Do not buy the smith little torch!!!! buy this instead

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Жыл бұрын

My review of the Gentech little torch and how it compares to the smith little torch.
I am in the process of filming several projects where this torch is used, so if you're interested please consider using below link to subscribe to my channel.
/ @sweetgumnyc7794

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@manmachinemake3708 7 ай бұрын

Check that the red fuel hose is certified for propane. Most are not (acetylene only) and will deteriorate over time causong leaks. Look for a grade rating like T or R. R & RM are NOT propane rated where T is.

@sgttaylor Ай бұрын

I'm shopping for a torch. Thanks for the help!

@Gotujewelry 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, could you describe how you make the connection between the oxygen concentrator and the Gentech?

@alfredocuomo1546 5 ай бұрын

You never showed the regulators you use or how you had the Oxygen pump hooked up. So are these true regulators or just adjustable gas valves? Also it would be nice if you added a link to the equipment you are using for people that watch the video and want to start crafting.

@ZebbMassiv 7 ай бұрын

I got the Smith mini and one giant mini upgrade that I got years ago ,is the Mike Shelbo Whisper 7 hole tip and neck. Amazing for a borosilicate glassblower.

@HerefordGal 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info. My dad recently gave me his old Tescom torch (made in the USA and looks like the Smith Little) from the 70s. I'm trying to integrate my setup using oxygen concentrator.

@theresaschneider8975 2 ай бұрын

Great info, thanks very much😀

@annetums Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information as well about the oxygen tanks and the fit to hand

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jacobgodinez4926 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir that what I needed to hear.

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

@inremveritas 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

@danceswithaardvarks3284 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very informative.

@sweetgumnyc7794 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@claunomadak Жыл бұрын

super helpfull. thanks

@catherineharris4746 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding!👏👏👍👍👍

@okayokay2010 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir

@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video. Learnt a lot. Thanks for making it. All the best.

@olegpetelevitch4443 Жыл бұрын

Than k you ! I was looking for an alternative ! I like my little torch best thought maybe some thing better out their !

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

smith torch is fantastic. this wasnt intended to knock the smith..i just always felt that for what it is, its a little expensive.

@damienolive2185 7 ай бұрын

Hi Just received delivery of my Gentec on your advice 👍🏾. Wanted to know what your set up was for connecting your oxygenator to the oxygen line. I have a barb fitting coming out of my 5lpm oxygenator and not sure of size/diameter of hose to buy.

@samthetoolman8068 5 ай бұрын

I sell Smith and Gentec torches. Gentec is good but 3 times heavier but in now much better quality as a Smith torch. Smith is much lighter. Most jewelers do like how heavy Gentec is. Also the price difference between Gnetec and Smith is about $42

@rob6480 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Subscribed.

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

thanks i really appreciate it!

@ryanslazas2618 4 ай бұрын

Hey man do you think you have a basic list of starter necessities for someone who wants to start making jewelry in their free time, I’ve got lots of tools related to other crafts just no jewelry specific… really just don’t know where to start and what’s needed and what is nice to have but not needed

@cameronchicken8439 14 күн бұрын

2:39 so brass is a soft metal and you’re not supposed to over tighten it but it is more convenient because you don’t need thread tape because the softer metal seals the treads so you can take it apart and put it back together without having to tape the threads every time but with steel threads you need teflon thread tape. you mentioned the other cheap torch leaked a lot so i wonder if this was part of the issue?

@PulseOVision Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to post this information. I’m looking to get into the jewelry making hobby/ business and I’m super amateur, so this really helps. I was wondering if you could provide a parts list for the set up and where you found them. Also.. did you say smith tips will fit this Gen torch or it won’t? And how did you connect the oxygen regulator to the hose made to fit a bottle of oxygen? Thanks so much and have a fantastic day 😊

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

yes all the smith tips and regulators fit the gentech torch. regarding my setup, i use a disposable propane tank with the smith disposable tank regulator ( if you buy the gentech torch dont buy the gentech regulator...i feel the gentech torch is better but the regulator is shitty...definitely go with the smith regulator for the propane, for the oxygen, you dont need a regulator with a oxygen concentrator. You just directly attach the hose. you can find everything you need on amazon. regarding the aftermarket tips for melting, those can be found at paigetools on etsy.

@PulseOVision Жыл бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794 thank you so much for the quick reply. I’ve been hunting for a oxygen concentrator but no one is selling any in my area… is there any other hack you can think of to get oxygen besides the bottle way?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

@@PulseOVision no, a used concentrator is definitely your best bet. oxygen is very expensive lately and you use a lot with a torch so a cheap used concentrator is definitely the only reasonable option

@HORSLOVR 2 ай бұрын

Can you tell me more about the hookup to the oxygen concentrator? What do you use to hook it up and how do you hook it up?

@pharmdiesel Жыл бұрын

Just bought one and subscribed. Thanks

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

how do you like it?

