Gentec Compact Torches and Small Torches

**Ybot** · 05-16-2013, 07:31 PM

wow looks the goods.. flames longer than my bravo lol.

**jr23** · 05-17-2013, 03:33 AM

I paid 69 bucks for my gen tech a few years ago man has the price jumped for glassblowers

**Icarus** · 05-17-2013, 05:26 AM

^^^^ They must have. When I bought mine about a year ago, it's the same set up as Allstyles is selling (the small, not the compact), and it was $115 with shipping, and I searched for that deal for a while. I think his price is pretty fair, and it's awesome to be able to support a fellow glassblower and not some faceless jewelry supply company.

**aREa541** · 05-17-2013, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by jr23

I paid 69 bucks for my gen tech a few years ago man has the price jumped for glassblowers

I have never seen The Small Torch below $110, where did you get such a deal? I thought $110 was lower than any other place but after searching a little bit I see there is a supplier that is matching that price. Most are still selling in the $120 range though.

I still haven't found anybody that can beat my price on The Compact though...

**istandalone24/7** · 05-17-2013, 09:59 AM

or you can go on fleabay and get a Hardin for about $35.

**aREa541** · 05-17-2013, 10:08 AM

...

Those Hardin's and other torches rebranded from the same factory have had multiple reports of serious issues. There is a reason they are $35... Personally, something that is involved in the combustion of gases in my hand is something I don't want to go the ultra cheap route on, but that is just me.

But then again, this is not a thread about Hardin Torches, so um yeah...

**istandalone24/7** · 05-17-2013, 10:22 AM

and i'm sure that there are just as many if not more people who've had good luck with them. so long as it doesn't leak, it's ok by me.
so, um, yea. back on topic.

**Wilbur** · 05-17-2013, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by istandalone24/7

and i'm sure that there are just as many if not more people who've had good luck with them. so long as it doesn't leak, it's ok by me.
so, um, yea. back on topic.

Gentecs are well worth the money. you really do get what you pay for. yeah your 35 hardin may work ok for the time being, but with cut rate plastic parts and inferior construction, you'll see problems eventually. just like the knock off ones they sell at harbor freight. my buddy bought one, took it ot of the box, iooked over the hose connections and knobs, and immediatley returned it. its like a bic lighter with an oxy input. no thanks.

Ill take one gentec over 3 knockoff any day of the week.

**aREa541** · 05-29-2013, 01:24 PM

I just received another shipment from Gentec, and I will have these for sale at my booth at the DFO (Area 541) among other fun things for people to ball out with. My booth is next to the green room, so no excuse for not being by it. Come holler at me and introduce yourself, there is still a lot of you I haven't met yet.

**ahreno** · 05-29-2013, 11:52 PM

I picked up one of these gentec torches from Eric (allstyles)... it's awesome. It seems like it's well built, lights easily and as he says you literally can't make the flame blow out. I have a drilled out tip like the one guy mentioned above and have used that mainly. It works perfect for welds. I'm just getting into glass blowing but i can tell already that i'm going to use the hell out of this thing. now i just need to figure out a way to attach it to my bench... a magnet perhaps.

**VertigoGlass** · 05-30-2013, 12:00 AM

Ahreno I'm pretty sure gentec makes a base mounted stand as well as a hook style bench mount. Hit Eric up he will have their catolog and be able to find it.

**benohio** · 05-30-2013, 12:31 PM

This is my favorite tool for lighting the torch:

http://www.contenti.com/products/soldering/110-416.html
(This is a lighter, it sits on the base in the next link) - $26.90
Uses a battery and when you touch the torch to the outer metal bars, it sparks in the center and the torch lights. I can light my Gentec with one hand using this setup.

http://www.contenti.com/products/soldering/114-263.html
(This works on all the Gentecs he sells) - $17.77

Killer price on the Gentecs, I'll pick up the compact from you for bench space #3 later next month.

(yay, first post, longtime lurker, just never had anything useful to contribute)

**aREa541** · 06-07-2013, 09:59 AM

I have had quite a few inquiries about Gentecs this week, and just wanted to let everyone know I should be getting my next shipment by the end of next week. I completely sold out of stock at the DFO (which was surprising because I brought a lot of stock, thanks everyone!), and the HQ is backed up so my lead time has been longer than normal this time. I will update as soon as I have torches in stock. If anyone has any interest in any gas handling equipment, i.e. flashbacks, regulators, quick connects, gas savers, hoses or anything else that I normally don't order, now would be a good time to place an order for those items - I could get them for you by the end of next week. Gentec expects to be able to ship by Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks again for all the support!

**ahreno** · 06-07-2013, 12:31 PM

I had some friends over after the DFO and they put the gentec to use... we mounted it to the table and used it for some really tight reversals as well as using it to finish up welds... My friend even made a dome out of electric blue velvet on it just to see if he could... everyone agreed the torch was pretty bad ass. Be careful if you drill out the tip like most people do as mine has a slight V in the flame which can introduce a cool spot... haven't had any issues with it but just thought i should mention it.

**Chad S** · 06-07-2013, 01:18 PM

Eric, I sent you a PM. I still need that #7 tip for the compact please, if you were able to score one. Thanks.

**aREa541** · 06-07-2013, 02:17 PM

Yeah Twist,

I can get one in my next order. I will PM you with pricing.

**aREa541** · 06-14-2013, 04:06 PM

Gentec shipment has arrived. I now have Compact torches and Small torches back in stock! I have sent a PM to all the members who were waiting.

**jr23** · 06-16-2013, 09:46 AM

Hey I got it off eBay and now that I think about it they were more on the buy it now .
The dude had a few on reg bidding and I watched it and got it.
But I need one of those 155 dollar kits you got.

You used to sell china black spayed at CBS and the tube to sleeve it.
I see ust has black on sale now and would like to see if we can work out a bulk deal.