I'll usually have a project i could use a tool for and think ill use it all the time. I'll get it use it for the project then hardly touch it. The kicker is when I pay more for the tool than if I just bought the thing I was making.
Tips from someone with some experience. Make sure you tighten the valve on the bottle well when you are through otherwise you may not have any gas when you try to use it next. Leather shoes can save your foot from a serious burn from slag (it happened to me.) Wear long leather gloves. The metal stays hot for a long time and it will burn unprotected skin extremely fast. NEVER weld or cut on concrete. Concrete contains a lot of water which will cause the concrete to pop sending hot pieces of concrete flying. Finally always wear eye protection. Sorry to sound like a safety cop but there is a real risk of you aren't extremely vigilant. Good luck with the torch. PS wire welders are fun too.
LOL! I love safety tips! It's funny you say concrete will pop. I learned that right on this video. My very first time trying to use it I touched the flame to the concrete and it popped and threw "junk" up in my face! I'm sure glad I had on the goggles. I do have a wire feed welder and am learning that too. This metal stuff is fun.Thank you so much Robert and I'll try to stay safe.......
+jster1963 go to a masonary supply and get some fire bricks. They build the inner chamber of fireplaces with em. You can arrange what your cutting or heating on them and they will take all the heat you can throw at them without explosive popping.
I'm not offended at all about safety advice! I love to get advice from guys that have experience. Thank you for your advice and I will take that advice. Thank you again......
Thanks for the write up! I've been interested in Oxy/Acet for awhile and I even took a basic class to learn. I thought it might help with my blacksmithing by isolating a small area to heat and bend. Now you got me thinking of getting a set!
I've been thinking of getting one of these for many years and I just decided to do some research and your video was the first one viewed, I think you did a great job and I'm inspired even more after your presentation. Thx for sharing.
As an apprentice HVAC Tech, Steam Fitter & Plumber, used a rig similar to yours for soldering & brazing copper, as well as small torch jobs, the smaller bottles surely makes it very portable. Your becoming proficient in many different trades, keep up the great work!
Joe Sangster Thank you Joe! I'm really enjoying myself in the shop! I've seen the HVAC guys use the rig you described. I talked to a couple of those guys about it. So far I love it for my home shop. Thanks again.....
I love the lil speech there at the beginning I believe this is the very best way to learn find something your interested in watch how it's done and give it a go. Good for you bud thanks for making this video
Very cool, I'm a newbee too, I used a torch like 35 years go when I was a diesel mechanic working my way through engineering school. Don't remember much. this was super fun to watch. I think I'll get a kit and watch a few more videos and relearn how to use the torch. Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much! I love tools and have wanted this for some time. I haven't used it since this video, but I have it for when I need it. Good luck.....
Love the honesty of your video, linked in from another welding video. OxyAcetylene appeals for the portability.... for heating, like you said. I am not good at welding at all LOL
So PRACTICE systematically. Anyone can learn to weld, but STUDY the professionals and READ. The Oxwelder's Handbook, 1939 version preferred, was written at the peak of OA industrial welding at the beginning of the WWII era. Cheap online, totally worth it, you'll enjoy what you learn.
Man i digg your laid back positive attitude about everything, thank you for the info about this rig im contemplating on getting it myself. They could have stepped their game up in the goggles department but otherwise seems like a decent setup for the everyday gearhead.
Matt Pariset It really is a great DIYer's rig. I've seen some HVAC guys use a similar torch in a store freezer. I just wanted something to heat a stuck bolt here and there. Or cut something small. This works for me. And thanks a million for the kind words......
Hey, I've always wanted to buy a set, but like yourself, I have no experience but a lot of needs. This gives me a boost of confidence that I could get the hang of it and not have to take work to a shop. I'll have to bump this up on my wishlist. Thanks!
SHAKA38 I've wanted one for a long time. It would have really helped a lot on my tractor restoration! I didn't want the big one because I won't use it that much. So this small one is perfect for me. I'm glad this helped. And thank you very much......
Wow, its cool to see my people on here. I'm from St Louis too! I was a fabricator/welder years ago. Anyway, its cool to see a local doing these videos. I am now a happy subscriber. :-)
Joseph Putnam Thank you so much! But I have a bit of bad news. I’m not from Saint Lewis. My family and I took a vacation there and we all got TShirts. If it helps we all loved it! We still talk about how great of a time we had. Thanks again and sorry......😬
Thanks for the video, and I’m glad you’re trying something new. From now on, please never use a torch against concrete. Concrete has moisture in it and if you heat it with a torch, it will explode.
A good tool to have. I'm not a pro with the torch either, but it was the first thing I learned on in high school. I have a similar setup made by ESAB. I went with a small torch because I never need to do much past 1/4 inch, and usually much smaller gauge than that.
I wanted something small too. I don't do this for a living and will rarely need it, but it sure is cool when you do! And thank you very much Robby.......
I remember my father and his friends working on cars and using the torch to free broken bolts. I got it for that, but like that I can cut and weld with it. I don't know how to do that yet, but I'll learn. And thank you....
Thanks, I’m on the same boat. I don’t need it, but want it and I can see how it can come in handy once I have it. Thanks for your video, it was very informative for a newbie welder like me.
Cool review, I'm like you, I see something I don't really have a use for but want it. I then buy it and play with it and usually end up being pretty good at using it.
Same way I started learning. This will be a handy well used tool in your shop. 👍 I’ll add,, with my set when I’m through welding, once I shut off my tanks I’ll bleed the lines and back off the gauges so there is no psi and the diaphragm in the gauge won’t have any tension. They’ll last longer too.
5:42 way better flame. I’m sure you’ve found out by now but I usually set my acetylene around 7-8 then I slightly crack both oxygen and acetylene on the torch handle. When you light it you should be pretty close to the flame you need. The way you did it works but if you were ever near a wall or something nice you don’t wanna soot it up. Good video man!
