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What it is and where it fits

The Cherish XT mini torch is a compact, pencil-style oxy-fuel torch aimed at detail work: jewelry repair and fabrication, small brazing jobs, fine metal sculpture, small glass work, and precision heating around electronics. Think of it as a “little torch” that trades raw output for control. It’s extremely light, accepts five interchangeable tips, and runs on common fuel gases (acetylene, propane/propylene/MAP, hydrogen, or natural gas) paired with oxygen. If you’ve ever wrestled a bulky torch around a tight filigree joint or a delicate bezel, you’ll appreciate how nimble this setup feels.

Setup and compatibility: what to know before you buy

Out of the box, the torch body and hoses are ready to hook up to regulators—but “ready” assumes you have the right fittings and safety hardware. The hoses on my kit terminated in small torch-standard ends and required adapters to connect to my oxygen (CGA-540) and acetylene (CGA-510) regulators. That’s normal in this category, but it’s easy to overlook. Before your first heat:

• Confirm regulator outlet thread sizes and direction (fuel is typically left-hand thread).
• Order the correct hose adapters if you don’t already have them.
• Add flashback arrestors/check valves at the torch or regulator ends (the kit doesn’t include them).
• Keep a spray bottle of soapy water for leak checks.

Once the fittings situation was sorted, hookup was straightforward. I set my regulators conservatively—oxygen 5–7 psi, fuel 2–4 psi for acetylene; a bit higher on oxygen for propane/propylene. Those numbers landed me a stable, neutral flame across all supplied tips.

Ergonomics and controls

This is a true pencil torch: slender, featherweight, and easy to choke up on. The twin needle valves for oxygen and fuel have enough travel to dial in a soft reducing flame or a tight, needle-like cone. With gloves on, the knobs are small but still workable; bare-handed, they’re excellent. The hoses are supple enough for bench work and don’t tug at the handpiece. I added a small spring guard near the handle to keep them from kinking over the edge of my bench—a worthwhile tweak for daily use.

The feel reminds me of pricier jewelry torches: predictable, repeatable, and precise. The learning curve is mostly in your left hand—tiny valve movements make noticeable differences, which is exactly what you want for clean, low-ox soldering.

Flame performance and what it can actually do

On oxygen/acetylene, the torch will produce a very hot, very fine flame. In practical terms:

• Jewelry and small brazing: It sailed through silver soldering jump rings, bezels, tiny prongs, and 1/8-inch brass rod-to-tab joints. Flow was clean and controlled with a neutral flame.
• Heat control: The smallest tip localized heat beautifully. I could bring a 20-gauge ring to flow without collapsing a nearby thin element—a frequent failure point with bulkier torches.
• Annealing: With the larger tips, I annealed small copper and sterling pieces. For broader, even heat on larger surfaces, a bigger torch still wins.
• Electronics: Silver-brazing a small coax connector was easy. For soft solder on heat-sensitive components, I’d switch to a lower-temp iron; this torch is overkill unless you’re preheating or working on robust terminations.
• Glass/ceramics: It’s usable for very small soft-glass shaping and bead work. Don’t expect borosilicate tubing assemblies—this is a micro torch.
• “Cutting”: There’s no cutting oxygen lever. You can pierce and sever thin sheet or wire by melting through, but it’s not a substitute for a true cutting torch. Consider “cutting” here a marketing overreach.

Across fuels, acetylene gave the most aggressive heat. Propylene/propane ran cleaner for me on non-ferrous work with slightly higher oxygen pressure. Hydrogen is beautiful for ultra-clean jewelry soldering but is less common in small shops.

The five tips: useful range, modest spread

You get five tips with progressively larger orifices. Functionally, they cover most bench jewelry and light brazing tasks. The smallest handles fine filigree and tiny jump rings; the largest tip brought a 1/8-inch brass joint to flow without drama. The spread is modest, however. Even the “big” tip is still a small-flame tool, and if you routinely need to heat larger masses (e.g., wide silver cuffs, chunky brass brackets), you’ll want a beefier torch or an additional large-orifice tip from a compatible line.

Threading and seating on the torch body were consistent. I recommend a quick “tip dressing” habit: keep the tip orifice clean and burn-free with a soft brass brush and avoid quenching hot tips in water, which can warp small orifices.

Lighting and stability

I lit the torch with a friction spark lighter, fuel first, then oxygen to shape the cone. Drafts will disrupt the smaller flame sizes; a simple wind screen near a window fan made a noticeable difference. Early on, I experienced a few flameouts until I lowered oxygen pressure and matched a smaller tip to the job. Once dialed in, the flame stayed lit and consistent.

If your flame keeps snuffing, check:
- Pressures (start low; increase gradually).
- Tip size (too large for low pressures can be unstable).
- Drafts (shield the work area).
- Leaks (soapy water test every joint).

Build quality and durability

The torch body is brass with a plated finish and feels solid where it counts—threads, valve needles, and the tip interface. The hoses are light-duty bench hoses. They’re fine at the pressures this torch runs, but I wouldn’t subject them to shop-floor abuse or high heat. Keep them away from hot work, inspect them regularly, and replace at the first sign of cracking or blistering. The kit doesn’t include flashback arrestors or check valves; in my opinion, those are non-negotiable upgrades.

Safety essentials

• Install flashback arrestors/check valves on both lines.
• Never exceed 15 psi on acetylene.
• Keep oxygen components free of oil and grease.
• Purge lines before lighting; close oxygen first when shutting down.
• Leak-check every connection at setup and after any reconfiguration.
• Store cylinders upright and secure; keep a Class B/C extinguisher within reach.

These are standard practices, but they matter more with micro torches because the flames are small and easy to underestimate.

Where it shines

• Fine jewelry soldering and repair where pinpoint control is critical.
• Small, precise brazing on brass, copper, and steel hardware.
• Detail heating in tight spaces that larger torches can’t reach.
• Hobbyist glass shaping at small scales.
• Bench setups where maneuverability beats brute force.

Where it falls short

• Large heat sinks and broad annealing—too much time, too small a flame.
• True oxy-fuel cutting—this isn’t that tool.
• Out-of-the-box compatibility with all regulator fittings—you may need adapters.
• Included tip range—adequate but skewed small; heavy users may want extra tips.
• Safety hardware—no arrestors or check valves in the box.

Value and alternatives

Against established “little torch” systems that cost more, this kit delivers the core experience: a nimble handpiece, stable micro flames, and a usable tip set. You’ll likely spend a bit extra for adapters and safety valves, but even after those add-ons, it still lands in approachable territory for serious hobbyists and small shops. If you need more heat, step up to a larger air-fuel or oxy-fuel torch; if you need more finesse, consider adding ultra-micro tips or hydrogen as a fuel for especially clean work.

Recommendation

I recommend the Cherish XT mini torch for jewelers, hobby metalsmiths, and anyone who needs precise, controllable heat in tight quarters. It’s light in the hand, produces stable, needle-like flames across a practical range, and plays well with common fuel gases. The caveats are manageable: plan on buying flashback arrestors/check valves, verify you have the right hose adapters for your regulators, and accept that the included tip range leans small. If your work skews to fine soldering and small brazing rather than heavy heating or cutting, this torch earns a spot on the bench and pays for itself in control and reach. If you’re routinely heating large masses or expecting a cutting torch, look elsewhere. For precision work, though, it’s a capable, budget-friendly tool I’m happy to keep in my kit.