I've used a propane hand torch attached to a 20 lb propane tank. Just google for propane hand torch. Home Depot and others carry this type of torch.
Best of luck top you.
Dave
I have been making a lot of rebar yard art type of stuff lately.
I have been using my Oxy/Acc with a cutting tip to heat the rebar.
I know I should be using a rose bud tip and will pick one up soon.
BUT
I was told I could make/buy something that would fit on my BBQ propane tank that would heat the rebar plenty enough and be a lot cheaper.
I have 3 BBQ size Propane tanks so I could use one of them.
I need to be able to heat 1/2" rebar enough to easy bend it.
I say Easy because some times like with the project I am doing now I have to bend rebar sticking up in mid air. Not a lot of leverage
Anyone know how I would set something like this up
Thank you
Bob
I've used a propane hand torch attached to a 20 lb propane tank. Just google for propane hand torch. Home Depot and others carry this type of torch.
Best of luck top you.
Dave
You will need a tip for propane and a regulator for propane tank. This will replace the acc.
Last edited by Fabricater; 08-27-2016 at 08:25 PM.
You can use propane instead of acetylene in your torch set up. It works fine for rosebuds, but for cutting you need a propane cutting tip. Most welding supply stores carry them.
"MAPP" Gas (yellow cylinder) is much hotter.
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"MAPP" Gas (yellow cylinder) is much hotter.
Machinery has a mysterious soul and a mind of its own.
I used a Perko acetylene torch.. To solder weld and melt gold, It will reach temps over 2000 degrees'F
Simple and uses only one acetylene tank...More than enough to bend rebar...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
do you think that would heat up enough to bend 1/2 inch rebar?
Can you point me to any good Cheaper setups (yes I am cheap)
Thank you
Bob
Cyberweld sells them Give them a call...
==Smith air/acetylene...#835a The tank is extra you can get it at a welding supply house ....Looks like the one i have' But i bought mine 25/30 years ago.
As an after thought stop by a local welding supply house and they may be able to set you up..
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
I use my TIG welder to heat sheetmetal and 1/2 inch bar for bending it works very well but you have to have the heat set right and move the tip constantly so it doesn't groove into the part.