Technical Just bought a Smith Airline Torch

I have been looking into trying my hand at gas welding, and the Smith AW1 torch was a recommended unit to use. I found this one on ebay and it came with an AW 204 tip. I want to try my hand at sheet metal first, and would like recommendations on what tips to use. I don't know if the AW 204 is too big, so any help will be appreciated.

Link to the one I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMITH-AW-1-...687494?hash=item3abc9fb986:g:CpoAAOSwFMZWrkFi


Dennis

 

Go look at: http://store.cyberweld.com/smaw200se.html
There is a chart that might help.
Nick

 

Thanks, that's just what I was looking for! Funny, they don't list the tip that is coming with my torch, the AW 204? Guess it really isn't what I want for sheet metal work, though, so I'll get a AW 201

 

Second question, are these what I need for safe use of the torches?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oxygen-Acet...883726?hash=item567e57ff8e:g:yUkAAOSwMTZWR6gl

 

Yep .
dave

 

It's not uncommon for the valve stem seals on old torches to be shot , check w/soapy water with the valves on ...if they're leaking you could end up w/a handful of flame ..
dave

 

Thanx, I will order those

And I will check the seals on the torches! Thanx for the help, Dave

 

You'll love it, you might consider the Smith's kevlar hoses at some point. They are so much more nimble than standard hoses.

 

I have looked at those and like them, but I want to see if I'm any good at this before spending more money on it!