Compare Minor Burner by Nortel to National 8M Torch - Sundance Art Glass Center

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Compare the Minor Bench Burner Torch and the National 8M Torch

for Glass Lampworkers, Beadmakers, Flameworkers, Glassblowers, Buttonmakers and Marblemakers

 
Yes a torch that will hold the largest variety of tips: from small single hole pre-mix tips, to multiple hole pre-mix tips, to surface mix tips!!

Order this 8MT torch with any tip. When the SM7 tip is used: by adjusting the flame to a low setting, the flame will be a small diameter. By adjusting the flame to a high setting, the flame will be a larger diameter. This feature is similar to the Nortel Mid Range Torch.

With a surface mix tip installed, you can use all kinds of glass, both Hard Glass Borosilicate Glass (Pyrex, Duran, Kimble, Northstar) or Soft glass.

Pre-Mix tips work only with Hard Borosilicate glass! But the beauty of this torch is that you can convert it to a surface mix by simply changing tips. Click here to see more.

One negative comment - the valves are sensitive, a small turn on the valve makes a big flame adjustment.

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Minor Bench Burner Torch by Nortel

 

This torch has been around for a long time. There are probably more of these torches sold than all other surface mix torches combined in the world.

One tip only. Tip can not be changed.

You can use all kinds of glass, both Hard Glass Borosilica Glass (Pyrex, Duran, Kimble, Northstar) or Soft glass (Moretti/Effetre)

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You need the following equipment to use with either of these torches:
  1. Oxygen Regulator
  2. Propane Regulator
  3. Hose - Prices below details and setup
  4. Oxygen Tank - details
  5. Propane Tank

What you can make with either of these torches.
   Using Soft Glass Using Hard Glass*
 Beads and Buttons  Yes  Yes
 Beads and Buttons with intricate detail  Yes  No
 Marbles, Paperweights  Yes  Yes
 Marbles, Paperweights with intricate detail  Yes  No
 Sculptures  No  Yes
 Blow Vessels or Ornaments  No  Yes
 Glassblowing  No  Yes
 Blow Pipes, Bubblers  No  Yes

* Pre Mix tips work even better for hard glass.
Click here to see those tips.
Don't forget to use your Back key to get back here.

The 8M torch with the SM7 tip has a wider range of flame choices than the Minor Burner.

To get a larger flame for the 8M, purchase the larger SM21 tip.
Easy to switch tips.


 
Classes
  • Introduction to Borosilicate
    Aug 23rd & 24th
    details
  • Beginning Fusing
    Aug 30th & 31st
    details
  • Beginning Fusing
    Sep 13th & 14th
    details
  • Introduction to Borosilicate
    Oct 25h & 26th
    details
  • Fusing Dichroic Glass
    Nov 8th & 9th
  • Fusing Frit Techniques
    Nov 15th & 16th
  • Introduction to Glass Bead Making
    NEW DATE
    TO BE SCHEDULED
    details

 




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