@pharmdiesel Жыл бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794 I haven't used it yet, but it is a very nice torch and of seemingly good quality. I have 2 Smith Little Torches (one vintage) and the other likely a modern chinese knock off, both are good, but The Gentec feels more substantial, no regrets. I honestly don't understand why the Smith mini commands such a price when there are many small and seeming more substantial heftier feeling torches available. Don't get me wrong Iam happy with my Smith minis, but I guess I own better whatever better means?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

@@pharmdiesel i completely agree!

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! i really appreciate it!

@WJHDetroit 3 күн бұрын

Do you still like or recommend the Gentec over the Little Smith?

@markroster5469 4 ай бұрын

Question. Can a person attach this gentec little torch to the full size oxygen/acetylene tanks with the current regulators on the tanks?

@adam68niou1eve 3 ай бұрын

Hi, can you show me how you connected to the oxy concentrator. Also are all connection universal on them or do i need exact same model as yours? Thank you.

@tomrael9893 Жыл бұрын

Great video , thank you .

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@tomrael9893 Жыл бұрын

I just subscribed, keep them videos coming. Keep up the hard work 🤘

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

@@tomrael9893 working on another as we speak :)

@anabellecole2804 6 ай бұрын

Did you ever find out more info on why the paige rose bud attachment may not be safe?

@DBLJAX 10 ай бұрын

Can you use an air compressor like for my airbrush

@tejibel2800 Жыл бұрын

Nice info, on your request, i subscribed

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@glynroseden2970 Жыл бұрын

Just starting out. I too am shocked by the cost of the " Smiths ". Thankyou for the benefit of your experience. It is priceless because when you go onto a tool suppliers site they dont talk from experience. Succesfull making. Glyn/Hertfordshire/UK

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

trust me buy the gentech, youll be happy!

@michaelvaughn7137 4 ай бұрын

So do you not need the regulator for the oxygen if you have the concentrator ?

@davidantrin7935 2 ай бұрын

Does it use the same tips?

@germanosmakis 9 ай бұрын

Is it able to melt 10gram of platinum?

@laurenferrell6013 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video!! I have a TERRIBLE butane torch that is so unreliable. I don’t want to spend $500 on the full torch setup. Also, I thought it was interesting you said not to get the gentec regulators-get the Smith propane regulator. Do you only need the propane regulator or do you need both the propane and oxygen regulator if you’re first starting out? I don’t have anything so I need to buy the full setup.

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

if youre using a oxygen concentrator, you only need the propane regulator but if youre using tank oxygen ( something i dont recommend due to cost) then you need both.

@tv3fy 4 күн бұрын

thanks

@pattyallison1108 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing. I am trying to figure out how to split the O2 and propane to the little torch and my midrange so I only need one concentrator and one propane. Any ideas>

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

im sorry i dont understand what youre asking

@pattyallison1108 Жыл бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794 sorry. I am trying to use. An o2 concentrator and a propane tank to run a smith little torch and a midrange torch. Using a splitter to do so

@toeternietoe450 Жыл бұрын

How did you connect the oxygen concentrator? Do you use a regulator between the concentrator and the torch?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

Hi! , no regulator. you just connect a rubber hose from the concentrator directly to the torch. the propane tank needs a regulator but not the oxygen. its advised that you do use a flashback arrestor although i admit i dont use one but it is suggested.

@johnhall8455 8 ай бұрын

Instead of using that little pen holder for your pliers, find an aluminum pan and remove the handle…then fit it on a swivel base…you’ll get many more on it..

@scottybryczek1683 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this.very helpful. Was considering buying the Chinese version. Not now. Gonna get this one. Where do i get the oxygen concentrator? And how expensive are they?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

i got mine used on craigslist. i think i paid 45 bucks? thats definitely the way to go if you can find one.

@johnl8395 Жыл бұрын

Can you show me how you install your oxygen concentrator

@gjk540 Жыл бұрын

The Gentec is made in China, as well.

@sweetgumnyc7794 11 ай бұрын

@@gjk540 yea but a lot better than the little torch clone thats made in china as well. gentech is made in a quality factory

@joejeweller7614 5 ай бұрын

Mine is a Victor model M-175

@danialhussin 2 ай бұрын

Oxygen generators are air compressors with a 13x zeolite molecular sieve.

@micky7697 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me, how did you conect torch oxigen tube to the concentratore

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

with just a regular rubber hose. you connect directly from the air outlet on the concentrator directly to the torch. it couldnt be easier.

@Dmantherock Жыл бұрын

Can we get a link to page tools for the rosebud tip?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

www.paigetools.com/

@austinwallace118 4 ай бұрын

How is the torch holding up against the smith torch after a lot of use?

@chauncey5962 2 ай бұрын

I’m interested as well considering I seen lady on here Thts had her smith for 14yr

@christopherlund1198 9 ай бұрын

Does the Gentech have the Ruby inserts in the tips? Supposedly, the Smith LT has them. Might be the difference in price. Though, might be more of a marketing gimmick than a real valuable difference.

