Quote Originally Posted by AndyP View Post
Thanks again for all the advice. I think it may possibly be the torch I'm using - it is indeed quite similar to the one you sent the link to Faith

I do have a torch which is officially a chefs torch and looks similar to the one Dennis showed, I also have a propane torch with a small (ish) burner nozzle but it's quite cumbersome with a large handle and a long gas hose. I'll try the chefs one tomorrow.

Fingers crossed......



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I used a cheffy torch for years (bought it for creme brulee) before it died - you should be fine with that. I use its replacement for little things like jumprings still, all the time.

Do get a soldering block, though - they're definitely cheaper than a new torch. The third hand will be taking a lot of your heat, and that might be the problem, plus it's a lot easier (or so I find, anyway) to do the jump rings flat.