[TheForge] [YAK] Re: Recommendations on gas welding set

[Mike Spencer]

me> I bought a Craftsman torch set from Sears in 1968.  The regulators
me> failed after only 25 years and no parts were then available.

charles> I think I have that same set.  Still looks like new.  I
charles> really like the regulators, their the smallest two stage I
charles> have seen.  I have been trying to figure out who made them
charles> for Sears.  Sears used to rebrand a lot of Harris, but this
charles> doesn't look like any Harris I have seen.  My set came in a
charles> Craftsman tool box that was fitted for the regulator,
charles> hoses(still original), additional tips and cutoff attachment.
charles> Came complete with a pocket sized hard bound Weldor's guide,
charles> and instruction manual and can of sears flux (original).

Yup, that sounds like the same set.  When the regulators failed, I
made the rounds of the suppliers and repair guys but nobody recognized
the the bits or knew the maker.  Too bad.  Torches still going great.
I think I'll replace the hoses this year whether they need it or
not. :-)  The nice steel box got refitted last year for one of my
sons.  I still have the kit's  original can of brazing flux, only half
used because coated rod became available.


Happy New Year to all!

- Mike

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