I saw this Acetylene torch at the EAA show
(http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/images/dhc2000-basic-kit.jpg)
I even got to use one -- it seemed to work as advertised
with some practise I could make fast precision cuts on steel from .032 to 3/8 inch thick
It also was pretty straight forward for gas welding
http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/info_henrob_torch_kits.htm
I almost bought it but decided to wait a bit
anyone have an opinion on this tool ?
My opinion - in lesser brands I will by things that are compatible with Victor only - Weld Mark etc. Parts are available anywhere.
Off brands - only from them so if they are out, you are out.
I use the smaller Victor set rather than the one big enough to use to club bears - an old welder taught me that. It can still cut up to 6 inch thick or better steel if I wanted to.
Plasma is OK - I have had 4 of them - but only as a second torch for quite a bit of specialized stuff or if you like being more high tech.
Miracle torches don't seem to be miracles ...but I haven't used the one above. :)
More opinion... looking at the design - handle etc, it looks like it would not be easy to handle - fist grip instead of palm gris would not make freehand cuts as well - IMO only though.
I was trying to find a youtube but could only find welding 'tubes
the unique thing about it was the very narrow cut (kerf?) less than 1/16" that it would do even in thick (3/8") steel
I cut through 3/8" steel at about an inch per 6 seconds and the cut was very smooth wit very little or no slag at the edge
it has two nosseles for cutting: the acetylene torch and another tip that was pure O2
I found the grip to be a little weird but you could get used to it
I think thinner more flexible supply hoses would be a big improvement
They have been making them for about 30 years or so in the US so parts probably aren't a big problem