Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Greg Cardinal
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Welding>>Hey Guys- I was just wondering if anyone has,or has used the Henrob>>2000 torch(or Dillon torch>>Yup. It took a little getting used to after learning>with the Victor and Harris torches used in the workshops>at Lakeland. However, it's a great torch. That soft,>narrow flame puts the heat exactly where you want it,>and it's very controllable. The one inherent problem>is the pistol grip. In a tight cluster, it sometimes gets>in the way. It also puts your had awfully close to the>heat when you are using a big flame. You can live>with it.>>Of course, the other disadvantage is the price. However,>it does not look so bad when you consider the cost of>tips for other torches. With the Henrob, you get them all>with the kit. The smallest tip is almost good for jewelry.>The largest could probably be used for rebuilding bulldozer>blades; one guy told me it was even too big for that.>>One hint: If you do go with the Henrob, pick up an extra>#1 tip, and open it out with a #72 drill. The #1 tip is just>a bit too small for .035-wall tubing, while the #2 is too>large. The modified tip is perfect.>>Also, you might consider the Harris aircraft-style torch.>They now offer a special mixer and tips that give a>Henrob-style flame on a traditional torch. I recently>bought one instead of the Henrob. Have not had time>to use it yet, but I have seen it in action, and it looked>very good indeed. I like the pencil-bodied torches a>little better than the pistol grip and saw no reason to>buy a cutting head I did not expect to use.>>But if you do buy a Henrob, I doubt you'll be sorry.>>Owen Davies>>________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Owen Davies
Hey Guys- I was just wondering if anyone has,or has used the Henrob2000 torch(or Dillon torch). I am in the market for one and wasreasonably impressed with their display at Sun-N Fun...Paris________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: John Greenlee
>Hey Guys- I was just wondering if anyone has,or has used the Henrob>2000 torch(or Dillon torchYup. It took a little getting used to after learningwith the Victor and Harris torches used in the workshopsat Lakeland. However, it's a great torch. That soft, narrow flame puts the heat exactly where you want it,and it's very controllable. The one inherent problemis the pistol grip. In a tight cluster, it sometimes getsin the way. It also puts your had awfully close to theheat when you are using a big flame. You can livewith it.Of course, the other disadvantage is the price. However,it does not look so bad when you consider the cost oftips for other torches. With the Henrob, you get them allwith the kit. The smallest tip is almost good for jewelry.The largest could probably be used for rebuilding bulldozerblades; one guy told me it was even too big for that.One hint: If you do go with the Henrob, pick up an extra#1 tip, and open it out with a #72 drill. The #1 tip is justa bit too small for .035-wall tubing, while the #2 is toolarge. The modified tip is perfect.Also, you might consider the Harris aircraft-style torch.They now offer a special mixer and tips that give aHenrob-style flame on a traditional torch. I recentlybought one instead of the Henrob. Have not had timeto use it yet, but I have seen it in action, and it lookedvery good indeed. I like the pencil-bodied torches alittle better than the pistol grip and saw no reason tobuy a cutting head I did not expect to use.But if you do buy a Henrob, I doubt you'll be sorry.Owen Davies________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Owen Davies
Gentlemen,I am not familiar with the Henrob. However, I bought a Smith Airweight,apparantly the classic aircraft torch that has been around forever. It isvery good. Light, easy to handle, and lifetime warranty. I got each tipand find the full selection necessary. A cutting head is made for thistorch, but I do not have one. You might consider this one as well.John-----Original Message-----