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Zimzim
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 Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: Where to hold the torch! |
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Just started a plumbing class and have to practice at home by soldering 15mm pipes and joints. For the life of me I can't remember if the teacher held the torch in his left or right hand, and if he held the burner or the bottle. I have a Rothenberger Surefire 2 and it feels like either point could be used. I know, sorry, all very noobie questions  |
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Stoday
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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A DIYer would use his dominant hand; a professional would use either, as suits the job.
(I said 'professional'; that rules out cowboys!  )
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Stoday, that makes me a Pro  Nicest thing you ever said 
ZimZim - like Stoday says, use which ever hand is most appropriate. I would also tend to hold the bottle to balance the weight so you can play the flame around easily with little effort.
I am sure it will become obvious what to do when you start doing a few joints
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Zimzim
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Thanks info guys, very helpful. Nice video!
Hoovie, can't ... stop ... watching ... your ... avatar ... dancing ... kitten ... thing ... ... ... hypnotic .... |
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bathstyle
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Dominant hand holds the solder, hand that holds the torch doesn't move much solder hand moves a lot. |
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Zimzim
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| What's that white board called that the_scruff was using in his video to protect the wall? He said you can find it in any skip, but I can't even find a skip! |
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Stoday
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| What's that white board called that the_scruff was using in his video to protect the wall? He said you can find it in any skip, but I can't even find a skip! |
Ceramic fibre board. Get it from a craft shop.
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thescruff
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Go round a few building sites, they should have loads of the stuff laying around.
Commonly used for soffits, garage ceiling, or anything that has a fire rating.
Any builders merchants will sell it in big sheets
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