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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Sorta on-topic: Henrob welding/cutting torch??

Posted by: Mueller Dec 2 2004, 11:01 PM

I've been wanting to do some aluminum welding and I don't want to deal with trying to do with the MIG welder I have since I've read that the results are less than satisfactory.....I'd love to have a TIG welder, but the cost is too much to justify....

so, has anyone used one of the Henrob torches??

http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/

Is it just marketing hype compared to a regular Oxyacetelyne setup??

In the latest Eastwood catalog, they have a picture of them welding up a type I head....all show or a viable method??

Posted by: Racer Chris Dec 3 2004, 06:49 AM

I saw a demo. Its a lot better than the old style oxy-actylene torches, and has some benefits over TIG like built in preheat, but Tig is still tops IMO.

Posted by: scott thacher Dec 3 2004, 07:35 AM

i just spent 30 mins watching their videos on line, i like the way it seems to work, i dont have any type of welder, cutter just a good old fashoned propane torch. if i only had 500 buck for it and tanks, i would get it

Posted by: John Kelly Dec 3 2004, 07:59 AM

I've had a dillon/henrob for years...to be honest it is a little more fancy than what I need for gas welding steel. You might see a difference when welding aluminum sheet metal. The demos are amazing, but if you are just welding sheet metal, any good torch will do the job. The dillon is a little heavy for long use. Gas welding is the preferred method for aluminum car builders because the metal stays a little more soft and workable than with a tig. Welding heads...I don't know about that.....

John www.ghiaspecialties.com