Harbor Freight Portable Torch Kit (Oxy + Acetyline w/ Tanks) Review 65818

[@HaloWolf102]

I just want to inform anyone who wants to operate a oxygen acetylene torch properly. Oxygen is obviously a oxidizer, and the acetylene is a additive to make the torch easier to light it, and get the cut started. After the cut is made, you can literally turn off the acetylene because the steel is already lit, and the oxygen turns the steel into rust, motel rust at that, and basically oxidizes the metal really rapidly. (Not a correct analogy, but it's close) Just like how your car is being slowly eaten away from moisture, and for you northern people, the salt increases that reaction. The method used in 6:00 is the improper way too cut. This is only used for cinematic purposes, but it does look cool though. What you want to do, is hold the torch perfectly still. Wait till the sparks start flying, and then 'slowly' advance across the piece, making sure your flame ends up on the opposite end of the steel before advancing. You can also turn the acetylene down, and the oxygen up.

[@dsl5710]

One thing I learned from using my dad's acetylene torch when I was a kid was to use a welder's apron. You will see one day, tiny little burn holes in your coat and pants, or whatever you are wearing and it will tick you off! A welder's apron shields you from all that. Same goes for your face, arms and hands. A face shield takes care of the face, and "long sleeved" gloves takes care of the rest. Heating metal such as the pipe you did, can cause it to pop and explode sending small drops of molten steel in all directions...and it hurts when it hits the skin! From my own 20 acres of heaven, in NE Missouri. Craig

[@Homesteadhow]

Great tip, I'll have to pick one up. Thx

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

A powerful torch kit is what separate young boys from older boys

[@uniquehorn1480]

Shout out from Marshfield! Any man who lights his cigars with an oxy-acetlyne rig is man enough to learn something from.

[@estellaknox4488]

Amazing shots beautiful fun It took my breath away how beautiful the world can be now that a dream story land God Bless

[@Homesteadhow]

Thanks!

[@nickmahon5341]

Absolutely loved this video especially the beginning where you were turning the stuff on

[@Homesteadhow]

Apreciate that, thanks for saying so! Put some hard work into this one

[@danielwheeler1540]

Little fact, left threaded gas fittings are always marked with a groove or notches around the middle of the hex

[@maryhelvey8841]

Great video, I enjoyed watching it and the pictures are fabulous.

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

A torch is an essential tool in the rust belt. We had to use it all the time when we lived in WI working on the semi trucks.

[@griffmustard]

The Tanks you get when you buy the Kit from (HF) are brand new, correct? But when you go to get them filled, you said the process is an "exchange". Does that mean you might end up getting some used and beat-up tank, after giving away your brand new ones?

[@TheWoodyhamby]

Yes most gas suppliers will exchange not fill your tanks

[@andrewsliwa669]

Listen to this guy’s disclaimer very carefully. He is 100% correct

[@AXNJXN1]

Gave this vid a thumbs up! First vid I've seen where a dude who doesn't smoke, lights up a cigar, burns his Ford and repositions bent metal on it... all from a HF Torch. Man-Vid for sure! LOL.

[@bryanraddatz790]

Love the cigar! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jordanstaal01-107]

How long would the gas last if constantly cutting without stopping?

[@theweldmasster]

thats all i came for. this numb nuts is definitely not the one 2 ask

[@brendansmith4884]

A 10 cfh bottle at 5 psi will run for 2 hours

[@dwaynewood1795]

Are the tanks that come in the kit D.O.T. certified? Some reviews say yes they are and some say no, I don't want to have trouble exchanging or refilling tanks at Gas supplier, and end up paying way more than estimated. I emailed Harbor Freight customer service, but they haven't replied, I'm beginning to think they don't want to "own it".

[@theweldmasster]

it would be illigal soooooooooooo no

[@ranacherian]

How much does it cost to fill those 2 tanks full?

[@Homesteadhow]

Too much was about $70

[@bobr7206]

How long would you say the bottles lasted

[@GoodEvenings]

5

[@theweldmasster]

@@GoodEvenings thanks numbnutxz

[@shawnstarr1]

A lot of camera work and production value for a $400 torch!!!

[@Homesteadhow]

Thx

[@omarhuerta6795]

You know Micheal bay had something to do with this intro

[@hoosierfatha]

They are nice in a pinch , but they will bankrupt your wallet quick, you will end up getting a bigger set with larger tanks, less fill cost and last longer. if you cut allot or use rose bud convert to propane. way cheaper to operate.

[@Homesteadhow]

I hear ya! I ran through the first tank way too fast for my wallet

[@pieluvr7362]

So it's a cigar 👍🏽

[@keith3761]

your music is too loud compared to the voice volume.

[@Homesteadhow]

Sorry

[@keith3761]

@@Homesteadhow no worries dude, I think some video editing software can level out the volume.

[@tammyjanis509]

👍👍👌👌😀😀

[@bobbyjbarron]

roll the cigar lighting footage again

[@user-qu6rd1uv7z]

Oh yeah, for sure, this dude is burning down his house.

[@yourprayersmeannothing]

This video is basically 80 percent some cool guy showing off how cool he is because he has a torch and some blue lights. In slow motion for some reason. In the amount of time you spent tooling around with lights and cigars you could have actually done a full on review. Nerd.

[@Homesteadhow]

Thanks

[@GoodEvenings]

probalby wong to say is nt healthy to smoke