Me again with another propane question, (I guess I'm obsessing about this now). Do they make a propane torch that connects to a 20 lb bottle? I plan on rebuilding one of my old disc harrows this summer, (all new bearings and blades) and will be twisting a lot of rusty bolts. Usually, I heat them up with a small propane torch and then hit them with cold water to break them loose. But now I'm thinking I could use the propane in one of my bottles - do they make a set up that will screw directly to a 20 lb bottle so I can use it instead of buying the little cylinders of propane? (Thanks for bearing with me guys as I obsess about something that's been sitting for 10 years).
Propane torch question
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Go to a propane supplier for all of the hoses and connectors.
I use a propane tree for camping with scouts. I know I've seen what your looking for at some of the camping places. Mine screws onto the 20lb and has 3 hose connections that are adapted down to the one lb threads but you need the hoses
Weber has one as I'm sure others do for the camp grills WEBER GRILL ADAPTER
Also search mr heater propane. I think it's a 12' hose.
Weber has one as I'm sure others do for the camp grills WEBER GRILL ADAPTER
Also search mr heater propane. I think it's a 12' hose.
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Do you have an electric impact gun? If not, it might be a good thing to pick up. I have a ~$70 corded one rated at 250ftlbs, its good to use to work a nut in and out off a rusty bolt so you don't snap the bolt or wear out your arm. Its good for lag bolts too and had no trouble at all with lug nuts.
You can buy those attachments for thawing or burning off weeds for propane tanks.
or refill the little tanks.
or normal gas welding torch
or mapp gas
or refill the little tanks.
or normal gas welding torch
or mapp gas
Originally Posted By: Donald
You can buy those attachments for thawing or burning off weeds for propane tanks.
For some reason I hadn't thought about that one - I actually have one of those - it throws out quite a flame - I'm thinking rust destruction in a big way this summer.
You can buy those attachments for thawing or burning off weeds for propane tanks.
For some reason I hadn't thought about that one - I actually have one of those - it throws out quite a flame - I'm thinking rust destruction in a big way this summer.
Years ago I bought a boat trailer that had been around salt water. Lots of things rusted. My Dad had the old standby Lincoln 225 welder. We connected up a carbon-arc torch to it, but instead of bringing the two carbon rods near to create an arc, we touched the carbon robs directly to a rusty nut (a little bit apart) so it was now part of the circuit. It worked very well as I remember.
Originally Posted By: expat
A propane Brazing torch (much like a Bunson burner) will put out far more heat than a regulat torch.
Well worthwhile!
Thanks for the imput and wisdom everyone - just picked up one of these today and looks exciting - let the madness begin!!!!
A propane Brazing torch (much like a Bunson burner) will put out far more heat than a regulat torch.
Well worthwhile!
Thanks for the imput and wisdom everyone - just picked up one of these today and looks exciting - let the madness begin!!!!
Originally Posted By: Donald
Years ago I bought a boat trailer that had been around salt water. Lots of things rusted. My Dad had the old standby Lincoln 225 welder. We connected up a carbon-arc torch to it, but instead of bringing the two carbon rods near to create an arc, we touched the carbon robs directly to a rusty nut (a little bit apart) so it was now part of the circuit. It worked very well as I remember.
I have an old "Sureweld" in my shop and am really tempted to try this - how long did you let the rod sit on the nut/bolt?
Years ago I bought a boat trailer that had been around salt water. Lots of things rusted. My Dad had the old standby Lincoln 225 welder. We connected up a carbon-arc torch to it, but instead of bringing the two carbon rods near to create an arc, we touched the carbon robs directly to a rusty nut (a little bit apart) so it was now part of the circuit. It worked very well as I remember.
I have an old "Sureweld" in my shop and am really tempted to try this - how long did you let the rod sit on the nut/bolt?
when you get ready to go back together try using anti-seize compound on the threads. the bolts should come off better next time. and save some money, and save an extra trip to town. ie more work time.
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