Bernzomatic, Thumbler tumbler and Dremel with flex shaft advice for BEGINNER

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My husband gave me some tools and I wanted to know which ones I can use and which I need to replace/upgrade. I want to make jewelry, mostly brass, some copper. I have:

 

1. dremel 400 with a flex shaft and engraver.

 

2. Two Bernzomatic torches:

 

http://bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/TORCHES/STANDARDTORCHES/tabid/250/ctl/Detail/mid/1259/xmid/6949/xmfid/3/Default.aspx

 

http://bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/TORCHES/PROFESSIONALTORCHES/tabid/230/ctl/Detail/mid/1009/xmid/6937/xmfid/3/Default.aspx

 

 

3. Someone wants to sell me a used Thumbler tumbler (model B) for $75. http://www.thumlerstumbler.com/rotary.html

 

I am looking for advice about if these will work for annealing, soldering, polishing, etc. brass and copper. And the best way to use these particular items. Can I use acetylene tanks or only propane. Which torch is the best for working with brass. I have done some research but I can't find too much information about the two specific torches or how best to use that particular tumble.

 

Thanks for any help

 

Ceah


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