[AT] Torch kit

[charlie hill]

Mike,  when you light a torch or shut it off if you do a certain way
it will make a loud pop.  That loud pop blows back into the barrel of
the torch as well as out the end and in a torch like mine it will burn
out the o-ring on the oxygen lever valve.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike M
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2016 2:01 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Torch kit

OK, well it sounds like I need to do more research, as to whether I need
acetylene or not, sounds like not. I just don't want to invest all the
money only to find out it won't get the material hot enough.  Charlie,
what do you mean by "pop back"?

Mike M


On 2/14/2016 6:30 AM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
> You can get enough heat with propane/Oxy to braze.  I do it all the
> time.   Usually with my cutting torch as I have a straight cutting 70deg
> torch and just do not want to change torch heads.  Years ago Craftsman
> had a oxy/propane torch head and tips.  There are still some oxy/propane
> torch sets available, but I believe they are special order.   a propane
> cutting tip is readily available for a Victor and a Smith torch.
> Victor style tips will fit most all ofthe Chinese torches.
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
>
> On 2/13/2016 11:08 PM, Mike M wrote:
>> Thanks for the insight guys. I don't have a huge need for a torch, but
>> when I need one, I need one! The torch will be primarily used for
>> cutting steel, freeing rusted nuts, and some brazing, so it sounds like
>> I need the Oxy/Acetylene to get enough heat for brazing. Bo, I'm glad
>> you've had good success with your HF torch set, the price is certainly
>> right.  Sounds like I might be better off buying the tanks, due to
>> rather limited use the lease fees would be better spent on a purchase.
>> I'll need to look into the Smith brand torches, I haven't heard of them.
>>
>> Thank-you,
>> Mike M
>>
>>
>> On 2/13/2016 10:49 PM, Len Rugen wrote:
>>> I started with an O2 tank and a 100 lb farm propane tank just for 
>>> cutting, one of my sons salvaged a unharmed acetylene tank from a shop 
>>> fire.  The tanks were one each from the competitor welding places in 
>>> town.  One ran empty one time and they took it to the wrong place, where 
>>> some young kid didn't even pay attention to the label and swapped it for 
>>> their tank.  Problem solved :-)
>>>
>>> Len Rugen
>>>
>>> rugenl at yahoo.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>        On Saturday, February 13, 2016 8:10 PM, Dennis Johnson 
>>> <moscowengnr at outlook.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>     Mike,
>>>
>>> What I have seen is that the smaller tanks are purchased, and the larger 
>>> ones are leased.
>>> My son and I both have purchased tanks. Other than the initial purchase 
>>> all you pay is for the gas. And the company just exchanges tanks.
>>> Shop I manage leases tanks. There is no initial purchase, but we have a 
>>> lease fee about $5 per month per tank in addition to paying for gas when 
>>> needed.
>>> Victor is a good touch brand you can get most places. Some welding 
>>> supply companies have in house touch brands that are OK. One question 
>>> regardless of brand is the size of torch. The other is quality "quality 
>>> level". Most have a occasional use touch set that I have, and also a 
>>> professional welder welder series my son has.
>>> Regarding the torch and regulator size, one question is how thick of 
>>> plate do you plan to cut?? Smaller torches may be limited to 1/2", where 
>>> larger ones can cut thicker. If you are doing small part welding you may 
>>> not want a huge torch to hold.
>>>
>>> Good luck
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 13, 2016, at 5:02 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> OK guys, I've had the need too many times now that I need to move from
>>>> my MAPP gas torch up to an oxygen/acetylene torch rig. From doing some
>>>> looking it appears that Victor is or was the main brand that is the 
>>>> most
>>>> copied. What would you guys look for when buying a new torch kit? Do 
>>>> you
>>>> rent or buy the tanks? I see a set at Horror Freight that looks like a
>>>> Victor clone, but I don't want to buy junk, as I've seen these things
>>>> last forever. I also took a look at the Hobart brand carried by my 
>>>> local
>>>> Tractor Supply. I know they make pretty good welders.  Any advice is
>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Mike M
>>>>
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