If you do any mechanical work on a regular basis, a torch is a must have! Once you get proficient at using it and learn to set your regulators (I'm sure you researched it) you'll wonder how you ever got by with out one.
I consider myself pretty slick with a torch ( in an automotive garage capacity) but I also have an induction heater, no flame, which I personally think is also invaluable, especially around fuel tanks and cv and rack and pinion boots and nuts where you have to save/keep the bushing under it.
I've had a torch since I was 17 years old. When I first started welding that's what I used. Now I only use it to heat stuff up. Had to have the regulators rebuilt a few years ago.
Love your honesty. I had to laugh at the need for new looking bottles though. This setup is great for the small time hobbyist or a trades man that has to schlep the unit around. IE HVAC repair man. Also great if you only use it once or twice a year. Other than that, you need bigger bottles. If you keep practicing your welding, you will find a need for refills far more than you want. Second, that was not a neutral flame there. A neutral flame is longer and is on the verge of turning yellow. This allows the inert gases, water and CO2, to protect the surfaces from oxidizing. The flame you had was excellent for freeing stuck or rusted bolts. Keep up the great work and I did enjoy the video. Thumbs up.
True. True and true! I have a lot of learning to do. I will work on that neutral flame. And really, I will only use this once or twice in a year. I just think it's cool! And thank you so much.......
If you become proficient at oxy/acetylene welding, it is a relatively easy transition to TIG welding. Out in farm country, they turned us loose in the metal shop with oxy/acetylene in 7th grade shop class. Pretty sure that doesn't happen anymore. Stay safe and have fun.
Thank you so much! We didn't have shop classes until 9th grade. I had wood, metal, and auto shop. I loved them all. I want to learn to TIG weld and was hoping this might help. Thanks again.....
You are the man! Thank you so much! You are a hop, skip, and jump away from me. I'm in St. Charles. I think I've made it up your way before in about 30-40 mins. Thanks again......
You can weld thinner metal than most TIG machines will handle by using a torch. Torches were the only game in town for aircraft and similar work before TIG was invented. A good source of affordable torches is Ebay. (I collect, sell and rebuild OA equipment.) Check the Oxy Fuel threads on Weldingweb for a lot more information.
Love the fact that you are trying. I recently started welding with O.A. my self. Quick tip always clean the metal that you are about to weld. I mean really clean it sand it wire brush it what ever you need to do to get it clean. Keep burning my friend.
Take a class at your local community college, that’s what I did years ago. They’re fun and addictive! I ended up taking all of them, I can gas, mig, tig and arc weld now. Back then it was just around a $100.00 a semester and supply cards were like $10.00.
Learning to weld now is about 5k for a nights course about 5 hours a night for about a thousand hours. Thats with certification for a job.. Personally... I would just call some welding companies and ask if someone can teach me.. maybe i buy pizza and beer.. every day i learn.. They get fed and i learn from actual guys doing it. No way your gonna spend 5k in food and beer learning.. after a month of complete hands on training with guys that live and breathe it.. your gonna be 100x better than any night course you can take. Just my opinion.
I don't want to scare you, but what I'm about to tell you is Very Important - NEVER try to use an Acetylene bottle immediately after it has been laying on it's side. Acetylene bottles have a sponge like material inside the bottle, and the sponge is impregnated with ACETONE and the Acetylene Gas is absorbed by the Acetone. If an Acetylene bottle has been on it's side, remove the Regulator if attached, and crack open the Tank Valve to blow out any Acteone that may have gotten into the valve. - If you don't, as soon as Oxygen contacts Acetone (when you turn on your Torch) it will cause an EXPLOSION, and if you're not using Anti-Flashback Arrestors , it can flash all the way back into your Tanks. KABOOM ! - I'm a Union Certified Top Millwright / Certified Welder-Fabricator and I have actually seen that happen to an inexperienced person.
001DesertRat I've read that! I'm a cautious person and I researched oxy/acetylene and have seen that mentioned a lot! I'll be careful. And thank you very much......
Right , acetylene is 20% stable , it needs the acetone and internal membrane to make it safer. Use no oil around the oxy , my professor in college , who worked the ship yards in San Diego , ,lost a coworker to an oxy explosion because the torch he hooked up to use had a spider on the fitting , the oil in the spiders body set the oxy off.
Handy little kit. When lighting, have just the acetylene on and turn it up until it stops smoking. Then increase the oxygen until you achieve the small cone you want. The torch is much too small for welding that thick stuff. You would need a much bigger nozzle and up the pressures to suit. You also want to get it set up so you are comfortable and able to really stare right into the weld puddle, and feed the rod in. In other words you need to get close up, which takes nerve when you are learning. Keep practicing. Gas welding is a very satisfying process if you can get it right. If someone close by can spend a half hour with you showing you the basics it would pay dividends. For heating things up for dismantling etc it will be very handy. Mart.
Thank you so much! I wish I had a mentor near that could spend a little time teaching me. Maybe someday. Those are great tips on the settings and I will give that a try next time. That set came with 0 or OO tips so I do know it's light duty. I just don't know what light duty is yet, but I'm sure I will learn. Thanks again Mart.......
Not a bad first time. A quick tip when cutting slightly angel the flame in the direction your cutting and it will kept ur metal hot so you don't have to stop every few inches to heat it up to cut. Great video.
Thank you so much! I'm sorry I don't know how long it will last. I've only used it on these videos. I think I use it in 3 videos. Thank you again and sorry I could not help.....
