Spotlight on the Lynx Torch

[Mary K]

This is a thread devoted to the Lynx torch. Please share any information that you have about this torch.
Suggested information:
1) How do you power it? Tanked? Oxycon?(what kind)
2) What pressure settings do you use on propane/gas and oxygen.
3) Any pictures of flame you use would be very helpful.
4) General information on use of this torch, tips, cleaning advice, etc.
5) Pictures of beads/ marbles/sculpture made with a lynx.

[nagibeads]

Hi Mary-
I work a Mirage and the centerfire is a Lynx--I love it!
I run a tank and sometimes an Oxy Con(the Onyx+,which outputs at 20psi and I think 10 lpm.... I don't recommend the Onyx+ even though it's nice simply because it was very expensive and now there are oxycons with similar outputs at a much lower price)

It's a wonderful torch that is very versatile. It burns hot. I like to run it more oxidizing....LOVE it for boro.
Easy care...it comes with a video on how to clean it and run it....I love it so much I placed an order for a handheld torch in the Lynx size :-D

a couple of examples of things done on the centerfire....
687257294579684

[RyanTheNumberImp]

I absolutely adore my lynx. I have used a minor, lynx and a mini cc and the lynx is by far my favorite.

I use a OGSI-15, but am hoping to upgrade to a psychlone. I currently run at 15Psi oxy, and 5psi propane, but if I could I would be doing more like 30/10. The flame I use can vary a lot, but I can easily go from a few mm across to huge. All I can say is that it may take a while to get used to the third knob, but being able to properly control the flame for what you are doing makes everything much easier, and having triple mix only makes it even better.

I believe that all torch manufacturers underrate the amount of oxygen their torches need, and most oxygen generators are very overrated. When I am renting time on tanked you can just crank up the PSI to 40 and open the valves all the way and I can't imagine ever needing to upgrade to a bigger torch.

I work pretty large and my lynx rarely lets me down, this is about the size of my fist:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6637/n6802004572100026313qs0.jpg
Its a clownfish murrini in progress.

And some random marbles and stuff:
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3246/n6802004572387437668sr0.jpg

If I ever get a new torch it will be a phantom.

[kbinkster]

I believe that all torch manufacturers underrate the amount of oxygen their torches need, and most oxygen generators are very overrated.

I cannot speak for all torch manufacturers or for the manufacturers of oxygen concentrators, but I can relate my experience with the reporting of consumption data and concentrator output.

I have had Wally test the flow rates on both the stand-alone Lynx and the Lynx centerfire of the larger GTTs. They tested out at 14-15 CFH for the maximum neutral flame. This means that when running the biggest, hottest flame available on the torch, the torch consumed oxygen at the rate of 14-15 CFH. This was measured using a highly sensitive in-line flow meter.

The key to remember is that this measurement is a bench mark. You can certainly pass more oxygen through the torch if you are running a highly oxidized flame. Of course, an oxidized flame is cooler than a neutral flame. So, if you are running an oxidized flame when your work calls for a neutral flame, you will not be operating the torch to its best efficiency.

I had Wally run similar tests on other torches. We found that for the Minor Burner and the Mini CC, the numbers were right in line with what the manufacturers had claimed. So, I would not say that the majority of manufacturers understate the amount of oxygen their torches use. Why would they? It's easy enough to measure.

As for oxygen concentrators, their output is measured, as well. There are a couple on the market that I really question, but as for the ones that I sell, I know what they put out and no one is overstating the performance.