[TheForge] Need recommendation for a welding/cutting torch

[Jerry]

Larry,
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Jerry

At 01:48 AM 2/6/2005, you wrote:
>
>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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