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2010-05-12, 11:53am
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Would you rather?
Nortel Mega Minor Bench torch
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GTT Bobcat
Which one?
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2010-05-12, 11:57am
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Hey Beth!
Bobcat for me.
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2010-05-12, 12:04pm
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Bobcat. I wasn't overly impressed with the Megaminor and have a great appreciation for GGT equipment.
Robert
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2010-05-12, 12:04pm
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Hello Ellen! Thanks for the vote. Can you tell me what you like best about the good old Bobcat. I've had a Nortel of ten of more years and looking to upgrade, and this looks good to me too.
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2010-05-12, 12:06pm
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Bobcat. I wasn't overly impressed with the Megaminor and have a great appreciation for GGT equipment.
Robert
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Thanks Robert, I hear only wonderful things about GGT. I need to talk to you about Beads of Courage.
Second Q guys, where would you buy your new torch from if you were buying?
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2010-05-12, 12:16pm
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Thats not much of an upgrade. Do yourself a favor save up for a lynx then you would really be upgrading.
Scott
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2010-05-12, 1:05pm
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Thanks Robert, I hear only wonderful things about GGT. I need to talk to you about Beads of Courage.
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I'm all ears. PM if you want to or email me at rsimmons@beadsofcourage.org
I bought my GTT torches through Flametree in Atlanta (Roswell).
Robert
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2010-05-12, 2:12pm
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I've gone with the Lynx, from Flametree in Rowell! I'm excited. Thank you all.
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2010-05-13, 4:01am
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Yes! I use a lynx too, but given a choice between the original 2, I chose the Bobcat. I like GTT torches a lot.
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2010-05-13, 4:45am
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Bobcat! My flame melted through a 14mm boro clear rod in about 15 seconds. I sure was impressed! I didn't expect it to melt that fast! The flame is very focused. I have a Mini CC to compare to. I'm running it with an Airsep AS-12A generator.
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2010-05-13, 7:37am
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Do most of you use H2o generators? I have only used bottle oxy. I have been worried that the generators would not get the flame hot enough or that the sound they make would drive me nuts, LOL. What do you think?
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2010-05-13, 8:07am
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Do most of you use H2o generators? I have only used bottle oxy. I have been worried that the generators would not get the flame hot enough or that the sound they make would drive me nuts, LOL. What do you think?
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I'm 80% deaf so I don't know about the sound. LOL!
Except I have a 5lpm concentrator and it seems louder.
I have a high pressure generator, but this one I bought 7 years ago and it was a very expensive machine. ($2400) It puts out 15lpm at 18psi, so it's a bit of overkill for a Bobcat. I went with this back then because oxy refills were $22 plus a $6 delivery charge. Noooo can do oxy tanks down here. Too much $$$. The only other option available at the time that was better than a 5lpm machine was the OG-15, which does not hold up well in humidity. Mine has and I have not had to do anything to it in all this time with it running a full time bead business.
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2010-05-13, 2:57pm
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wait, I could play with boro on a bobcat?
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2010-05-13, 3:05pm
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Hi Beth, hope you are doing fab and will enjoy your new toy. Flametree rocks.
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2010-05-13, 3:08pm
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wait, I could play with boro on a bobcat?
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With enough oxygen, yes! Meaning, don't try to do boro with a 5 lpm oxycon. With a larger oxycon (or better yet, bottles), yes.
Then again, you can play with boro on a Minor (but again, probably not on a 5 lpm oxycon).
Malcolm
(I did say 'play' ... you're not going to be able to do 4" paperweights  )
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2010-05-13, 4:30pm
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Thanks guys! I am a real fan of the bottles, lol, I think I'll keep to the comfort zone.
While we are having this chin wag, any suggestions on what boro to snag and where???
Gentle, I am a Boro virgin. And have been away from the studio for three years.
Pat I am doing so good, healing more and more, still look like hell, but what can you do, lol. Thanks you for asking and for all the help everyone.
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2010-05-13, 4:34pm
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Beth, it's really great to see you back and torching again! I'm so glad you are doing well. 
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2010-05-13, 4:54pm
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Nice to see you back Beth!
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2010-05-13, 5:55pm
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I have a Carlisle Mini CC but plan on eventually upgrading. I've been eyeing up a Bobcat for quite some time.
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2010-05-13, 6:14pm
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Beth, it's really great to see you back and torching again! I'm so glad you are doing well. |
Thank you so much! More reconstruction in November, but so far, cancer free. But I tell ya, it's about killed me, LOL. Keeping my eye on getting back to the studio has kept me going. I am so excited. The first time back my husband stood behind me for support, I was scared I couldn't do it and having so many muscles and stuff cut in each shoulder I thought I wouldn't be able to use my arms very well, but it worked great. Sore throught the shoulders, and arms shakey, but it get better everytime. AND the bonus is I am loving it more than ever. I am also supper happpy to see all you all friends.
Thanks for the encouragement and help.
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2010-05-13, 6:15pm
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Nice to see you back Beth!
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OH thank you!! 
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2010-05-13, 6:16pm
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You are an incredibly strong woman.
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2010-05-13, 6:59pm
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You are an incredibly strong woman.
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Amy I think I am just too mean to die. LOL!
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2010-05-13, 8:04pm
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Beth, it's so awesome that you got a Lynx, I love mine.
I think torch working will be great for your upper body in building muscle strength. That is wonderful that you are back to creating.
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2010-05-13, 9:28pm
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Oh Leiza, you said just what I needed to hear. I have been sitting in my little hidey hole for the entire winter playing it safe and telling myself I just couldn't do it. HA!!! I say HA.
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2010-05-14, 1:58am
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Amy I think I am just too mean to die. LOL!
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Beth, yesterday when I posted, the name didn't register with me right away, and then I realized it was you! I'm so happy to see you are back, and yes, you are an incredibly strong woman!
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2010-05-14, 9:33am
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I am bordering on being a GTT ho. I have a bobcat, a lynx and now a scorpion.
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2010-05-14, 11:44am
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LOL....GTT ho, too funny. I am gonna be more than broke when this weekend is over. You all have NO idea, it's like waking up and it's two hundred years in the future. AND such beautiful work. I'm trying to not to look at the work. I am loving the direction and new talent our little secret world has transformed into. Yes!
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