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Old 2013-08-28, 1:07pm
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Default WTB a Boro torch - Suggestions Please!

I've used a Carlisle Mini CC since 2007, and I love it but I think I'm ready in the next year or so to upgrade to a boro torch. Some boro torches look so intimidating with all their bells and whistles. I've looked at them online for months now, and occasionally I check out the threads here, but never quite got the nerve to really delve deep into the topic. My questions are these, for you boro veterans out there:

1. Which torch is the easiest to work for someone who has extensive experience on only a 2 knob soft glass torch?

2. Likewise, which torch can I get that will allow me the option of using soft glass or boro glass at my whim?
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Old 2013-08-28, 2:12pm
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You can work boro on your mini CC. Try it! Save the money for glass and upgrade later when your sure you want to work larger boro. I know someone that makes spoons and pendants on his mini cc.
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Old 2013-08-28, 2:14pm
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Btw your not far from me lol I'm using my 8m with sm7 tip for boro atm
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Old 2013-08-28, 4:19pm
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You're the second person that's told me to give boro a try on the Mini CC. Maybe I will! I'd love to upgrade to a Hellcat or Wildcat.
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Old 2013-09-01, 9:08am
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Your mini-CC is fine for boro. All dual fuel torches work fine, just turn that torch flame up so it's nice and big and be patient.
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Old 2013-09-01, 1:38pm
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Boro melts like buttah on my Mini CC - way better than my cricket ever did!
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