If you are set on the big torch Harbor Freight sells a similar one for about
$11 cheaper ($29.99). Appears to not be as long a hose and the tool does
not look as long. They are constantly sending me 20-25% off coupons as well
which would make it even cheaper. I have one and use it for weeds and
melting ice on brick and can attest to the fact that when you squeeze the
trigger it sounds like a jet engine.
See here:
https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.h
tml
or this one at $19.99 (says it goes to over 3000 degrees)
https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html
Assuming you have a Harbor Freight in the area.
Earlier in the week I kicked off some conversation on Shelton planes and now
Harbor Freight. I am really dragging down the quality of the list....
Ed O'
-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-bounces@s...] On Behalf Of Bill
Webber via OldTools
Subject: Re: [OldTools] Need some help with heat treating O1 steel
Thanks guys, Mike, Scott, Don, Kermit, Scott, John, et al,
1. Most folks thought the big torch was OK but over kill. I have a couple
old propane torches from back in the copper pipe days but I never liked
them. Larry Williams liked the big torch. I haven't purchased one yet but
they are not expensive and look like they would be easy to adapt to a
made-up holding fixture. More horse power, right?
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