Blow tourch

American Lead · February 11th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Hi guys, I have been thinking about buying a new blowtorch because the naphtha gas one is getting worn out after almost 60 years, I will buy a new naphtha gas one next weekend from a used store, But i was wondering how the small oxy sets work for you guys?

Thanks
Robert

J-(Chicago) · February 11th, 2008, 06:19 PM

I used to use a Tiger torch for roofing. I believe it was even made in Canada, .

Are you using it to melt snow or what?

I think you are a pretty rare breed using one of those ol' naptha gals.

ozoneblue · February 11th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Keith Just what are you using it for? I am using oxygen & propane for heating & cutting ,works pretty good, The propane is a little cheaper & more accessible around here. Dosent work as good for welding but they dont make coat hangers like they use to! LOL I use the small oxy Acc outfit for portable use in my AC work.But you wouldent be happy with them as a cutting torch 2 or 3 cuts on a frame & time to go get more oxy . The small bottles of MAPP gas work great for heating nuts & bolts for breaking loose.

American Lead · February 25th, 2008, 04:57 PM

WOO HOO, I got a propane the other day and what a difference... I am thrilled to have somthing I can get in small places with, especially for pipe soldering... Although I still like the naptha...

Thanks guys,
robert

ozoneblue · February 25th, 2008, 09:58 PM

You gotta try the MAPP gas Hand held like a propane but %%% more heat directed on that 1 place you need it .Still what are your expiations of your torch set up ?

February 11th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	Blow tourch Hi guys, I have been thinking about buying a new blowtorch because the naphtha gas one is getting worn out after almost 60 years, I will buy a new naphtha gas one next weekend from a used store, But i was wondering how the small oxy sets work for you guys? Thanks Robert __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

February 11th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	I used to use a Tiger torch for roofing. I believe it was even made in Canada, . Are you using it to melt snow or what? I think you are a pretty rare breed using one of those ol' naptha gals. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

February 25th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
American Lead 2Blue 55 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 455	WOO HOO, I got a propane the other day and what a difference... I am thrilled to have somthing I can get in small places with, especially for pipe soldering... Although I still like the naptha... Thanks guys, robert __________________ Classic cars are my drug of choice

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February 11th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	Keith Just what are you using it for? I am using oxygen & propane for heating & cutting ,works pretty good, The propane is a little cheaper & more accessible around here. Dosent work as good for welding but they dont make coat hangers like they use to! LOL I use the small oxy Acc outfit for portable use in my AC work.But you wouldent be happy with them as a cutting torch 2 or 3 cuts on a frame & time to go get more oxy . The small bottles of MAPP gas work great for heating nuts & bolts for breaking loose.

February 25th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
ozoneblue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 503	You gotta try the MAPP gas Hand held like a propane but %%% more heat directed on that 1 place you need it .Still what are your expiations of your torch set up ?