Lightweight Welding/Cutting Kit

[m_brothers]

I am going to use this for lightweight cutting and welding for now. Cheap, and I don't need anything bigger for now.

BernzOmatic® Cutting / Welding / Brazing Torch Kit

What do you all think?

[KevinD]

I was gonna try one of those but I opted for $400+ worth of O/A equipment.

If you get it let us know how it works.

[hammerkid]

I think I say up and just buy a Port-A-Torch

[Finnr]

I agree with Chris. Those tiny rigs are more hassle than help in my opinion.
Finnr

[Scratch]

I'm not sure you're going to be able to weld much with it...
Are you thinking steel? And how thick?

[m_brothers]

I'm only going to be cutting around 1/2-3/4 steel tops, and welding around 1/8-1/4 inch steel, I will also use it for HT hammers A LOT. I might just go with a little propane torch instead. I don't have money for a O/A Torch.

[racer3j]

Sorry-that unit won't even come close. It is a sheetmetal only torch- I don't care what the package says. For 1/4" steel, I often go to a 3 tip, depending on position. If I am using a smaller tip on stock that thick, then I am backhanding.mike

[m_brothers]

Okay than, I'll just get a torch kit($3 for each 16oz fuel container) and $22 for the nozzle. For heating and HTing. Thanks guys. I'd still like to try it to see if it's true. My friends dad uses the torch one and can weld up to 1/4 no problem. So it might be true.

[maddog]

I bought one of those years ago while trying to make up my mind about spending the money for an OA rig. The valves were so shoddy you couldnt set the oxy right and by the time you had fiddled it into the right position the oxy tank was empty. Oxy acet welding requires fine flame control , this had none. I did manage to melt a couple of bolt heads which was fun. After buying three oxy tanks I gave it away. Mine had no cutting head. Cutting is done with a jet of pure oxy and uses a lot of oxygen. I dont see a cutting head for this one either. This kit will not handle 1/4" plate never mind 1/2" or 3/4".

If you buy a good quality OA set up and invest the time to learn to use it well, you will never regret it. If you do your homework and learn the equipment, you can buy what you need in used equipment on ebay and quite cheaply or look around at garage sales and Craigslist etc.

[welder19]

You would spend a small fortune on oxygen with one of those.
Save up your money for a real oxy/accet set up and then take care of it, it will last you half a life time.

welder19