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Title: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: fairlaniac on January 06, 2022, 10:47:17 AM

For reasons I've never obtained a cut-off torch. So that answer is currently out of the question. Is there a good portable torch that can generate adequate heat when working on things with "stuck" or "rusted" parts? I have the old hand held Benzo.... torch with the blue propane bottles. I've never looked but is there something portable like that but a little more heat?

I'm working on my '93 beater Ranger pickup and need to heat up the pinch bolt and the spindle for removal. I don't want to sit there all day holding a torch with barely enough heat to melt plastic.

Thanks,

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: Falcon67 on January 06, 2022, 11:14:41 AM

I have a older HF torch and line setup that should work well enough.  One plan - that I haven't had time to pursue - would be to gen up an oxy/propane deal (vs oxy acetylene).  I have several 30 gallon propane tanks.  I just need a decent sized oxy tank and the proper regulator, plus a cart to modify.  The down side is that oxy/propane is not a welding setup.  So I'm still thinking about it.   

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: shady on January 06, 2022, 12:56:20 PM

mapp gas is a little better.

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: fekbmax on January 06, 2022, 02:38:28 PM

Oxy/map combo is a good portable deal. I Use it for silver soldiering, aluminium and brazing commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. 

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: gdaddy01 on January 06, 2022, 03:13:25 PM

I see a lot of torches on craigslist , big and small , victor , air products , smith , all good stuff , fair prices I have seem in my area . may want to look there .

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: Falcon67 on January 06, 2022, 03:50:28 PM

Victor is usually the premium brand equipment and mostly what you'd find in an industrial welding shop.  Should be able to easy find repair parts for a Victor torch.  Mapp gas - the real mapp gas- is out of production. 

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: fairlaniac on January 06, 2022, 08:55:49 PM

Not ready for a oxy-acetylene set up. Too many combustibles and a smallish garage. However I did pick up a Bernzomatic ST8000T today using MAPP. Parts are flying off. Seems to work great and the trigger light is nice. Says it puts out 3750 degrees max.
(http://www.fairlanet.com/images/bernzo.jpg)

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: shady on January 07, 2022, 10:42:26 AM

I think those jack stands were recalled. :o

Title: Re: Looking for a quality portable torch
Post by: fairlaniac on January 09, 2022, 07:48:37 PM

Quote from: shady on January 07, 2022, 10:42:26 AM

I think those jack stands were recalled. :o

I absolutely knew someone would comment. They are NOT the recalled jack stands but thank you for looking out for me. All good.