Can A Harbor Freight Torch Cut It In The Hot Rod World? (Dropping My Steering Arms & Torch Review)

Continuing to step forward again after replacing the straight Model A Ford front axle with a swap meet find dropped Model A axle, I tackle dropping my steering arms so I can reinstall the tie rod... but can this be done with a Harbor freight torch?? Take a look and see if a Harbor Freight Olsen Heavy Duty Torch Kit has what it takes to heat the F1 Ford pickup steering arms up enough to bend them to their new positions. Along the way I'll go through some of the issues with setting up the Harbor Freight torch and give my review on how it performed!!
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[@betweenthesharksgarage]

thanks for the shout outs man. Thats a big step getting that done! Good on you man

[@randiegadberry5448]

You can peal the hoses apart to give you more clearance for your gauges. I just called my welding supplier in Sandpoint for pricing. I’m working on a 1924 Dodge Brothers Touring. It has no front brakes. They only had rear mechanical brakes. I’m considering Mustang II front suspension for it. Enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming!

[@AJStarch]

Thanks Randie. Yeah, I’d definitely be upgrading the brakes on your Dodge… can’t imagine trying to drive on todays mean streets with only rear mechanical brakes, yikes!

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

Hi AJ, my son just bought me a set of those. I haven’t used them yet but it looks like all in all they worked out good for you. That’s encouraging. Great video and nice job. Thanks!

[@AJStarch]

Thanks Bill. I’m not mad at the torch for what I paid so you should be real happy with a gifted set!

[@zangzang1268]

Careful with that heat over the concrete, it'll pop out pieces violently. A piece of plate or even sheet metal under the work area is a good idea.

[@AJStarch]

That’s a good safety tip! It’s hard to tell from the camera angle but I was pretty far away from the concrete so I think I was ok. Thanks for watching!

[@zangzang1268]

@@AJStarch Looked like you were getting close enough for some concern on the camera, perhaps you were not. Either way, now you know about it and that's what matters. There should be some video online to give you more information bro.
With normal eye protection used (Tinted Goggles) there isn't much danger from popping concrete causing injury, but it will startle the crap out of you with a 6300 degree torch in your hand and screw up the concrete surface.
I picked up a similar Oxy-Acetylene setup from Northern Tool for my home shop and use it much the same as you. Heating to break things free, to fit things together and of course to heat and bend metals. Had it about 10 years and it's worked out well thus far. Same size tanks as what you are using, I mounted everything on a converted hand truck.
Too many times you see guys heating with a cutting torch head - wrong wrong wrong. The heat is localized to superheat for cutting. Heating applications is what the Rosebud tip was designed for as you demonstrated.