> 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
I've used the oxy/mapp setup for years. It works great for heating and very
very limited welding, well, more like brazing. For what you described, it
would be fine. As was mentioned, buy at least twice as many oxy bottles as
mapp. I have graduated to large oxy/acet tanks, but sometimes find for
small jobs it's easier to grab the oxy/mapp than drag the tanks out.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'67 MGBGT
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