Cutting Torch Question
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My kid bought me a new torch outfit for Christmas and I just got around to hookin it all up and it sucks. The cutting head has hairline cracks in the brazing where the tubes meet the tip and angle down so the gas doesn't blend right. Store won't take it back because we don't have the receipt anymore. So I want to keep the hose and regulators but buy a real Victor head and handle to go on them. The issue is that I can't find any specs to show which Victor models will fit these hoses.
What I have is a Hobart "Victor Style" handle number 142T and cutting attachment model number 142C. So how can I go about findin which Victors will fit. I know I can go to the local gas shop and they can set me right up but I feel to guilty to do that cause I can't afford to buy from them.
What I have is a Hobart "Victor Style" handle number 142T and cutting attachment model number 142C. So how can I go about findin which Victors will fit. I know I can go to the local gas shop and they can set me right up but I feel to guilty to do that cause I can't afford to buy from them.
Any brand will work as long as the thread pitch on the torch 'handle' is the same as your hose:
The Radnor set sold through AirGas is a Victor with a different name on it, fwiw...
If you have the standard 'B' fittings the thread pitch is 9/16 x 18.
If you have the wee lil 'A' fittings the thread pitch is 3/8 x 24.
RH thread for oxygen, LH thread for acetylene.
If you have barb fittings...change them out.
Many of the small torch sets (hobby, plumber, etc) have the 'A' fittings.
Some offshore torches don't use the USA standard thread pitches and come with metric fittings among other strange local varieties.
There are adapters for most everything at your friendly local welding store, so if you find something you like and it doesn't fit your hose, have no fear.
*I think your torch has them already, but whatever way you decide to go make sure you have the blowback checks on your torch between it and each hose...just in case...cheap insurance to prevent a very bad thing.
Last edited by Mr. Miyagi; 08-09-2009 at 01:04 AM. Reason: spelling
#12
Hobart Weldit Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding Hose, 25 ft x 3/16 in - 3895828 | Tractor Supply Company are these the hoses you have?
I would contact Hobart.....receipt or not, that is a serious safety issue they should be looking into. You might get a free replacement. If not, toss it and get a Victor, Harris, Smith, or whatever your fancy. I'm partial to Victor as the parts are found everywhere, but they are all fine units.
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the only thing that would be different is the torch body sizes matching different cutting heads on the 2 piece torches, other then that it will have the standard size line hookups. I used to like Harris then one day I got a burr up my bum cause my torch started acting up and bought a new 24" 70º angled head Victor torch and I have switched all my torches to Victor now, 2 6' ones and 3 4' ones and I am happy as are my helpers. The Victor Propane tips seem to hold up better then Harris Propane tips
#16
So it looks like i just need to replace the whole handle and be done with it then instead of tryin to find a cutting attachment that matches up. I'd like to go back to my 3 tube gas feed if i can find a deal someplace. Seemed like they made a huge difference in cutting power and ease of adjustment.
I don't do any welding with this thing anymore it's only for cutting and heating now days. Do some metal bending fab work and the rest is all cutting. Buildin a ground ripper touse behind the tractor right now out of scrap material layin around the barn and have to cut bolt holes through 4 layers of 1/4 stock.
I don't do any welding with this thing anymore it's only for cutting and heating now days. Do some metal bending fab work and the rest is all cutting. Buildin a ground ripper touse behind the tractor right now out of scrap material layin around the barn and have to cut bolt holes through 4 layers of 1/4 stock.
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