CHPerdue Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi All I been thinking of getting the Henrob 2000 to cut plate and do some welding with. I have a Tig, Mig and a plazma cutter, but the tig and plazma cutter are old and needs some repair and and new parts. I just put a new water cooled torch on the tig, and it works great but the contactors have a lot of hours on them and and rectifiers are over 25 years old. Just was hoping for some reviews on the Henrob 2000. I hope it will take some pressure off the other tools. My cutting torch could use replaceing as well. I would like to here what you think about this tool? HH CH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Talk with Stan (trying-it). He has one and LOVES it!! I've watched him use it and it works for a lot of different applications. I'd like to get one, too, if I can find one at a reasonable price. They are a great piece of equipment. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudbugone Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've got the entire system brand new including the gauges and extra pieces.... I've had it for several years with the intention of getting some gas bottles and trying out some of the things it's capable of... Alas,things beyond my control have obstructed those plans (and some others too) for a couple of years.... I can't address it's use...only that the hotrodders & metalshapers think it's the greatest.... I think the whole package was around $12-1300 bucks. My main interest was the metal cutting and cast iron repairs it's used for... I've got 2 plasma cutters & haven't needed to fix any cast iron .... and have been otherwise occupied since I got it so it's just stored in the shop unused.... If you decide to purchase one I'd consider selling mine with all the extras for less than you could purchase a new one for. I've acquired a dozen other machines since I got it and I've been thinning out the herd of tools and project vehicles to a more managable quantity...I actually hadn't thought about it in a while til I saw your post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 If you have the right filler rod and tip you can do all that the Henrob will do with a victor style torch for less money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I learned to (gas) weld with a Victor. I have had a Dillon torch for several years and would not be without it ( or the smith gas saver it hangs from). I do not cut with it ( I use the hypertherm 600 or Smith gas torch for that ). Agreed the cost factor is smaller using a standard Victor or Smith or whatever for welding BUT the tip selection on the Henrob is where it's at for me. I can weld anything from 16 ga wire to 3/8 plate (although I would normally use the MIG or stick for plate). Common welding I do with the Henrob is 14-16 sheet and rod form 3/16 to 3/8. Some day when my Dutch Uncle lets me turn loose of some money I'll add some QD's to the torch hoses and I'll have the same handy way to change things I do on the gas forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHPerdue Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi Mudbugone: I think I will by one but don't need al the extras. I have my bottles, regs, hose and flash back arrestors so the only thing I will be buying is the welding and cutting pack with DVD since I never used one before. I pulled up You tube vids on the Henrob 2000 what I like the most is you can cut designs in 1/2" + steel plate. My plasma cutter wont do that it struggles with 3/8". Some of the things in the Videos are neat. It would be great to just pull out the torch and weld up something. My tig will do about anything but getting out the torch and lines, it is a water cooled torch, and the foot pedal is a real drag. Plus I have to move all the work to the tig area of the shop. It would be great to just move the torch over to do a quick weld or nice clean cut. I found the kit I want for about 359.00 but they want to bend my over on shipping, figures. Thanks for the input. CH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingmaker3 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 If you get the Henrob, you NEED the special regulators. The Henrob (Dillon, Cobra, whatever they're calling it this week) uses a lot less gas than a Victor. The standard regulators will give you fits. I just LOVE my Henrob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 CH Perdue, can't you get a dry T.I.G. torch? Hook it up DC straight and scratch start? Weldcraft is one brand name. I use 1/8" tungsten, pure argon and e-70s2 fillerwire. I make a lot of scrollwork panels. and tack them with M.I.G. after which I weld them with T.I.G.. Sorta fusing adding filler weld. This is much cleaner welds tham using the M.I.G. alone, and the amount of weld to grind off is much less. It's a lot easier to drag a light torch to the work too. I want to know how well the Henrob will cut 1/2" x 1/2" solid bar, Is it easier/ cleaner/faster/ than a victor and does it use less gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 IIRC the pressures used for the Henrob are around 4-6psi. Much lower than a standard OA torch. My friend loves his for automotive work. He says that it is the only OA torch that he ahas been able to weld with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thread resurrected!!! I watched a demo at the FL flywheelers, and it was nothing short of an amazing... Then the gentlemen adressed the retail price, and everyone scattered... lol There seemed to be a great bit of potential with the product, just haven't got enough opinions to make the price tag any less intimidating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gaddis Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sooooo what is the real price? Price for the special regulators? Price for standard torch? Price for o/a or o/p welding tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Sooooo what is the real price? Price for the special regulators? Price for standard torch? Price for o/a or o/p welding tips? For the complete package, I believe he said $395... There was the torch itself, I think there were 3 types of tips and three specialized tips, a wheelbarrow wheel cutting attachment and... Ummm? I think that was it? Oh, and the lifetime guarantee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I still love mine as Curly George had told you all earlier. I do NOT have special gauges or regulators, just follow the Henrob install/use directions and all will be fine. I also weld, braze, and cut with regular A/O rigs, but the Henrob does same on a lot less gas use and material wastes so mine paid for itself fast! I do plan on buying the atmospheric tip real soon that needs NO oxygen during use; works similar to an atmospheric gasser and makes it similar to a jewelry torch for silver soldering and such. Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsepushthepopulace Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 This input is priceless... I think I'm game for ordering one and trying it out for myself now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have one , Don't use it much I have a good torch set and tips . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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