has anyone seen these?

I am in the process of doing some sheetmetal work on my 72 Nova, and came across a gas welder/torch setup on another website and was wondering if anyone has any input/experience with these? would this be better than mig welding? The welder is called a Henrob2000 and here is a link www.cut-like-plasma.com

Thanks for any input.

[rookie]

Welcome, The torch in question was also known as the Dillion, then the Henrob, now known as the Cobra. Jim Spratley was at Metal Meet last year giving demonstrations all week. It's a heck of a tool. I haven't bought one yet but will. Kerry Pinkerton wrote a post about cutting on this site, and Jim also is member. There are other posts about it but I can't remember all of them. Bottom line, it's worth the money.

All the best, Phil Gilmore (rookie)

[gravy]

hi all
have one in the shop all i can say is sweet.........

uncle johnny

[Richard K]

Ditto....

The Henrob torch uses a different method of mixing and tips to get a very clean flame. It works superb. If you are limited to one welding setup, the Henrob is the way to go.

It takes practice to get the technique. But time well spent. Jim Spradley is tops in the support of his products too.

[qctech]

Hello,

Just researched this myself yesterday and it looks great! I do not have the money for a tig set up so this is going to be just as good providing I get the hang of it. My welding experience is limited to the use only of my mig welder. Now that I am considering serious auto restoration projects and some aluminum projects this looks like the answer. The company J and S is were I bought it from the have a memorial day sale and free striker gloves and shipping, and friendly service. I should be getting it this week. I will share my thoughts after i try it out.

[Richard K]

Anthony

Pay close attention to the instructions on setting your regulator pressure. It is key to success

[qctech]

Richard,

I only have a set of Harris standard guages. I read on the Cobra torch and they say theres a special procedure to use if the gauge does not go that low, are you happy with yours? Thank you for the advice.

I bought a henrob torch about a year ago and it works great. It works especially well on aluminum as the torch is very refined. If you don't have a two stage it's all right theres ways around it. If you buy the torch it has instructions on how to set it with older style regulators. Best of luck



Troy

[Richard K]

Anthony,

the simple gauges work ok. I imagine the better two stage reg would be nicer but with the Henrob youre in great shape either way. The torch is the big deal two stage might be a plus.

[kenc]

Well, I haven't tried one but I doubt that the Henrob is any great improvement over a Smith Airline torch and is a hell of a lot more expensive. I bought a set of high quality (2 stage as it happens) regulators off ebay and have a few aircraft style torch handles. I have read of a lot of people who love the Henrob and a lot who think it's over rated. I bet those who love it have *practised* and those who don't haven't. I also bet that if those who love it had spent as much time practising with an Airline torch they'd love that too!
The bottom line is good quality gear and lots of practise is going to get top quality welds before a $400 torch and no practise will. There's no quick fix way to good sheetmetal welding.
IMHO,

Ken