Torch Welding type

[cgalutera1]

I am in the process of laying out my 4 place frame on my table. In regards to the type of welding torch, what brand are you using? How about the Cobra DHC-2000?

Carlo

[Mark Moyle]

This little rig is superb. Especially with all the tips in the tip holder combo wrench set. https://www.tinmantech.com/products/...h-accessories/
In addition to that is this little jewel “gas economizer”for saving gas. Shuts off the gas without touching the gas valves. Take it off the hanger..light it and back to work faster than you can read the last three words in this sentence.

https://www.tinmantech.com/products/welding/regulators-economizers.php

And don’t forget the hose set up for this rig...supple and in a pinch...you can pinch off the hose to shut off the gas as well...

[spinningwrench]

Why don't you TIG weld your frame? You will then have a rig for welding aluminum as well.

[way_up_north]

Alaska Bearhawk has some good youtube videos on his welding setup, well worth a watch.

[Chewie]

Smith AW1A with the tinnman hose. I tried their meco midget torch but the Smith is soooo nice and quiet there was no going back.

[davzLSA]

The smith AW1A is the torch Mark said the guys in Mexico use and they make great welds.

[Chris In Milwaukee]

Smith AW1A with the tinnman hose. I tried their meco midget torch but the Smith is soooo nice and quiet there was no going back.

Yes, the Meco is a bit “hissy”.

[whee]

Smith AW1A or a Victor J28 would be my choice. I like how they feel in my hand much better than the Meco midget.

Why don't you TIG weld your frame? You will then have a rig for welding aluminum as well.

There have been extensive debates on this topic so we probably shouldn’t ruin Carlo thread by starting that debate here since he specifically asked about torches. Also, a DC TIG machine isn’t aluminum capable and that is what a lot of guys buy for this kind of work. Mine is a DC only machine.

[spinningwrench]

Sorry I’ll shut up

[Chris In Milwaukee]

I am in the process of laying out my 4 place frame on my table. In regards to the type of welding torch, what brand are you using? How about the Cobra DHC-2000?

Carlo

Is that the one with the pistol grip? I think I remember a few folks liking that style of torch because it was good for a couple different types of welding (which escape me at the moment). I’ve used the Smith style and the Meco. The Meco is very light and comfy to hold for long periods. But the way the tips attach, it can be a trick to get into narrow places. The Smith style torches have very narrow tips and you can into tight spots pretty easily.

[whee]

Sorry I’ll shut up

Sorry, my reply does read kinda harsh doesn't it. I didn't mean it that way. Please don't shut up. If you want to have another TIG vs O/A discussion then lets have it...in a different thread.

[Rob]

I have them all, and tried them all. If I had to have just one it would be the Henrob / Cobra torch. Have held one for several hundred hours.

[cgalutera1]

I've thought about the using a TIG but I am worried about the consequences such as going through inspection and the inspector on that day doesn't like TIG process. The inspector may see the TIG welder in the shop and may give negative comments about it. There are probably other reasons why I shouldn't go with TIG. It's been known that torch welding is the way to go with this. It is probably true that buying a TIG welder is much cheaper in the long run since it can be put into many uses.

Carlo

[cgalutera1]

For the Smith AW1A, which tips are widely used?
For meco midget torch, which tips are widely used?

[Chewie]

For the Smith AW1A, which tips are widely used?
For meco midget torch, which tips are widely used?

AW 201 90% of the time. But I have these down to AW 2000... Hard to find! Make sure you get the correct o rings. There's the part number.

[Chris In Milwaukee]

For the Smith AW1A, which tips are widely used?
For meco midget torch, which tips are widely used?

In the Meco world, #0, #1, #2, with #1 probably much of the time. Kent has a long-reach neck option, too. I have only the standard one. The tips still screw on to the neck the same, way, though, so still the same issue with tight spaces.