Do you cover up your torch when not in use?

[Conrad Hoffman]

Having read about remodeling projects and unexpected sawdust and stuff around, it occurred to me that covering the torch when not in use would be a good idea. My workspace is common to the metal and wood shop, and since the torch is pointed generally upwards, the stuff floating around is apt to float down the tubes. I'm thinking anything from a beer can with the top cut off, to an old shop rag would be better than nothing. So, do you cover your torch?

[cheng076]

Not a problem here as studio is dedicated to glass. I do have a garage/shop in the next room or section of the building but it's not a problem as most of that kind of work I do in the other shop.

[PittsGlass]

I prefer to keep mine covered. I have a little rubber cap for it. If I torched daily I wouldn't worry about it, but I am very intermittent these days.

[alb6094]

I torch about 5 days/week now and my shop is dedicated to glass with a bit of metalwork but nothing that causes lots of airborne dust. It actually never occured to me to cover it. I think with a woodshop around though, if it's anything like my dad's used to be, covering the torch would be a good idea.