KDF Baja
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Joined: October 25, 2003
Posts: 247
Location: Minnetrista, MN
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 Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 12:33 pm Post subject: gas torch |
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i was at menards, and for $40, there was a torch kit with 2 small cylinders of oxygen and MAPP gas. they came with welding/brazing rods. what can i really do with a tool like this?
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busman78
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Joined: August 17, 2004
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Make a mess. It would be okay if you do a little brazing, possibly some light welding on thin metal. The bottles do not hold much gas, so small projects would be the thing to remeber. I use MAPP gas with a electric trigger handle when shrinking dents, puts out enough heat and easy to handle.
If you have a need to weld, get a real set up with acetylene. Bottles around 30cf is a good hobby set up. If you plan is to do body work, like replace metal pieces, invest in a wire feed unit, even the 110V systems are good, add a small bottle of Co2 and you are ready to go. Just sold my acetylene gas outfit, after getting a wire feed unit ten years ago the gas system had not been used. |
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