Wow as a 19 year old I know how to weld sorta but I was looking at buying this to cut some stuff off our flatbeds at work but didn’t know how to use it and this video was helpful
Great job. Good info. I haven't read any comments, so I don't know if anyone else has told you... Although I've never tried it myself, but I'm 99.9% sure that butter cant cut anything. But it sure is good on biscuits or pancakes or waffles. All jokes aside, I'm like you, when I see an interesting tool that I've never used, I just have to get it & invent a project to use it on. In fact, I tell everyone when we go to a supercenter, keep me away from the tool isles or I'll end up with a mortgage. & shoes... keep me away from the shoe isles too. Hah.
That's cool how you just try new things. I did that with my e-bike build. I've used torchs for 30 years and then used Propylene which is hotter and last longer but you need the torch rig for that. But I'm thinking to use a plasma cutter instead. Their a little more harder to work with but all you need is the plasma cutter with a air compressor. No gas needed.
I bought the larger kit about 10 yrs ago, doesn't get much use, but the regulators and torch have held up well. Think you would be happier with bigger bottles.
I have no idea how much I will use this, but so far I've only used it in this video. I love that I will be able to free really stuck bolts. That's my real reason for buying it. I love that it has the ability to weld, even though I don't have the ability yet;-) And thank you very much......
Micah MacArthur That all depends on what you're gonna use it for. The portable setups will work but are definitely not the best if you plan to do a lot of bending or cutting steel, but they are perfect for lugging into attics when you need to braze copper lines for central air conditioners.
Nice little rig. You should have a fire extinguisher handy whenever you are using it. Hot metal can go flying all over the place and land anywhere. Of course you know not to have any flammable liquids around but even combustibles like cardboard, plastic or a waste basket can easily catch fire with the temperatures you produce. I've seen a few near disasters happen even to seasoned professionals. Enjoy your rig and keep your wits about you whenever you use or store it.
Pook Atim Thank you so much! Great tips! I try my best to be safe and I love it when someone sheds light on things I miss. I would hate to hurt myself with my hobby and have to miss work. I still need my real job, lol. Thanks again.....
Thanks for the video! Ended up buying one two days ago and already put it to use cutting off some seriously rusted exhaust manifold bolts. How are you liking it two years later?
I got it to cut off rusty bolts. However, I haven't used it since this video. I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to have. hopefully I can mess around with it this spring if I have time. And thank you very much......
I'm looking into getting one because I need a way to cut 1/2 Inch plate and 1/4 Inch plate. All I have for metal cutting at the moment is my angle grinder and my chop saw.
I’ve cut 1/4” with it but not 1/2”. It should be able to do that. I don’t know how much gas it uses either. Try to check with someone that cuts plates with oxy/acetylene and see if it will work for you. Good luck and thank you.....
I don’t know anything about any of this but was just looking at a Lincoln Port A Torch on OfferUp. This looks identical to the Lincoln except it’s red. The Lincoln is black. Currently the Lincoln is actually a little cheaper at Lowes. Weird, thats for sure. Great vid, thanks!
I've got tig and mig everlast welders and have been looking for a good oxy-fuel setup. I've always wondered about the quality of the harbor freight kit.
I bought the torch, gauge set in the black carry box a while ago, ($50 back then), and renigged when I found out how much ox & actylene bottles would cost me. So I went back to angle grinders and such and this vid reminded me to sell the unused kit. How about $40? It all looks quite nice and sufficient according to my past years of cutting, welding, and brazing working for John Deere. No hoses or tanks; just the head kit aforementioned.
Gary Chandler It does cost a lot if you’re going to use it all the time. I’ll just use mine to heat a stuck nut or bolt. I’ve only used it in this video so far. So I will rarely use this. And I think that’s a great price for someone looking for a small rig. Thank you and good luck.....
HardTimesMarine D LOL! No worries. I don't get offended easily. I only used it on this video, so I don't know how long it last. I'll try to post another video when I use it again. Thanks a lot......
@1AmMediaNET -- Length of time is dependant on Two primary things ; First , the SIZE of your Oxy & Acetylene bottles , and Second , HOW you are USING your Oxy & Acetylene . If you are using the ''Rosebud'' to heat a piece of metal to ''Cherry Red'' , then you are going to go through your Gas pretty quickly . Or , if you are using a Cutting Torch the size of the Tip and the Thickness and Amount of the material to be cut will determine your Gas usage .
Oxy-Acetylene is great if you have a workshop and can get the big bottles and get a supplier to refill them, buying small bottles tends to cost a lot. If you are going to weld you will need flux on the end of your rod so the metal runs, get the welding area nice and hot first. Acetylene is there to burn the oxygen and keep it alight. The majority of heat derives form the oxygen, by upping the oxygen you up the heat. When it comes to costs there are other options on the market like plasma cutters and 3 in one machines. So you can weld and cut using electric.
i have used a torch most of my life,i would get a good pair of flip up goggles and even a tinted face shield. i would bet its the same set home cheapo sells as lincoln for alot more
i have watched some of your lathe videos and some of the allis chalmers. i have a craftsman 109 lathe and a collection of old garden tractors,i have videos of some of the stuff i am working on
roger oconnor The HF torch is not the same as the one from Home Depot/Lowes. The "Lincoln Electric" torch kits are made by Harris, and I'm pretty certain the tips are not interchangeable with the HF kit. I think the HF kit does take Victor tips though.
I strongly agree. We use light tinted Jackson face shields for torch work and they are very comfortable. I use a hard hat mounted shield because it's more comfortable than the headband style and because sparks and spatter bounce. Wear clear goggles beneath your face shield. Goggles alone don't protect your face, and shields alone are inferior eye protection.
