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Am trying to remember where I saw this, perhaps in the Eastwood catalog...
it is an acetelyne torch that is supposed to cut as clean as a plasma cutter. It is a funny looking outfit, and requires special low pressure regulators. Looks like the full price including regulators is way higher than a plasma cutter.
Anyone seen it / used it?
thanks
EG
I believe you are thinking of the Henrob torch gun like. herd good and bad on these some never can get use to using them. Ed ke6bnl there are others names similliar torch.Quote:
Originally posted by firebird77clone
Am trying to remember where I saw this, perhaps in the Eastwood catalog...
it is an acetelyne torch that is supposed to cut as clean as a plasma cutter. It is a funny looking outfit, and requires special low pressure regulators. Looks like the full price including regulators is way higher than a plasma cutter.
Anyone seen it / used it?
thanks
EG
yes, the Henrob 2000. Deluxe kit $400, regulator set $300 = $700
Cheapest plasma cutter in my Northern catalog = $950
Would it be worth the $250 savings?
advantages, pros / cons?
need input please.
thanks
EG
I've seen them in the eastwood catalog, was wondering if they worked myself... but a cheaper plasma cutter won't cut much of anything to thick... how think will this thing cut
I personally suspect it as a joke. I have used oxy-acetalene quite a bit.Both to weld and cut and I just can't see that setup,even with acetalene only and any 'special' regulator and torch cutting as clean as a plasma. I'd have to see it to beleive it. But with modern technology being what it is, it may be. I have used acetalene torches and they do cut, but not clean. It has to mix oxygen in ,out of the surrounding air to cut . So I would immediately wonder if it would cut anything thicker than 1/8 in.
checking my catalog now...specifies over 1/2" thick...does not actually say it cuts as clean as a plasma...
I bought one of these when it was the Dillon MkIII. While it was quick on sheet metal, it is akward to use being a push cutter. As a thick cutter I found it to be worthless. Much easier , quicker and cleaner with a standard torch set. However, it does shine as a gas welder. Mostly because of the pistol grip shape not because it welds any better. Less wrist fatigue. Do I regret buying it? welllllll, um yeah. Would I buy another one? No, I spend the money on a nice Victor Jr. with a full set of tips:)
wanna sell your old setup?