[TheForge] Harbor freight gas welding kit.

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

We agree Mikey.
I once wrote a tongue in cheek article saying that, the welding 
shop had told me torch welding was obsolete, so Saint Francis 
shouldn't  object any more.
St Francis was pissed apparently.
He did have a big old buzz box in his shop, in the corner, under 
the bench....and it wasn't so dusty....pete f

Kathy wrote:
> Peter,
> We could go on all day about the many advantages to gas welding, but lets come
> to the point: Gas welding is endless fun (once mastered) I cannot say that about
> any other process.
> Mikey
> 
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> On Behalf Of Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:47 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Harbor freight gas welding kit.
> 
> Geoff;
> I've done enough gas welding that i can weld when i'm too drunk 
> to walk very well...that's my certification for being opinionated 
> about this.
> Buying an HF torch is an invitation to buy at least 2 torches in 
> the not so distant future.
> Get a  used, brand name  set in decent shape for the same money 
> and you'll be better off.
> The technology hasn't changed much since around 1925 or so.
> One with "O" ring seals is nice and 2 stage regulators is 
> desirable ( especially oxygen). You can mix or match regulator 
> brands.
> Check your local welding supplier and see what brand they support 
> ( it makes it easier when you need replacement tips, etc).
> Smith, Victor, National,etc. are common...Victor is sort of 
> ubiquitous and parts are easily available from them and after 
> market sources.
> You'd like a cutting attachment with several tips and a rosebud 
> as well as a range of welding tips.
> What you trash while learning, are the tips, which are easily 
> replaced for most newer brand name torches.
> Buying used...watch for regulators that have line pressure that 
> slowly creeps up when sitting idle. Look for tips that have been 
> reamed out so the orifice isn't round or no longer has a 
> diminishing inside taper.
> A torch is the most versatile metal working tool i know, short of 
> a hammer and anvil.
> The learning curve is a little steep right at first, but we are 
> stubborn cusses....pf
> 
> Jerry Smith wrote:
>> Geoff,
>>
>> It's a good light to medium duty torch. If you ahve
>> welded before you can find it useful, if you are
>> learning it's an O.K. torch.
>>
>> The cost of the bottles is where the real expemse is.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> --- Geoff <gjn111 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I am thinking of buying the Harbor Freight Gas
>>> welding kit.
>>> Has anyone got and and be willing to comment on it.
>>>
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=36983
>>> Thank you
>>> Geoff
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