Run your acetylene pressure @ 7psi and oxygen 35 or 40 depending on the size of cutting tip and make sure you turn your bottles off when your finished. If you have problems with your regulators or torch you may have trouble finding parts for a H F set up. Be safe and have fun
I took classes at local community collage to learn how to weld it was well worth it. The instructors were master welders had a lifetime of experience. This was way back in the 90's when no RUclips, but even though we have that now It's still best to get good instruction on how to use these. We had a week of safety class before we were even allowed to touch a welder. Gas welders are dangerous the flame can reach 6000F not to mention your working with explosive gases. The college had all kinds of donated equipment we could use once we got checked out.
When you’re cutting use a quarter turn fuel and a half turn oxygen. I’m a ship fitter so I cut with torch’s on 2in plus steel all the time and when I use that it cuts smooth, my pressure usually stays at 40-80 oxygen depending on thickness and 20 propane. But acetylene heats up faster so you probably need less
Congratulations! I just bought this kit and I got the bottles refilled. My question is how long do the bottle contents last? I started using the torch today and I tested my cutting attachment which was maximum 5 mins and I did some welding which was around 15 mins total. now my Acetylene was at 200 psi and now it's less than 100, What's going on? How long do the tanks last when you use them?
Safety tip- dont let the slag drop on the concrete or weld with the piece resting on the concrete. Work away from the bottles. Use gloves. Thanks for the review, I am an expert with oxy/fuel. Bad habits will cause serious injury and property damage. Take a course at the community college.
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“Didn’t have a use for it at the time, I just wanted it”. Yep! That’s how I buy most of my tools!😀
MeanMad Mike LOL! I’m glad I’m not alone 😬
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I'll usually have a project i could use a tool for and think ill use it all the time. I'll get it use it for the project then hardly touch it. The kicker is when I pay more for the tool than if I just bought the thing I was making.
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Couldn’t agree more with all of the above comments.
Tips from someone with some experience. Make sure you tighten the valve on the bottle well when you are through otherwise you may not have any gas when you try to use it next. Leather shoes can save your foot from a serious burn from slag (it happened to me.) Wear long leather gloves. The metal stays hot for a long time and it will burn unprotected skin extremely fast.
NEVER weld or cut on concrete. Concrete contains a lot of water which will cause the concrete to pop sending hot pieces of concrete flying. Finally always wear eye protection.
Sorry to sound like a safety cop but there is a real risk of you aren't extremely vigilant.
Good luck with the torch. PS wire welders are fun too.
LOL! I love safety tips! It's funny you say concrete will pop. I learned that right on this video. My very first time trying to use it I touched the flame to the concrete and it popped and threw "junk" up in my face! I'm sure glad I had on the goggles. I do have a wire feed welder and am learning that too. This metal stuff is fun.Thank you so much Robert and I'll try to stay safe.......
+jster1963 go to a masonary supply and get some fire bricks. They build the inner chamber of fireplaces with em. You can arrange what your cutting or heating on them and they will take all the heat you can throw at them without explosive popping.
I prefer rod but welding can be fun
I'm not offended at all about safety advice! I love to get advice from guys that have experience. Thank you for your advice and I will take that advice. Thank you again......
Thank you for the tips sir.
Thanks for the write up! I've been interested in Oxy/Acet for awhile and I even took a basic class to learn. I thought it might help with my blacksmithing by isolating a small area to heat and bend. Now you got me thinking of getting a set!
You need one! It heat up metal FAST!! And thank you very much.......
I've been thinking of getting one of these for many years and I just decided to do some research and your video was the first one viewed, I think you did a great job and I'm inspired even more after your presentation. Thx for sharing.
Thank you! I hope you like yours....
Really enjoyed watching. I'm the same way, not an expert but I love to try new stuff with cool tools. Thanks for sharing
Ian Van Sice Thank you! I appreciate the kind words......
Nice informative video I liked how you did everything in front of the camera set up to both tips
Newb that hasn't welded or used a torch myself, THANK YOU SIR for your review on this!
Thank you Sir!
Thanks for the vid! I'm going to pick one of these kits up. Appreciate the time you took to demo as a 'noob' to another. Thanks!
Steve Fraser You’re very welcome! Please be careful because so many pros have warned me to be careful. And thank you very much.....
I really appreciate your humility here. Super refreshing in this day and age, thanks for uploading.
Thank you very much!
Thanks Jster! I'm a noob at it, too. I bought a Victor kit and have just started playing around. Have fun and be safe.
Thank you my man! So far I love it but I realize it gets pretty hot! So def be careful......
As an apprentice HVAC Tech, Steam Fitter & Plumber, used a rig similar to yours for soldering & brazing copper, as well as small torch jobs, the smaller bottles surely makes it very portable. Your becoming proficient in many different trades, keep up the great work!
Joe Sangster Thank you Joe! I'm really enjoying myself in the shop! I've seen the HVAC guys use the rig you described. I talked to a couple of those guys about it. So far I love it for my home shop. Thanks again.....
can’t you use propane for that
Enjoyed watching your learning process. Thanks for sharing.
I love the lil speech there at the beginning I believe this is the very best way to learn find something your interested in watch how it's done and give it a go. Good for you bud thanks for making this video
Thank you so much! I do my best learning from doing. Thanks again.....
Very cool, I'm a newbee too, I used a torch like 35 years go when I was a diesel mechanic working my way through engineering school. Don't remember much. this was super fun to watch. I think I'll get a kit and watch a few more videos and relearn how to use the torch. Thanks for posting.
Thank you very much! I love tools and have wanted this for some time. I haven't used it since this video, but I have it for when I need it. Good luck.....
Love the honesty of your video, linked in from another welding video. OxyAcetylene appeals for the portability.... for heating, like you said. I am not good at welding at all LOL
I'm a total novice, but I really enjoy learning. I hope to get the hang of this someday, And thank you so much......
