Mini-Cutting Torch

nick c · Feb 8, 2008

Anyone have much experience with one of these style torch sets? A torch would really come in handy for my current projects but my garage space is limitted and until I get my own place I'm thinking one of these will be the ticket.

I'm curious how long a tank would last? Anyone use one? I did a little bit of HVAC work in college and the service tech's all had them in their vans, but they used them for sweating copper.

just lookin for some feedback...
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pokey · Feb 8, 2008

I have a similar setup for service work and longer wheeling trips and they work just like the larger ones. Biggest issue is the oxy goes real fast when cutting.

GRNTACO · Feb 8, 2008

pokey said:
Biggest issue is the oxy goes real fast when cutting.

X2 but they come in handy around here.

ShaftyVonHelmet · Feb 8, 2008

Had one like that and got tired of filling the oxy. Traded em in on bigger bottles and now have a empty bottle tote.
Dustin

T_MADD1 · Feb 9, 2008

I have one similar to that. I have a full size oxy bottle that I hook to it in the garage.

nick c · Feb 9, 2008

just out of curiousity anyone have a recent number on what the full-size bottles of oxy and acctylene or going for? I know some people have owned tanks, and others do the 'rental'...

kingkrawler · Feb 14, 2008

Buddie has one and I've used it on lots of stuff. Works great 'cept for the tanks go quick. $35 at the local shop for bottle swap.

CHOP SHOP · Feb 14, 2008

dont buy it for your shop, it uses oxy and fuel quickly. I have fullsize tanks at the shop and bought one of these almost new off C.L. for $120. it works great and is great for camping and wheeling and service work as a second torch. if using it as a primary torch you will find it is usually out of oxy. if you dont fab much maybe, but I have done work in the feild and ran out a full oxy before the job was done. I end up loading up my bigger set usually unless its something small.:booo: