I started out with an old Victor set that they quit making parts for.
Moved on to Oxweld set, $135+/-. The bottles were leased for $20/yr.
each. The prices you mentioned seem pretty high.
My current setup is with leased bottles, $35/yr. maintenance fee and I
just pay for the gas.
Harris is an old company that makes all kinds of brazing and welding
products. I see their ad on the right side of my screen.
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