Soldering a heavy sterling silver ring

[enigma]

Yes I have the 3938 which is fine for all my thick rings ( up to 10mm wide and 3mm thick) and the 3941 which I use for bangles.
Only failed so far on a 40mm wide by 1.5mm thick cuff, well actually it managed until I got the last of 5 rope bezels soldered on.
I've not managed to melt for casting with it though as I understand others have.

[susieq]

I hated the bulky look of the Sievert and as I have small hands wasn't sure I would like it, but having used one in college recently without problem, I'm definitely leaning towards it.

However, looking at the Sievert torches/heads at Cookson and Hamiltons and comparing price, etc., the Hamilton heads look different to the ones that Cookson sells, even though the sievert codes are the same.

For example, the 3939 head - the Cookson photo shows a more refined looking product, also there are additional holes at the end of the nozzle which aren't on the Hamiltons photo. They really don't look like the same thing.

http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-ALA
http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalo...ch_Burner.html

On the other hand, could just be Hamilton's have some old photos and Cooksons use a computer graphic?

http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-ALC
http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalo...ner.html#a3940

Would Sievert have two different qualities of the same product? There's quite a difference in price, especially the jewellers torch kit.

Susieq

[Aurarius]

Would Sievert have two different qualities of the same product? Susieq

If you mean two different products with the same code then the answer is almost certainly no.

There's quite a difference in price, especially the jewellers torch kit.

The difference in price is solely due to the fact that Cookson generally ask higher prices for Sievert stuff than Hamilton do.
Whatever you're buying, shop around. If it's a high value item don't forget to put a company's customer service record in the balance as well as the product's price.

[TeeDee]

I hated the bulky look of the Sievert and as I have small hands wasn't sure I would like it, but having used one in college recently without problem, I'm definitely leaning towards it.

However, looking at the Sievert torches/heads at Cookson and Hamiltons and comparing price, etc., the Hamilton heads look different to the ones that Cookson sells, even though the sievert codes are the same.

For example, the 3939 head - the Cookson photo shows a more refined looking product, also there are additional holes at the end of the nozzle which aren't on the Hamiltons photo. They really don't look like the same thing.

http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-ALA
http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalo...ch_Burner.html

Susieq

I think you may find that Cooksons use a generic photo of the same burner for each of their burner ads
Looks like a 3940
In reality each burner nozzle will be different with the number stamped on the barrel

Tim