@sweetgumnyc7794 9 ай бұрын

yea i wondered the same thing. i doubt it but i had an original smith prior and i notice no difference . i still have the original tips. really no difference that i noticed

@christopherlund1198 9 ай бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794 I have an old Tescom torch. Ostensibly, Tescom was a division of Smith. Tescom was sold off, but the little torch went with smith. And now, Smith is part of Miller Electric, itself a division of ITW. Any way, I see some images of the old Tescom packaging, and those say sapphires. With may optivisor, I can see that the #1-3 have gems. Can't see any on the #4 and #5. Regardless, that Gentech, looks like a pretty solid unit.

@davidantrin7935 2 ай бұрын

Hint for people buying the minitorches online, either smith or uniweld. Many of the copies have the adjustment knowns reversed. So if the green is on the left, it's fake.

@FatKidBrody Жыл бұрын

Paige Tools recommends not using disposable propane with the rosebud tip for safety reasons.

@sweetgumnyc7794 11 ай бұрын

really? i wonder why. i have been using it no problem but now im a little worried. maybe ill shoot them an email. thanks

@FatKidBrody 11 ай бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794 if you find out I would like to know too please. Maybe it's a pressure issue ?

@KC9RXP 10 ай бұрын

Probably pulls more propane than the small tank is rated to supply. Can cause freeze ups or spitting liquid propane

@FatKidBrody 10 ай бұрын

@@KC9RXPnice to meet you N9EHQ 73

@DreidMusicalX 9 ай бұрын

Dang, I went to look up that machine for oxygen and it's like $600 bucks. What make and model is the one you have? Maybe I am looking at the wrong one?

@krism2746 6 ай бұрын

I know they are like 400 near me

@Trex-gd3io 3 ай бұрын

I see them for sale on Craigslist and Marketplace often....super good deals too.

@dawnb4295 9 ай бұрын

Hi Sweetgum. Can this torch be used without the oxygen?

@sweetgumnyc7794 9 ай бұрын

not that im aware of

@traciepurkiss2752 7 ай бұрын

Hi Do you use the same fittings for a oxygen concentrator or would I have to buy other bits ? Thank you love you videos

@thewalkingrob8840 Ай бұрын

Looks like the price went up to almost the same as the smith

@jaime4726 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy?

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

i got mine from contenti

@stewartc4558 Жыл бұрын

Word of caution. Check as USA standard threads for gas is not a global standard. So if you are outside USA be warned may not work for you

@francispoirier1207 11 ай бұрын

wish i could find concentrator for less than 500$ been looking for 1year theres none!!

@sweetgumnyc7794 11 ай бұрын

youre checking craigslist? i got mine for 50 bucks

@sailingarista Жыл бұрын

What is this even for? I watched your videos on leather work tools.

@sweetgumnyc7794 Жыл бұрын

i make jewelry as well as leatherworking

@johnnynephrite6147 6 ай бұрын

Im looking online and the Gentech is the same price or more than the Smith.

@sweetgumnyc7794 6 ай бұрын

they must have raised their prices unfortunately..This is an old video..when i made it they were like half price.

@jordancummings3607 2 ай бұрын

It's almost the exact same price... literally 2 dollars difference

@iliketakingshowers Жыл бұрын

All like $500+

@felixthecat265 6 ай бұрын

Do you usually cut your propane before your oxygen.. ? just askin...!

@doglegjake6788 7 ай бұрын

I bought one of those Chinese clone torches like that for 20 bucks and it came in the same exact box as the Smith for 200 ,, The torches were identical. I never trust brand names anymore.

@sweetgumnyc7794 7 ай бұрын

yea but i had both and the chinese one is really bad quality.

@NotFalling4it 6 ай бұрын

$200? They’re $20 on AliExpress.

@user-wt7eb5ox6q 5 ай бұрын

buy made in china if you dont need to live, even their swivel office chairs have actively killed people.

@timmaywoohoo 3 ай бұрын

@@sweetgumnyc7794China is a big country wita lot of factories. They make all kinds of very high end stuff and even more junk. But just because one Smith clone was leaky and dangerous doesn't mean 49 other factories selling then are equally bad at making them. Lots of people are happy with their Chinese little torch.

@dragonshoarddesign3094 3 ай бұрын

Get a regulator for propane and get bbq bottle stop wasting money on 14 ounces of propane for $6. 20lb bottle is $24.00

@jackmusic500 6 ай бұрын

"Incredibly dangerous" lol toughen up your hands son.

@soup409 4 ай бұрын

Go Hoke or go home.

@bigusdickus9346 3 ай бұрын

I have a Oxyacetlyn torch set with the big tanks. Ive been looking for a Jeweler's hoses, mixing barrel, torch tip, etc that attaches to. Harris brand