Pros & Cons
Pros
The kit comes with gloves and tongs. But here you have a pretty complete starter kit for a few hundred dollars. It is a great beginner startup set with a little knowledge/youtube assistance.
Highlights
Quality
Pretty sturdy and should get lots of use
Included tools work well to start and since its a good base i can now upgradeadd some additional things to make the whole process easier
The crucible can reach temperatures of up to 1400℃ so metals like aluminum gold silver zinc and copper can all be molten and po... Read More
Before you melt even a single can i would strongly advise that you read the manual carefully and then put in a lot more researc... Read More
Price
Very well priced and well worth it
Although certain components like the tongs can be upgraded it still has all the components required to get you started for a mo... Read More
But here you have a pretty complete starter kit for a few hundred dollars and the only things you need to supply are materials ... Read More
Shipping
They have excellent customer service and are always quick to respond to any questions i may have had over the years
Packaging/appearance
Came with everything you need to set it up
Competitiveness
I think its a good budget kit for beginners but those looking to enter the hobby seriously perhaps they tried at a friends hous... Read More
Overview
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- This product had a total of 178 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 11 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There was a small discrepancy between the main picture of the unit and what is received
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The unit pictured is an older model and has the adjustable air intake and gas pressure gauge which the newer model does not have
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Takes any size propane bottle as long as you have an adapter to fit a standard nozzle if needed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We didnt try it on anything else
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The tongs arent the highest quality and youll absolutely want some safety equipment beyond the gloves that are supplied but again it is a great beginner startup set with a little knowledgeyoutube assistance
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you know what you are getting into with this product then you know the size of it otherwise you will be surprised at how small it is
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Did alot of watching you tube videos and such to prepare myself to use this safely which i highly recommend as the directions arent the best
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You need some way to know where to adjust the dial and after some trial and error can make some markings on the gas valve to have a good idea of where various temperatures would be but anything that would help with that would be great