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Old 10-09-2018, 03:21 AM
Jim Tomczyk Jim Tomczyk is offline
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Default Model “O” Gas torch & Aluminium welding

In the UK the Meco Midget torch that seems on this forum to be the standard for “mini” torches is super expensive - I’ve been quoted GB£500 + for torch/nozzles/fittings - but we do have available what’s commonly referred too as the “Model O” at a much more affordable cost for me at around £100- £150. The torches are generally marketed as lead burning torches but the blurb on these says can be used for other sheet metal up to 1.5mm with oxy/acetylene.- see links

https://www.boconline.co.uk/shop/en/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.wellyweld.com/products/m...kit-44857.aspx

https://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/...ing-Torch.html

Question is has anyone had any experience of using this type of torch on aluminium - up to 1.5mm/ .063” sheet for car body panels?

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