BLUEFIRE Oxypropane Welding Gas Cutting Torch Kit with Flint Lighter and Cylinder Holder Rack - For Jewelers Hvac Map Gas Torch Kit Brazing Mapp Gas Torch, Soldering Oxy Acetylene Torch Kit

I wasn't looking for a rig for serious steel welding - read my review accordingly. I was looking to fuse some heavy-gauge (10ga) non-ferrous metal beyond the capacity of my usual propane-air torch. They might generate high enough temperatures, but the metal sucked the heat away from the joint too fast for fusion.This does the job just fine. I had been having trouble finishing the ends of 10ga wire work. The usual findings weren't cutting it, the shapes are too uneven to make fabricated findings work well, and I'm just not nuts about using glue in these things - a nice, solid cold join like a rivet give me more sense of commanding the craft, but would have been difficult to apply, if even possible. A fused end seemed ideal, and a light-duty oxy-gas rig seemed like the tool of choice. Early results are all good. And, compared to the Smith Little Torch (a different tool for different jobs), the tank caddy is a Caddy, compared to the Smith's Volkswagen.That said, I have to agree with some of the negative reviews. Yes, the disposable oxy tanks have limited working life (and high price), but don't blame this tool Yes, the oxy valve is fussy: I turn and turn and turn and get nothing, then all of a sudden, way too much. A little practice with it and a light touch will get the result you want. Yes, it's not easy to screw the oxy tank onto the valve, but I think I was fighting the first release of pressure when the valve got into the tank ahead of the tank and valve threads engaging.And one more thing, not the tool's fault; You must light up the fuel before turning on the oxy, as with any torch. But it takes a while turning the oxy valve to get it going, and the fuel burns sooty, throwing threads of carbon into the air until the oxy kicks in. I have a tight workspace with limited ventilation, but I also have an air cleaner. When I fire up this torch, the air cleaner's schmutz sensor pegs and the fan goes into overdrive. If you have otherwise good ventilation and some tolerance for a little dirt, I envy you. Otherwise, I strongly recommend adding an air cleaner to your shopping cart, if not for your lungs and cleaning chores, then for whoever shares your work and living space.-- wiredweird

I’m not trying to be judgmental but I feel like the people that have given it bad reviews are not very experienced with brazing (I am not either). But if you know how to solder copper pipe it is very similar. I replaced the compressor in my home freezer and MAP gas would not give enough heat to the joints by the compressor because it acted as a heat sink. This torch, with the proper settings, was more than enough needed. I am very glad I did not re-invest in an oxy-acetylene set. This did the job perfectly. One tank of oxygen is more than enough to do at least 8 brazing joints.

Good for fine work. Can turn a lot of broken junk into good stuff. Can save you a lot of money.

Before I purchase this product I went through and read the comments but against a lot of peoples reviews I chose to purchase this product my first product came with the oxygen knob broke off so I told Amazon and they sent me a new one the next day the next one I received is the one in the photos I literally put gas to it in the hose popped off and sprayed me in my face upon further inspection there is no clamps holding The hose is on against the pressure so even if you get one that works correctly clearly the engineering behind this has been neglected I am now returning it and getting a refund because clearly this company of bluefire has poor products I would highly recommend skipping over this product and finding something else

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This seems to work well for minor cutting jobs. The unit is compact and easy to carry around. My only complaint is the directions for its use are printed on the box and not on a paper insert. That means if I want to keep the instructions for the device either I keep the box or cut the back of the box off and keep a big chunk of cardboard which does not fold or store easily.

I was using this torch instead of an acetylene torch for vehicle bodywork. Its pinpoint flame enabled me to lift multiple low spots easily and level the area with a body hammer and a dolly. The lighter it came with is junk, but I was impressed with the torch's overall performance. My only concern is how long the oxygen bottle will last.

Works great for one tank of oxygen, but then the metal broke when attempting to remove the tank

Good quality, nice flame. I just wish it had a hose wrap and striker hook when not in use.