If the new Hoke is improved it’s an excellent all purpose torch for a reasonable price. My only experience with it is oxy/natural gas. It’s been the workhorse of the jewelry industry for decades. I think the Smiths Little Torch has become more popular and many jewelers love the Meco. Personally I’ve used most of them but I’ve had a Smiths oxy/acetylene for 30+ years. I make hand fabricated SS modern belt buckles, some in the 3oz. range. I use a modified tip, oxy and gas at 10psi no problem.
For pure economy the Hoke is the winner. If you can find a used old one jump on it! Get some Paige tips and you’ll be all set.
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