New Cutting Rig

monckywrench · Mar 21, 2012

Seal Seat Co. has lots of exploded drawings and may assist in identifying your torch.

A clear side view pic would help.

Also, remove the tip nut and put the whole cutting tip in the pic so we can see the base of the tip to identify the style.

Tips for most anything are available.

thegrouse · Mar 21, 2012

On the tip itself it says AGA 21-1 or 211. Also has a 10/0 on the tip. It may be a cheap brand. I thought I got a good deal on the set but I think the torch is probably junk and the hoses are in bad shape. I am probably better picking up another hose/regulator set at an estate sale then trying to fix up this set. It works fine now and I will use it for what I can. I just like to know what tips to buy. The way the cutting torch attaches to the mixing barrel is different. I have put PB Blaster on the screws but they are still stuck.

yomax4 · Mar 21, 2012

This is a Very old set. Very old. You will never find welding tips for it but the Cutting tip is a Harris 6290 series.

thegrouse · Mar 21, 2012

Ok thanks for the info. I will use it to cut up some pipe and keep my eyes peeled for a decent set on craigslist or an estate sale.

stihlman · Mar 22, 2012

That will do fine for now but keep your eyes and ears open for a newer,higher quality outfit. I have a MECO torch and a VICTOR, both were used and I got them cheap. Tips are readily available and most welding supply shops can send them off to be rebuilt for a reasonable price. Have fun and be safe

Steve

Ken45101 · Mar 22, 2012

O/A is versatile and can weld about anything with the proper setup.

However, O/A can also be very dangerous with any leaks, etc. NEW hoses are not that expensive, $20-30 at LWS.

k0ua · Mar 22, 2012

Also that ace tank looks pretty small.. what is the safe draw rate for that tank?, If you are going to be welding thick material and using large tips, how big can you safely go with that tank? dont forget the 1/7 rule. I have a small portatorch kit, and certainly cannot weld heavy steel with this small ace tank.

James K0UA

Mark @ Everlast · Mar 22, 2012

Is that what they used to build the Titanic?:laughing:
If anything, that torch ought to be in a museum.:thumbsup:
But hey, if it works you can cut up/down anything, from the city water tower to borrowing a section of RR track from the local tracks...if you were into that such of enterprise.

monckywrench · Mar 22, 2012

I have 1930s torches which work fine, but they are Oxweld (and one Victor) so that's expected.

Send the pics to OADoctor. He'll know. I believe it's an AGA brand torch since their tips are Harris style.

Tips AGA 211 Assembly Diagram - American Torch Tip

Torches - Products > Cutting & Welding Equipment | AGA Region Europe North

Craftsman had a lot of their torches made by Harris but that one's kind of odd. Has an Oxweld-style tip nut etc. Might be Harris regs and AGA torch.

Regulatortorchrepair.com - WeldingWeb™ - Welding forum for pros and enthusiasts

thegrouse · Mar 22, 2012

Those look like some good links there. I just bought some new hoses and a new low pressure acetylene gauge. I leak checked the entire setup and my oxygen regulator is leaking. It cannot be tightened any tighter and I think a diaphram is leaking or something. Guess this wasn't the deal I thought it was. I am going to find a reasonable quality regulator and keep an eye out for a Victor torch with a cutting head. I saw a Smith regulator for 49 in a pawn shop. Then as time goes on I can get the additional welding tips. Thanks for all the help folks.