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The Smith Little Torch Rosebud 13-662 is a multi-flame heating tip assembly for the Smith Little Torch, used when you want to spread heat over a wider area than a normal welding tip allows. It is worth considering for jewelry, small castings and gentle preheating. Skip it if you need a complete torch, because it is only one tip and needs the Little Torch handle and gas supply.
Smith Little Torch Rosebud 13-662 at a Glance
| Item | Per the listing |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosebud multi-flame heating tip assembly |
| Torch | Smith Little Torch |
| Output | About 8,000 BTU (listing) |
| Reference pressures | Oxygen about 14 PSI, fuel about 10 PSI |
| Melting capacity | Up to about 3 oz of gold or silver |
| Fuels named | Acetylene, hydrogen, propylene, MAPP-type |
| Verify | Fit with your handle and tip pressures |
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What a Rosebud Tip Does and Who It Suits
A rosebud has several small flame ports around the tip face instead of one jet. That gives a broad, even heat, which is useful for melting small amounts of metal, warming a crucible or heating a part without punching a hole in it. The Smith Little Torch is a compact, precision oxy-fuel torch, so this accessory suits fine-scale work.
It suits jewelers, small-scale casters, model makers and anyone doing light brazing or preheating on small parts. For welding or cutting heavy steel, a standard-size torch with larger tips is the right tool.
How to Check It Fits Your Setup
- Torch handle: Confirm you own a Smith Little Torch handle and that the tip connection matches. Other brands use different threads.
- Fuel: Check that your fuel and the tip match. The part number is described as an acetylene multi-flame tip, so look at Smith’s chart before using other gases.
- Regulators: Use regulators that can hold the low pressures required. Low-flow precision work benefits from sensitive regulators.
- Safety devices: Add flashback arrestors and check valves if your setup lacks them.
- Work size: 8,000 BTU is modest. Large pieces may heat slowly.
Pros and Limitations
Pros
- Wide, even flame for heating and melting small metal.
- Suits gold and silver work in small quantities.
- Works with a very compact torch system.
Limitations
- Accessory only; needs a Little Torch and gases.
- Not suited for welding steel or heavy heating.
- Different fuels need different pressures and sometimes different tips.
Using a Rosebud Tip Safely
- Light the fuel first, then add oxygen to a neutral flame following the tip chart.
- Keep acetylene working pressure at or below 15 PSI.
- Leak test all joints with soapy water, and never use oil or grease around oxygen connections.
- Use shaded eyewear designed for gas work; bright metal glare can harm eyes.
- Work in a ventilated area away from flammables, and avoid heating plated, coated or galvanized metals without extraction.
- Clean the tip ports gently with the correct cleaner and never use a drill bit.
Alternatives and Related Guides
- For a small brazing set with its own handle, see the Kodilin brazing torch kit review.
- For air-acetylene work without oxygen, see the TurboTorch TDLX 2010B carrier kit review.
- For a MAP-type fuel, see the BlueFire MAPP gas review.
- If you need a lighter, the single flint torch striker review is useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Smith 13-662 a whole torch?
No. It is a Rosebud multi-flame heating tip assembly for the Smith Little Torch, based on retailer product descriptions. You still need the Little Torch handle, regulators, hoses and cylinders. It spreads heat over a wider area than a single-flame welding tip.
What pressures does it use?
The listing quotes about 14 PSI oxygen and 10 PSI fuel. Treat those as a starting reference only and follow the Smith chart supplied with the tip. For acetylene, never exceed 15 PSI working pressure, and use regulators made for the specific gas.
Can it melt gold and silver for casting?
The listing says it can melt up to about 3 ounces of gold or silver, which is a sensible range for small jewelry work. Use a suitable crucible, a flux for your metal, and good eye protection with the correct shade for the glare.
Which fuels can I use with it?
The listing names acetylene, hydrogen, propylene and MAPP-type fuels. The tip is described as a multi-flame acetylene heating tip, so check the manufacturer chart for each gas, and remember each fuel needs its own regulator and appropriate tip pressure.
Verdict
The 13-662 is a niche accessory for Smith Little Torch owners who need broad, gentle heat. Verify handle compatibility and gas settings before ordering from the current listing.
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