[TheForge] switching torches

[Larry and Pat Brown]

I like the seats on the smith torches and the basic feel, have been using 
them for years. But I have welding supplies around me and I only have to 
wait a few days for an odd ball tip which is not often.
LB

At 03:11 AM 12/4/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>hello;
>
>for many years i have used a smith equipment oxy-fuel torch for both
>cutting, brazing, and welding. the problem i am facing is being able to
>purchase new cutting and welding tips locally. i can no longer afford to
>pay the premium prices i have been paying when ordering online and then
>waiting for the tip to arrive. i ordered a propane welding tip two weeks
>ago and it still has not come in. i like the balance and feel of the
>smith torch for both cutting and welding. i am going to switch to either
>harris or victor. i would like to hear from others their experience with
>either brand. a deciding factor would be which supports the use of
>propane better. another deciding factor would be which supports small
>cutting, brazing, welding, and heating ( down to 1/16" ). i would also
>like to hear if i should consider other brands. i know harris and
>victor i am able to purchase tips at farm&fleet, the local welding
>supply store, and the welding supply stores in rockford and aurora,
>illinois.
>
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>Terry L. Ridder ><>
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