Frozenforge Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I picked up a 1" Victor Turbo Torch setup at garage sale couple weeks ago so I decided to build a smaller easily portable forge. Its made from light fire brick and is 63 cubic inch volume.Once its warmed up it starts to resonate loudly like when you blow across the top of a bottle. It is right around the sweet spot setting which is really annoying. The turbotorch has a swirling design and the tip of the torch has the lip slightly rolled in to slightly reduce the diameter. Is the the torch causing the howl? Has anyone experienced this or used one of these torches in a forge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That's normal for a Turbotorch when it's in the groove. Annoying as all git out but it's how that's a Turbotorch for you. You won't have any trouble welding in that rig if that's your goal. Keep the torch back from the chamber as far as possible or it'll burn itself up pretty quickly.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thats kinda what i was thinking but wasn't sure. Couldnt pass it up for for 15 bucks though. I have it sitting back about 1/2 inch after seeing the tip was getting too hot. Seems to be pretty efficient on the propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I picked up one at a garage sale a couple years ago for $20.00 but the guy wouldn't throw in the 20lb. propane tank. I didn't tell him it was worth a fraction the price of the torch. Heck, the propane hose that came with it.How many tips did you get with it?Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Came with the 1/2" and the 1". I was surprised when I looked up how much they are! It gets hot fast! The lady had $20 on it but she told me 15 while I was looking at it! Who am I to argue with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That's a good boy, don't argue with your elders. Have a cookie. <grin>I think we got 3 maybe 4 tips and Deb uses it mostly for enameling when I'm not pre-warmng the anvil or something needing a hot bushy flame.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That is a cute little forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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