I'm planning to buy an Oxy/propane torch kit for light/occasional use. Main uses would be brazing, blacksmithing, light cutting. I have a MIG welder and I already use a lot of propane, so propane seems the logical choice and I don't have any interest in acetylene.
I am looking at the Hobart 770502 medium duty kit and the Victor Medalist 250 for propane.
The Hobart is made in China and reviews are mixed, seems quality control is poor and I might get unlucky. It is less expensive and if I ever needed to use acetylene, I could. It's also compatible with Victor 100 so replacing/upgrading should be pretty easy.
The Victor is a little more expensive and is propane/natural gas only. It's hard to find a lot of detail on it and I don't know where it's made. It doesn't include a brazing tip and so far I haven't found one that is compatible with propane.
Does anyone have experience with either of these or advice?
Thanks
I am looking at the Hobart 770502 medium duty kit and the Victor Medalist 250 for propane.
The Hobart is made in China and reviews are mixed, seems quality control is poor and I might get unlucky. It is less expensive and if I ever needed to use acetylene, I could. It's also compatible with Victor 100 so replacing/upgrading should be pretty easy.
The Victor is a little more expensive and is propane/natural gas only. It's hard to find a lot of detail on it and I don't know where it's made. It doesn't include a brazing tip and so far I haven't found one that is compatible with propane.
Does anyone have experience with either of these or advice?
Thanks
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