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Unclogging Torch Tips by Boiling in Distilled Water

Learn to clean clogged torch tips by boiling them in distilled water for ten minutes.

Posted over 3 years ago • 487 likes • 16 comments

Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and boil them for ten minutes! Easy peazy! I wish I had the before video but my Little Torch was sputtering and cutting off before I gave it a quick clean! Also how rad is that torch lighter 😜 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools #metalsmith #jewelrymakingequipment #jewelrycommunity

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