I've tried the oxy-mapp set ups.
It works. But the oxygen does not last long. (It's been a long while
so I can't recall how long but I do recall it wasn't long...)
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Braun" <doug@dougbraun.com>
To: "Shop-Talk List" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 3:56 PM
Subject: Light-duty oxy-gas setup?
>
> Hello,
>
> While working on my Model A, I have some tasks that
> require a torch, such as:
>
> Heating steel rivets red hot to set them.
> A bit of blacksmith-type work on a bit of bent frame.
> Possibly shrinking some body sheet metal.
>
> I'm pretty sure that my ordinary propane torch isn't
> adequate for these tasks, but I would rather not have
> to get a full oxy-acetylene setup.
>
> (I doubt I will need to do actual gas welding, since I
> already have a MIG setup w/ argon.)
>
> I have seen a Bernz-O-Matic MAPP/Oxygen set for $49.95
> that uses disposable oxygen and gas cylinders. Has
> anyone tried one of these? Would I find it pathetic?
> How long do those 1 CF disposable oxygen cylinders (at
> $9 each) last?
>
> I could also get the $239.99 HF mini-oxy-acetylene
> setup, I guess. It has a 10 cf acetylene cylinder and
> a 20 cf oxy cylinder. Is it any good? How much might
> it cost to fill those cylinders?
>
> Any advice would be welcome!
>
> Doug
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