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Posted by SteveB on July 2, 2008, 1:04 am
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> SteveB wrote:
>>> Private wrote:
>>>>>
>>>> snip
>>>>>> I wouldn't spend any money at all getting them "checked out" -
>>>>>> just start using them. You'll notice right away if something's
>>>>>> wrong. Grant
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, but with a caveat. If you've been around the industry for a
>>>>> while, you know what to watch for. Mainly, I'd caution you to use
>>>>> some spray soap, like Windex or a couple of drops of Dawn in a
>>>>> sprayer of water, and just spray all around once you have it all
>>>>> hooked up. Steve
>>>>
>>>> nicely said,
>>>> good luck
>>>
>>> Thanks , Steve , and all . These look nearly new , and have been
>>> cared for - no corrosion , t-handles turn freely , dials all at zero
>>> , etc . My little bottles ain't gonna support that hoss of a cutter
>>> head , only got 40 cf oxy and a 'b' tank of Acetylene . I have no
>>> need of the torch anyway , got Dad's old one (just like it) in
>>> addition to a small Smith's rig . Right now I'm more interested in
>>> getting my new mill set up - I was building the stand when my old
>>> oxy reg failed . --
>>> Snag
>>> But it's good to have a torch when ya need one !
>>
>> And I'd consider keeping both sets for those times when you need a
>> little bigger. Torches and related items are pretty rugged, and good
>> looking corrosion free no broken glass everything turning smoothly
>> stuff is a good indication you can fire it up and run with it.
>>
>> But I've seen stuff out of the box that had to be sent back, too.
>>
>> Steve
> Well , I have no plan to sell the one that was my dad's ... but the one I
> picked up Sunday has no sentimental value , only monetary .
> --
> Snag
> '90 Ultra "Strider"
> '39 WLDD "Popcycle"
> Buncha cars and a truck
Any time I dispose of "stuff", I need it within three days.
YMMV................
Steve
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