[TheForge] Need recommendation for a welding/cutting torch

[Ralph Sproul]

Larry,  I'm surprised that you went to check the community colleges and
vo-tech schools and they didn't offer any welding classes.  Our schools are
loaded with a waiting list for these classes (or maybe that is what you
meant when refering to these schools not offering classes currently).

At any rate, look in their book stores as they usually carry the books for
the class if they offer them.  The book "Welding - principals &
applications" by Larry Jeffus/Harold V. Johnson, has been a good general
welding reference for me over the years.  Maybe an online book search of
someone on this list might have a second copy for sale if they have one.

Ralph

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Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 1:48 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Need recommendation for a welding/cutting torch


>
> I hope you don't mind a question from a beginner.  Right now I've got  my
> basic forging equipment but I need to get a torch to allow me to weld,
cut,
> braze, solder, and spot heat.   I've found lots of vendors for  Smith and
Victor
> equipment and remember the Henrob torch being discussed on the  list but
can't
> seem to find it in the archives.  Could you give me any  recommendations
on
> vendors and what to look for when buying this type of  equipment?  I also
need
> some training so I checked  my local community college and vo-tech school
but
> they aren't offering  any welding or metalworking classes at this time.
Since
> I can't find a  class are there any books or online sources you could
> recommend to get me  started learning more about tools and techniques?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice and input.
>
> Larry
>
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