So PRACTICE systematically. Anyone can learn to weld, but STUDY the professionals and READ. The Oxwelder's Handbook, 1939 version preferred, was written at the peak of OA industrial welding at the beginning of the WWII era. Cheap online, totally worth it, you'll enjoy what you learn.
Really like the way your videos are produced. You seem like a good dude. Keep up the good work!
Scott Shepherd WOW! Thank you very much for the kind words! I really appreciate that.....
Man i digg your laid back positive attitude about everything, thank you for the info about this rig im contemplating on getting it myself. They could have stepped their game up in the goggles department but otherwise seems like a decent setup for the everyday gearhead.
Matt Pariset It really is a great DIYer's rig. I've seen some HVAC guys use a similar torch in a store freezer. I just wanted something to heat a stuck bolt here and there. Or cut something small. This works for me. And thanks a million for the kind words......
I appreciate these videos. I feel like this is what RUclips should be about. No click bait. Just an honest review. Thank you again.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words…..
Kick ass for doing it yourself I'm a machinist and welder and I'm impressed by your go get it attitude
Thank you very much! I don't know why I'm just seeing this comment. But thank you....
I have had this set for over 15 years, and other then the carrying case dry routing, this thing still works great.
Awesome, Thanks!
how long does the gas last?
Hey, I've always wanted to buy a set, but like yourself, I have no experience but a lot of needs.
This gives me a boost of confidence that I could get the hang of it and not have to take work to a shop. I'll have to bump this up on my wishlist.
Thanks!
SHAKA38 I've wanted one for a long time. It would have really helped a lot on my tractor restoration! I didn't want the big one because I won't use it that much. So this small one is perfect for me. I'm glad this helped. And thank you very much......
Wow, its cool to see my people on here. I'm from St Louis too! I was a fabricator/welder years ago. Anyway, its cool to see a local doing these videos. I am now a happy subscriber. :-)
Joseph Putnam Thank you so much! But I have a bit of bad news. I’m not from Saint Lewis. My family and I took a vacation there and we all got TShirts. If it helps we all loved it! We still talk about how great of a time we had. Thanks again and sorry......😬
Thanks for the info, the viewer comments were helpful as well. BTW, we are also in St. Louis, South County. Glad to see a video from a local guy.
marc benz You’re welcome! But sorry no. I got that T-shirt on vacation in St. Louis. I live west of Chicago. And thank you!
Great video. Thanks for the in-depth review!
Thank you very much!
Great video! On my way to Harbor Freight right now to get one. Thanks for your post.
Awesome! And thank you very much! I hope you like yours as much as I like mine......
I'm in the same boat as you, great video, and great comments! Love to learn, plus I don't like depending on others. If nothing else, to know.
I hate depending on others, and thank you very much....
I bought this set to use for jewelry making. I'm done stting it up and getting ready to use it. Thanks for your informative video!
Awesome! I hope it works well for you. And thank you very much…..
Thanks for the video, and I’m glad you’re trying something new. From now on, please never use a torch against concrete. Concrete has moisture in it and if you heat it with a torch, it will explode.
Thanks for the tips!
Love this for the fact that you're no pro and honest about it. Just learning like the rest of us
Thank you so much!
Thanks for taking the time to put this up
Thank you for the kind words....
A good tool to have. I'm not a pro with the torch either, but it was the first thing I learned on in high school. I have a similar setup made by ESAB. I went with a small torch because I never need to do much past 1/4 inch, and usually much smaller gauge than that.
I wanted something small too. I don't do this for a living and will rarely need it, but it sure is cool when you do! And thank you very much Robby.......
Appreciate the honesty
I learned to cut and weld in high school and ben thinking about buying one of these
I remember my father and his friends working on cars and using the torch to free broken bolts. I got it for that, but like that I can cut and weld with it. I don't know how to do that yet, but I'll learn. And thank you....
Thanks, I’m on the same boat.
I don’t need it, but want it and I can see how it can come in handy once I have it.
Thanks for your video, it was very informative for a newbie welder like me.
Thank you! It's fun to have tools. I plan to use this when I restore my car. Thanks again....
Cool review, I'm like you, I see something I don't really have a use for but want it. I then buy it and play with it and usually end up being pretty good at using it.
Awesome! I'm the same way. And thank you so much...…...
Same way I started learning. This will be a handy well used tool in your shop. 👍 I’ll add,, with my set when I’m through welding, once I shut off my tanks I’ll bleed the lines and back off the gauges so there is no psi and the diaphragm in the gauge won’t have any tension. They’ll last longer too.
Great advice! Thank you very much....
I'm glad to see this video because I'm a bench jeweler and I have been looking for a good oxy acetylene setup for melting platinum. Thanks!
Alamo Armed Civilians I’m so glad it helped! Thank you and I hope it works well for you.....
Great review! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the kind words......
I enjoyed your video, do your research and be safe. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much! I'll do that. And thanks again......
Great vid and channel!
Thank you so much for the kind words.....
Man its hot. I like your positive energy and enthusiasm. Look like you are having fun with this.
Willie Fufu LOL! Yes, I'm having a ball. And thank you very much.....
Thanks for that, I'm a scrapper and have been thinking about a torch for while
Thank you! I hope you like yours.....
5:42 way better flame. I’m sure you’ve found out by now but I usually set my acetylene around 7-8 then I slightly crack both oxygen and acetylene on the torch handle. When you light it you should be pretty close to the flame you need. The way you did it works but if you were ever near a wall or something nice you don’t wanna soot it up. Good video man!
If you do any mechanical work on a regular basis, a torch is a must have! Once you get proficient at using it and learn to set your regulators (I'm sure you researched it) you'll wonder how you ever got by with out one.
I will def do research and try to get proficient! And thank you very much!
I consider myself pretty slick with a torch ( in an automotive garage capacity) but I also have an induction heater, no flame, which I personally think is also invaluable, especially around fuel tanks and cv and rack and pinion boots and nuts where you have to save/keep the bushing under it.
