On Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:32:44 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote:

On 7/31/2010 10:30 AM, Steve Lusardi wrote:
Simple, make the ring 1/8 small. Roll to shape and butt weld. Dress with
a grinder and heat with a rose bud acetylene torch . Set in place and
let it cool. No smoke, no noise and no problems.

Thinking on this yet more, any recommendation on a starter setup for
acetylene? Should I go with the Lincoln package that Lowes and Home
Despot and the like have, or find a welding store and ask for advice or
is there a standard first set that everbody has or what?

If I'm going to spend the money I may as well get set up with something
decent that can grow with me.

Check your local Craigslist or put on an add for a torch, tips, ROSEBUD
and gauges.

Most of the sets Ive found here in California are the tiny a/c service
bottles. Get the biggest set of bottles (and cart) you can find.

Gunner


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