Small torches

SVcummins

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Anybody running one of these ?
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Torch
 

Not that brand but we use them a lot in refrigeration work because they are portable.

I have a MECO and a Purox. Victor also makes a good one.

What is yer plan???

The little oxy won't do much cutting......
 
I may cut off a bearing or bolt from time to time or heat a price
of metal once in awhile or weld a hydraulic line
 
Not really enough gas for much of that work, better off to go with atleast an 80cf Oxy still very portable
 
You really need bigger tanks than that if you're going to be doing anything other than brazing. The torch itself will be fine, but buy tanks from a local supplier so you can be sure you can get them refilled. I'd buy the biggest tanks they will let you buy outright (rather than lease). Or maybe one size smaller. Even that small cutting torch can exceed the maximum acetylene withdrawal rate (1/7 of the tank capacity per hour) on a small cylinder.
 
(quoted from post at 14:03:24 02/05/21) Anybody running one of these ?
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Torch

Find a local welding supply that has some outlets in your area and lease some decent sized tanks (mite B a 3 or 5 or 10 year lease), "owning" a piddly small set of tanks and waiting to have them refilled vs. an exchange is WORTHLESS, then find a torch and regulator set at a decent price.

Several years ago I bought a like-new Smith torch, hose and regulator set for a friend of mine on flea bay darned cheap, don't overlook the "used" market.
 
Theres something to be said for having a portable set, but those just dont get much done and will likely run out in the middle of a job. Mine are the 125 cf and are just small enough to move around the farm. The 80 cf tanks would probably be easier. I bought mine locally, I think they were about $350 for the pair. I just exchange when empty.
 
The torch would be okay. The tanks would be like a schizophrenic girl who lets you start but throws you off before you're done.
You'd be disappointed.
 
(quoted from post at 07:59:36 02/06/21) The torch would be okay. The tanks would be like a schizophrenic girl who lets you start but throws you off before you're done.
You'd be disappointed.

Those small sets are useful with a spare set of tanks.

Most of us also have a full sized set in the shop.

They are great to use for small heating & brazing jobs.

If ya have a big job then ya have to move the big set to the work.
 
I've had a set like that for many years. Works great for small jobs and things where you need portability.

But you have to keep in mind that it has limitations.
A Prius can't do what a truck can do, and that set can't do what a full sized torch set will do.
 
I have the exact model on my work truck and I'm pretty sure my employer bought it from Northern Tool.
As noted below, the real advantage to it is that it is portable. If this will be used for home use, get the full sized bottles and a wheeled cart to go with it.
We get our replacement bottles from Orschelns and, yes, we have to have replacement bottles with us because it seems we run out all the time.
Okay, call me super paranoid or super negative, but one more thing....if you are getting an oxy-acetylene torch for the first time, consider telling your insurance (wo)man that you have one. It's possible that your torch could do some real damage to your shop and your insurance company will put up all kinds of roadblocks when it comes time to settle your claim. Another thought: Even if your torch does NOT start the fire, the firemen would like to know that there is an acetylene torch in your shop when they come to put the fire out.
 
Consider oxy propane rather than oxy acet., Propane is less expensive and with a 3/4 set of oxy tanks and a 20 lb., propane you can move the complete unit around easily even with out a cart. I have a set of oxy propane and do cutting and bending with it. For all the blacksmithing I do or brazing it is grand.
 


I have my dads small set from the gunshop like that. Very limited time if you start cutting. Good for very occasional brazing and heating jobs.
 
I'm cheap--I made my own--A fire extinguisher and a small LP tank they used to use to demonstrate adding LP to a diesel.
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I robbed the cutting head off of it for my big torch
 
(quoted from post at 08:17:16 02/06/21) I've had a set like that for many years. Works great for small jobs and things where you need portability.

But you have to keep in mind that it has limitations.
A Prius can't do what a truck can do, and that set can't do what a full sized torch set will do.

Say what? Use my Prius all the time. Yesterday was a pto shaft, post driver, and other tools.


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That is a fine torch and regulators but for use around the shop, you would want larger tanks and longer hose.
 

No thanks. lol But I have put 8 50# bags of feed in there. That's about all I want to carry into the barn in one trip anyway. Pickup has so much crud in it between the tool box, winch, bale mover, fence posts and wire, I couldn't get a ton in it if I wanted to. I do haul 8 bags with it and also in the back of the expedition, depending upon what I'm driving and whether I want 40 mpg or 12 mpg. Use the pickup to haul the gas, diesel, and kerosene.
 

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