I've had a torch since I was 17 years old. When I first started welding that's what I used. Now I only use it to heat stuff up. Had to have the regulators rebuilt a few years ago.
Sweet! I can't wait to try to weld for real. And thank you very much!
jster1963 I first started welding in high school metal shop class 28 years ago. Back then I only got to stick weld and gas weld. No mig or tig.
Thank you for the review.. helped a lot
Oscar Torres You’re very welcome! And thank you....
Thank you for this video, gave me a great idea if this is worth the money or not. Thanks again
Thank you very much!
Love your honesty. I had to laugh at the need for new looking bottles though. This setup is great for the small time hobbyist or a trades man that has to schlep the unit around. IE HVAC repair man. Also great if you only use it once or twice a year. Other than that, you need bigger bottles. If you keep practicing your welding, you will find a need for refills far more than you want. Second, that was not a neutral flame there. A neutral flame is longer and is on the verge of turning yellow. This allows the inert gases, water and CO2, to protect the surfaces from oxidizing. The flame you had was excellent for freeing stuck or rusted bolts. Keep up the great work and I did enjoy the video. Thumbs up.
True. True and true! I have a lot of learning to do. I will work on that neutral flame. And really, I will only use this once or twice in a year. I just think it's cool! And thank you so much.......
If you become proficient at oxy/acetylene welding, it is a relatively easy transition to TIG welding. Out in farm country, they turned us loose in the metal shop with oxy/acetylene in 7th grade shop class. Pretty sure that doesn't happen anymore. Stay safe and have fun.
Thank you so much! We didn't have shop classes until 9th grade. I had wood, metal, and auto shop. I loved them all. I want to learn to TIG weld and was hoping this might help. Thanks again.....
I'm fairly local to you (Crystal Lake). Any time you want to try TIG welding, just let me know and I'll be glad to help.
You are the man! Thank you so much! You are a hop, skip, and jump away from me. I'm in St. Charles. I think I've made it up your way before in about 30-40 mins. Thanks again......
You can weld thinner metal than most TIG machines will handle by using a torch. Torches were the only game in town for aircraft and similar work before TIG was invented. A good source of affordable torches is Ebay. (I collect, sell and rebuild OA equipment.) Check the Oxy Fuel threads on Weldingweb for a lot more information.
Ob Fuscated I need a oxy acetylene kit for HVAC, can I get away with not using acetelyne some.way?
I bought mine for the same reason you did. Not that I needed it I just wanted to play with and minor jobs. I love it. I would highly recommend.
Awesome. Me too, and thank you.....
Thanks for the video, this was helpful
I’m so glad it helped! And thank you…..
Love the fact that you are trying. I recently started welding with O.A. my self. Quick tip always clean the metal that you are about to weld. I mean really clean it sand it wire brush it what ever you need to do to get it clean. Keep burning my friend.
ralph lopez Excellent advice! And thank you very much.....
Good Video! Once you get the hang of it I am sure you will find many uses. 👍
I bet! It seem like a cool little rig. And I bet your right on the uses! Thanks a lot........
GREAT video, thanks
Thank you very much!
Take a class at your local community college, that’s what I did years ago. They’re fun and addictive! I ended up taking all of them, I can gas, mig, tig and arc weld now. Back then it was just around a $100.00 a semester and supply cards were like $10.00.
Great advice! And I would love to, but I just don't have the time. I plan to take some courses when I retire. And thank you very much.....
Learning to weld now is about 5k for a nights course about 5 hours a night for about a thousand hours. Thats with certification for a job.. Personally... I would just call some welding companies and ask if someone can teach me.. maybe i buy pizza and beer.. every day i learn.. They get fed and i learn from actual guys doing it. No way your gonna spend 5k in food and beer learning.. after a month of complete hands on training with guys that live and breathe it.. your gonna be 100x better than any night course you can take. Just my opinion.
Great video!!!!!
matt dinelle Thank you very much!
Thank you for making that good video
Thank you very much…..
right on man Good purchase !!
Thank you Shawn!
You should do reviews on everything as a greenhorn cuz I had no idea how to use a torch and your video is effing awesome
The Midnight Coal Company LOL! Thank you very much.....
Nice, i just mine and looking forward to seeing what I can do with it
I hope you love it! And thank you very much....
I don't want to scare you, but what I'm about to tell you is Very Important - NEVER try to use an Acetylene bottle immediately after it has been laying on it's side. Acetylene bottles have a sponge like material inside the bottle, and the sponge is impregnated with ACETONE and the Acetylene Gas is absorbed by the Acetone. If an Acetylene bottle has been on it's side, remove the Regulator if attached, and crack open the Tank Valve to blow out any Acteone that may have gotten into the valve. - If you don't, as soon as Oxygen contacts Acetone (when you turn on your Torch) it will cause an EXPLOSION, and if you're not using Anti-Flashback Arrestors , it can flash all the way back into your Tanks. KABOOM ! - I'm a Union Certified Top Millwright / Certified Welder-Fabricator and I have actually seen that happen to an inexperienced person.
001DesertRat I've read that! I'm a cautious person and I researched oxy/acetylene and have seen that mentioned a lot! I'll be careful. And thank you very much......
Right , acetylene is 20% stable , it needs the acetone and internal membrane to make it safer.
Use no oil around the oxy , my professor in college , who worked the ship yards in San Diego , ,lost a coworker to an oxy explosion because the torch he hooked up to use had a spider on the fitting , the oil in the spiders body set the oxy off.
YOWZA!! I appreciate the "heads up"! I will really be careful. And thanks again......
YW , you'll read on the oxy gauge 'use no oil " , and the dish soap you use to check for leaks , make sure it has no oil in it either.
