How to Safely fill your Jewellers Torch at home

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A handheld torch is an important piece of kit for your workshops, perfect for soldering silver and gold or for working with metal clay. In this short video, Jessica Rose shows you how to correctly fill your handheld torch with gas so you can confidently and safely use your torch at home.

 
 
 

A few things to remember when filling your torch before use:

  • Make sure you are in a well ventilated area

  • Double check the gas nozzle is closed before starting to fill

  • Store your gas away from any open flames or sunlight


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