[TheForge] English wheel update/torches, etc.

Thu Jun 27 07:19:01 2002

        Peter, I Agree with you completely.  I've been welding now for 40
years and the Victor aircraft torch was one of my first purchases way back
in Jr High.   I can still get parts and tips for this
thing...............although I make no claims to be a Peter
Renzetti......his puddle people are amazing.  I love to watch him run a
torch and do his "wee" sculptures.  He was doing this at the ABANA
conference in Wisconsin and always had a crowd, but that's nothing for Peter
as everyone enjoys being around that type of talent.
        If folks didn't make the confrence one of the highlights was to just
walk by on occassion (or stand for hours ) to see Peter Renzetti, Carl
Close, Tom Latane, Tina Chisena, and Paul Spaulding working on the
masterpiece in the center of all the other activities.  I'm sure it will be
featured in the Anvils Ring for you to see the work.   Just the top of the
key blew my mind as to how many hours it took.  I was talking with Paul and
believe he said 400 hours in the key alone.  Being able to watch true
masters like this makes me want to make all the rest of the confrences.
This was the first one I was ever able to attend, and I sure came away
impressed.

Ralph


----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Fels and Phoebe Palmer" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 12:32 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] English wheel update


> At 10:51 AM 6/26/02, you wrote:
>
>
> My advice is to get a used Victor or Smith  aircraft style torch  (or the
> like) and buy new tips if necessary. Get one new enough to have "O" ring
> seals   on the tips. 2 stage regulators are ideal.
> It will do all those jobs and many more, plus, you will still be able to
> get replacement tips and parts in 10 years. You get more range and
> durability plus  cutting attachment  and rosebud capabilities.
>   I think that the Henrob and those other little novelty torches are just
> expensive amusement...others will disagree enthusiastically.
>
>
>
> >Yes, its one of my fave sights even though I am not into sheet metal.
> >
> >Pete,   whats your opinion of the little Meco torch that he sells (about
> >$100)?
> >
> >http://www.tinmantech.com/html/meco_midget_torch.html
> >
> >I have an oxy propane torch which is great for everything except welding
> >steel.  I am thinking of getting a small torch like this for doing
> >delicate stuff like welding on leaf stems and , mebbe even the occasional
> >sheet metal job :)
> >
> >
> >Adam
> >
> >At 09:54 PM 6/25/2002 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> >>The Tinman is good!. He sells great ( and expensive) eye protection,
> >>planishing hammers
> >>  and supplys for torch welding aluminum and a bunch of other
> >> stuff...pricey but good..
> >>
> >>
> >>>Several years ago I found this guy's site and was amazed ay what he
could
> >>>do.  He also has an how to video for the english wheel.
> >>>
> >>>http://www.tinmantech.com/html/gallery.html
> >
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