Do not open acetalen tank without regulater or kaboom
Good review my friend.
Thank you Weasel!
Handy little kit. When lighting, have just the acetylene on and turn it up until it stops smoking. Then increase the oxygen until you achieve the small cone you want. The torch is much too small for welding that thick stuff. You would need a much bigger nozzle and up the pressures to suit. You also want to get it set up so you are comfortable and able to really stare right into the weld puddle, and feed the rod in. In other words you need to get close up, which takes nerve when you are learning. Keep practicing. Gas welding is a very satisfying process if you can get it right. If someone close by can spend a half hour with you showing you the basics it would pay dividends. For heating things up for dismantling etc it will be very handy.
Mart.
Thank you so much! I wish I had a mentor near that could spend a little time teaching me. Maybe someday. Those are great tips on the settings and I will give that a try next time. That set came with 0 or OO tips so I do know it's light duty. I just don't know what light duty is yet, but I'm sure I will learn. Thanks again Mart.......
Not a bad first time. A quick tip when cutting slightly angel the flame in the direction your cutting and it will kept ur metal hot so you don't have to stop every few inches to heat it up to cut. Great video.
Excellent advice! Thank you very much...….
Thanks for sharing!
SeanLeonDrums My pleasure! And thank you......
Good review. :)
Thank you Matt!
Video was very informational. Thank you for that. How long should these size tanks last when used for cutting?
Thank you so much! I'm sorry I don't know how long it will last. I've only used it on these videos. I think I use it in 3 videos. Thank you again and sorry I could not help.....
Are the tanks stamped with the appropriate numbers to swap them out at the gas supplier
Thx for sharing with us .... You'll get the hang of it in short order ....
Kevin Williams Thank you very much Kevin!
excellent video!!
jimmy popp Thank you very much!
Wow as a 19 year old I know how to weld sorta but I was looking at buying this to cut some stuff off our flatbeds at work but didn’t know how to use it and this video was helpful
Thank you so much! And good luck with yours....
Great introduction sir.
Alvino Melgoza Thank you Sir!
Great job. Good info. I haven't read any comments, so I don't know if anyone else has told you... Although I've never tried it myself, but I'm 99.9% sure that butter cant cut anything. But it sure is good on biscuits or pancakes or waffles. All jokes aside, I'm like you, when I see an interesting tool that I've never used, I just have to get it & invent a project to use it on. In fact, I tell everyone when we go to a supercenter, keep me away from the tool isles or I'll end up with a mortgage. & shoes... keep me away from the shoe isles too. Hah.
J. R. LOL!! I was wondering where that was going! And thank you very much.....
That's cool how you just try new things. I did that with my e-bike build. I've used torchs for 30 years and then used Propylene which is hotter and last longer but you need the torch rig for that. But I'm thinking to use a plasma cutter instead. Their a little more harder to work with but all you need is the plasma cutter with a air compressor. No gas needed.
Thank you. I like trying new projects. Someday I hope to get a plasma cutter. Thanks again....
Keep on learning jster! Those oil be great sills or those growing boys you've got also.
LOL! Thank you very much......
I bought the larger kit about 10 yrs ago, doesn't get much use, but the regulators and torch have held up well. Think you would be happier with bigger bottles.
I have no idea how much I will use this, but so far I've only used it in this video. I love that I will be able to free really stuck bolts. That's my real reason for buying it. I love that it has the ability to weld, even though I don't have the ability yet;-) And thank you very much......
Micah MacArthur That all depends on what you're gonna use it for. The portable setups will work but are definitely not the best if you plan to do a lot of bending or cutting steel, but they are perfect for lugging into attics when you need to braze copper lines for central air conditioners.
I agree with both people. This kit is great for portability but the big bottles are needed for lots of work because of volume.
Nice little rig. You should have a fire extinguisher handy whenever you are using it. Hot metal can go flying all over the place and land anywhere. Of course you know not to have any flammable liquids around but even combustibles like cardboard, plastic or a waste basket can easily catch fire with the temperatures you produce. I've seen a few near disasters happen even to seasoned professionals. Enjoy your rig and keep your wits about you whenever you use or store it.
Pook Atim Thank you so much! Great tips! I try my best to be safe and I love it when someone sheds light on things I miss. I would hate to hurt myself with my hobby and have to miss work. I still need my real job, lol. Thanks again.....
I like your style. your like me, a big kid that likes to play with new stuff!
Tru dat! And thank you very much.....
Thanks for the video! Ended up buying one two days ago and already put it to use cutting off some seriously rusted exhaust manifold bolts. How are you liking it two years later?
I got it to cut off rusty bolts. However, I haven't used it since this video. I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to have. hopefully I can mess around with it this spring if I have time. And thank you very much......
I'm looking into getting one because I need a way to cut 1/2 Inch plate and 1/4 Inch plate. All I have for metal cutting at the moment is my angle grinder and my chop saw.
I’ve cut 1/4” with it but not 1/2”. It should be able to do that. I don’t know how much gas it uses either. Try to check with someone that cuts plates with oxy/acetylene and see if it will work for you. Good luck and thank you.....
How much was it to swap out the empty tanks for full tanks?
Thanks for this.
You're welcome and thank you.....
I don’t know anything about any of this but was just looking at a Lincoln Port A Torch on OfferUp. This looks identical to the Lincoln except it’s red. The Lincoln is black. Currently the Lincoln is actually a little cheaper at Lowes. Weird, thats for sure. Great vid, thanks!
Thank you! And good luck....
I've got tig and mig everlast welders and have been looking for a good oxy-fuel setup. I've always wondered about the quality of the harbor freight kit.
I want a tig machine too. I'm not a pro, but this seems fine setup for me as a hobbyist. Thank you very much and good luck......
