Home Depot sells a cheap ($50ish) torch setup that's Map Gas and Oxygen (two
tanks) that gets pretty darn hot. I'd say just shy of Oxy Acetaline temps. I
run mine with Propane and Oxygen for a cleaner flame and use it to melt
silver all the time (which it does with very little effort). If you've
always said "I sure could use an acetaline or Oxy Acetaline torch" but think
the price of big tanks and regulators is just shy of scary, go for the home
depot route and expect the tanks to get used up fairly quickly (Though it's
not unreasonable, they last plenty long).

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> You should at least get a MAP gas torch.
>
> Larry A.
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>
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> > I tried heat outside, but now that the part is inside the mad mess
> > that is my basement, my fetid propane torch should heat things up
> > better. I'll try again.
> >
> > I thought of going to a shop with a press. Might be my best shot.
> >
> > Drilling will be my last resort. Either that or Hari Kari.  Heh heh.  :)
> >
> > Neil.
> >
>