Orca torch users beware

MsAli
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Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 13:47:38 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this

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Post by MsAli on Mar 9, 2023 13:47:38 GMT -5

Mar 9, 2023 12:41:42 GMT -5 Pat said:

@msali. I rarely use it, but it was helpful when I did. I mainly use the mini-butane Blazer, or the bigger crème-brûlée torch.

I need to replace my butane and have always been interested in the ORCA.

I found one that is a decent price, but not sure if it's worth getting

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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,831	Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 13:51:33 GMT -5 via mobile hummingbirdstones likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Mar 9, 2023 13:51:33 GMT -5 If you need something bigger/hotter, Orca is one answer. Glad I have it. Home Depot sells smaller propane tanks. I like those as well.
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 15:22:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Mar 9, 2023 15:22:22 GMT -5 Pat What would be something you'd use it for vs. just using the butane?
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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,831	Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 15:25:50 GMT -5 via mobile hummingbirdstones and khara like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Mar 9, 2023 15:25:50 GMT -5 I’d need propane for bigger items like cuff bracelets, or softening pieces to put through the rolling mill.
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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 16:01:56 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Mar 9, 2023 16:01:56 GMT -5 Mar 9, 2023 15:25:50 GMT -5 Pat said: I’d need propane for bigger items like cuff bracelets, or softening pieces to put through the rolling mill. Thank you! That helps me a lot 😊
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Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 17:37:51 GMT -5

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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 9, 2023 17:37:51 GMT -5

Mar 9, 2023 16:01:56 GMT -5 MsAli said:

Mar 9, 2023 15:25:50 GMT -5 Pat said:

I’d need propane for bigger items like cuff bracelets, or softening pieces to put through the rolling mill.

Thank you! That helps me a lot 😊

Ali, I have an Orca too. It works fine. Also use the small propane tanks. I usually buy mine at Wally's World.

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MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 17:45:26 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Mar 9, 2023 17:45:26 GMT -5 I love the idea of using the small propane
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Orca torch users beware Mar 9, 2023 21:57:58 GMT -5 liveoak likes this

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Post by Starguy on Mar 9, 2023 21:57:58 GMT -5

Propane is ok but oxyacetylene is much hotter. I’ve had some pretty big fireballs from loose connections on oxyacetylene torches. The propane forge gets metal orange hot easily but if I need something really hot, break out the oa torch.

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Orca torch users beware Mar 10, 2023 6:57:18 GMT -5 Starguy likes this

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Post by MsAli on Mar 10, 2023 6:57:18 GMT -5

Mar 9, 2023 21:57:58 GMT -5 Starguy said:

Propane is ok but oxyacetylene is much hotter. I’ve had some pretty big fireballs from loose connections on oxyacetylene torches. The propane forge gets metal orange hot easily but if I need something really hot, break out the oa torch.

I can't imagine I'd need OA for anything I do

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Orca torch users beware Mar 12, 2023 23:35:52 GMT -5 MsAli likes this

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Post by Tracie on Mar 12, 2023 23:35:52 GMT -5

I use an orca torch, I have never had any problems, I have had mine for a year or two and the hose has been just fine, I have had to clean the torch tips a few times. That’s not the first time I have heard that, I am sure at some point there was a bad batch or something. I used a small butane torch until it wasn’t enough to do everything I wanted to do. The orca can easily heat up a heavier gauge cuff bracelet.