Which Torch?

[razzdan]

Setting up a new work space for glass beading. I took a class and we used the minor torch which I liked. Of course its the only one I have ever tried but now I want to purchase either the minor or the mini CC torch. Any feed back help on which is the better or can one do more projects than the other. Thanks..

[Cosmo]

Are you going to be running it off tanked oxygen or a concentrator (or two)? For tanked or dual concentrators, either will do you fine. For a single concentrator, I prefer the Minor. It does better with the lower oxygen levels than the Mini CC does.

[Cindy2]

Hi Razzdan,

I learned on a Bobcat and a minor. I bought the minor based $$ and I already knew how to use the torch. I've worked it on now for 6 years. It is a good basic torch and worth every penny I paid for it. I agree with Cosmo, it works well with one oxy con.

If you have a chance to use a mini-CC (which wasn't available when I bought my minor) - I'd advise trying it out. I hear it's hotter than the minor - depends on how you work and if you'd like to work hotter.

Cindy

[Lynn Burgess]

If you are looking at setting up with a natural gas line instead of using propane, you should look into the mini cc. I use my mini cc with natural gas and an Integra 10 concentrator. Works great.
Lynn