[murf]

OMG, thank you Kathy
i was doing that backasswards. i better reread the instructions? i was turning the red one on first then just opening the blue just a touch. i feel like racing out and trying that, but will wait till morning. wow thanks , i think that is it. dhope!
Bayard

[Emily]

I do it the way Bayard/murf was doing it. Red is your fuel, so you'll have to turn that on first to get your torch lit, obviously. Green's on your left on the bottom -- that's your main oxy. The blue on top is your extra oxy. I use most of my oxy from the green, with some from the blue. (I realize that "some" isn't exactly helpful information.) That's how I interpreted the instructions, anyway. I am sure (not that this is what you asked) that when you turn it off, the blue goes off first, then the green, then the red.

[artwhim]

Emily, your way may be correct. I used to do it that way but somewhere over the years switched. I run on only on oxycon and it seemed to work better for me this way. By running the blue full open or almost, I can get a very well defined strong flame on only one oxy. I basically use the green to soften the flame when needed. If I ever hook up a second oxy, I may have to relearn!
Kathy

[murf]

Emily, thats the way the directions read but what kathy states about a soften flam is what i'm experiencing. the 7" fame as recomended in start up does seems to get a defined flame for me,as i open the green knob. all i really got was a very bushy flame, cracking the blue sightly helped define the flame, think i will try Kathy's way tonight and see what it is like?
thanks for the replies
Bayard

[kbinkster]

The easiest way to get started on the Lynx is to light the propane and get a flame about 6" - 7" long. Then, start turning on the green knob until it starts hissing. Then, turn the green knob back down until the hissing stops. Then, reach over and crack open the blue knob.

This will get you the basic neutral flame used for soft glass work. If you find that this flame is too wide for you, then do the same thing, but instead of using the green valve, use the blue valve and add a little more propane.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Wally at GTT. His number is (610)838-2446.

[Emily]

Thanks, Kimberly. I was waiting for you . . .