Good video bro
Thank you very much!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sir!
I bought the torch, gauge set in the black carry box a while ago, ($50 back then), and renigged when I found out how much ox & actylene bottles would cost me. So I went back to angle grinders and such and this vid reminded me to sell the unused kit. How about $40? It all looks quite nice and sufficient according to my past years of cutting, welding, and brazing working for John Deere. No hoses or tanks; just the head kit aforementioned.
Gary Chandler It does cost a lot if you’re going to use it all the time. I’ll just use mine to heat a stuck nut or bolt. I’ve only used it in this video so far. So I will rarely use this. And I think that’s a great price for someone looking for a small rig. Thank you and good luck.....
man gave me some great laughs this video :) not picking on ya love how ya say im new to this. how long the gas last ?
HardTimesMarine D LOL! No worries. I don't get offended easily. I only used it on this video, so I don't know how long it last. I'll try to post another video when I use it again. Thanks a lot......
@1AmMediaNET -- Length of time is dependant on Two primary things ; First , the SIZE of your Oxy & Acetylene bottles , and Second , HOW you are USING your Oxy & Acetylene . If you are using the ''Rosebud'' to heat a piece of metal to ''Cherry Red'' , then you are going to go through your Gas pretty quickly . Or , if you are using a Cutting Torch the size of the Tip and the Thickness and Amount of the material to be cut will determine your Gas usage .
Kick ass you being honest was the best thing about this video and yeah most men we buy tool we might not need then and there but we want it lol
Thank you very much!! My wife doesn’t understand tools, but my viewers do😬. Thanks again.....
Oxy-Acetylene is great if you have a workshop and can get the big bottles and get a supplier to refill them, buying small bottles tends to cost a lot. If you are going to weld you will need flux on the end of your rod so the metal runs, get the welding area nice and hot first. Acetylene is there to burn the oxygen and keep it alight. The majority of heat derives form the oxygen, by upping the oxygen you up the heat. When it comes to costs there are other options on the market like plasma cutters and 3 in one machines. So you can weld and cut using electric.
I'm so sorry I just saw this. It went to my spam folder. And great info. Thanks......
How much does it cost and how much does it last?
i have used a torch most of my life,i would get a good pair of flip up goggles and even a tinted face shield. i would bet its the same set home cheapo sells as lincoln for alot more
Great tips! I can't wait to try to really weld. And thank you very much.....
i have watched some of your lathe videos and some of the allis chalmers. i have a craftsman 109 lathe and a collection of old garden tractors,i have videos of some of the stuff i am working on
I'll take a look.....
roger oconnor The HF torch is not the same as the one from Home Depot/Lowes. The "Lincoln Electric" torch kits are made by Harris, and I'm pretty certain the tips are not interchangeable with the HF kit. I think the HF kit does take Victor tips though.
I strongly agree. We use light tinted Jackson face shields for torch work and they are very comfortable. I use a hard hat mounted shield because it's more comfortable than the headband style and because sparks and spatter bounce. Wear clear goggles beneath your face shield. Goggles alone don't protect your face, and shields alone are inferior eye protection.
I have to agree with you. When I buy a torch I always look for pretty bottles.
LOL! I like new stuff to look NEW! And thank you very much.....
@Kdog -- I like pretty bottles ( 36-24-38 ) too . Lol .
Make more video's this was funny I really like when you noticed it was HOT ! Don't get mad like the video been wondering about that set....
LOL! I should know that fire make things hot, but I didn't. And thank you very much.....
Good stuff.
The Mechanic OC Thank you very much!
Run your acetylene pressure @ 7psi and oxygen 35 or 40 depending on the size of cutting tip and make sure you turn your bottles off when your finished. If you have problems with your regulators or torch you may have trouble finding parts for a H F set up. Be safe and have fun
Excellent info! And thank you very much.....
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Thank you so much!
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Back watching again. I want one of these.
Willie Fufu Lol! They are cool....
Thank you.
I took classes at local community collage to learn how to weld it was well worth it. The instructors were master welders had a lifetime of experience. This was way back in the 90's when no RUclips, but even though we have that now It's still best to get good instruction on how to use these. We had a week of safety class before we were even allowed to touch a welder. Gas welders are dangerous the flame can reach 6000F not to mention your working with explosive gases. The college had all kinds of donated equipment we could use once we got checked out.
blastman8888 I would love to take a class on welding and I might have time when I retire. Great advice! And thank you very much.....
When you’re cutting use a quarter turn fuel and a half turn oxygen. I’m a ship fitter so I cut with torch’s on 2in plus steel all the time and when I use that it cuts smooth, my pressure usually stays at 40-80 oxygen depending on thickness and 20 propane. But acetylene heats up faster so you probably need less
Great info! I learn from people helping like you. People that are experts. So thank you very much.....
Congratulations!
I just bought this kit and I got the bottles refilled.
My question is how long do the bottle contents last?
I started using the torch today and I tested my cutting attachment which was maximum 5 mins
and I did some welding which was around 15 mins total.
now my Acetylene was at 200 psi and now it's less than 100, What's going on?
How long do the tanks last when you use them?
I’m not sure. I’ve only used this setup on the 2 or 3 videos that I’ve posted. I wish I could help more, but I can’t. Sorry and thank you…..
@@jster1963 No worries, thank you as well.
Safety tip- dont let the slag drop on the concrete or weld with the piece resting on the concrete. Work away from the bottles. Use gloves. Thanks for the review, I am an expert with oxy/fuel. Bad habits will cause serious injury and property damage. Take a course at the community college.
Jon Pihl Excellent tips! I would love to take a course at the local college, but I have too much on my plate right now. And thank you very much.....
My left knee has plenty scars from slag hitting the floor & coming to a rest between the ground and my knee