What do you think about the Henrob 2000 (Dillon Mark IV) Master Torch Kit (part # 19200 from Eastwood (http://www.eastwood.com/))? Will that allow me to use oxy-acetylene without the heat distortion common to gas welding?

Can I fill holes in sheetmetal with that setup?

Thanks for the advice.

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[ 06-25-2004, 04:51 AM: Message edited by: cturner ]

I too want to know about this torch. I'm flip-flopping on this or a jewelers torch to do "hammer welding" on panels thats discussed in previous threads by MartinSR.

My earlier post should have given more info about the kit. From Eastwood's Web site:

Welds Like a TIG, Cuts Like a Plasma Cutter - With the Henrob 2000 from Cobra Torches just change the tip and you can do either. This oxy-acetylene is the best of both worlds. From the most delicate aluminum to plate steel over 1/2" thick, while operating at only 4 psi. This master kit comes with 3 additional pieces not found in the standard kit (curved extension, #0.5 and #2.5 tips). Used and recommended by many of the most renowned metal workers and fabricators Lifetime manufacturer's warranty. Made in the USA.Price is $419.99

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I'm bumping this thread to the top in case it was overlooked earlier. I understand MIG is the preferred method, but I want to go with gas. I’ve read Finch’s Welder’s Handbook, and he recommends learning gas welding first. I don’t think there is a Basics thread covering gas welding--maybe I missed it.

I dont know much about this setup but I saw a demonstration at a swap meet and the guy was welding aluminum cans together. A friend bought one about 6 years ago and he welded patch panels in and it was very little distoration on the metal and litterly no metal build up at the weld. I would think it is like a art when using it, like tig welding. I was very impressed with the unit and they have been around for a while. You will just have to pratice to get used to it and I have a mig welder and if you get good you can weld better than a mig. Hell anyone can mig weld.

I have a couple of friends that have them. they are very impressive. It uses less gas than the regular torch. Cuts metal cleaner and welds better. The heat ring is way smaller than the regular torch. A lot for the famous metal shapers use this torch in there metal working videos, I think Covell is one of them. It's worth the money!!

I have one, but I do not have the skills to use it (bought a used one off ebay cheap). One of these days I gotta get it out and practice with it.

You should check out Kent White's website www.tinmantech.com. (http://www.tinmantech.com.) I have a few of his videos from eastwood. He does all sorts of repairs with oxy-acetylene everything from patch panels in cars to building airplanes out of aluminum. He swears by the Meco midget which you can convienently get at his site. As soon as I get a little extra cash I'm going to have to get one. He makes it look like it is the ultimate for resto work. I hope to prove him right. If anyone is using this torch I would be interested in a quick review. Thanks for your time Guys hope my first post might help.