<div dir="ltr">I think we should definitely go for the 2nd option for the cutter, and the markers. I say order it tomorrow for fastest shipping, yeah!<div><br></div><div>About the safety glasses, I seem to remember we already have a full untinted face-shield (Eric, do you know?). I'm not sure if we got regular safety glasses, I think not, and I suppose it'd be a worthwhile investment to get some pairs. I'd be happy to tip in $2 outside my contribution to OMI for it to be a personal pair.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Make a great day,</div><div>M</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div>Make a great day,</div><div>Morten H. D. Fuglsang</div><div>US: +1 415 799 6931 // skype: FlyvendeHest</div></div>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Feb 17, 2013 at 11:10 PM, Marc Juul <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:juul@labitat.dk" target="_blank">juul@labitat.dk</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
I've been trying to find an oxy-acetylene cutting torch handle at a<br>
decent price.<br>
<br>
The cheapest one I've found is this one from harbor freight at $55 +<br>
tax and $7 shipping (1-day shipping):<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-oxygen-acetylene-cutting-torch-96290.html" target="_blank">http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-oxygen-acetylene-cutting-torch-96290.html</a><br>
<br>
Two problems:<br>
<br>
I'm not 100% sure that our hoses will fit it (though very likely it will).<br>
<br>
It comes with only one cutting tip, a #1 size, which is used for<br>
around 3/4 steel, whereas for 1/8" we should use a size 000 or size 00<br>
tip. We _could_ probably use this tip, but I'm not sure what using the<br>
wrong size tip will do.<br>
<br>
It's possible that we can buy a replacement tip, but not from Harbor<br>
Freight as they only sell the #1 size, and I don't know which other<br>
brands are compatible with this handle, if any.<br>
<br>
<br>
Another one I've found is this a Harris brand cutting torch for $75<br>
including shipping:<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Harris-Ironworker-Cutting-Torch-w-Acetylene-Welding-Tip-Free-Ship-/370752238372?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56528e3324" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Harris-Ironworker-Cutting-Torch-w-Acetylene-Welding-Tip-Free-Ship-/370752238372?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56528e3324</a><br>
<br>
This is certainly much higher quality, and it has the advantage that<br>
new tips are easy to buy in all sizes. With shipping it is $13 more<br>
expensive, but for a much higher quality product. Another good thing<br>
is that it is more likely to fit our hoses, since it's a harris<br>
product as well.<br>
<br>
Two problems:<br>
<br>
We will probably have to buy another tip, since the included is size<br>
#5 (recommended for up to 5 inch metal). The new tip will cost $10 to<br>
$12 including shipping.<br>
<br>
We may not get it until after the coming Friday (though we should<br>
have it for the next Friday). I have asked the seller about faster<br>
shipping options.<br>
<br>
Here is a nice image showing the difference between the different tips:<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Acetylene-Cutting-Tips-6290-Size-00-for-Harris-Torch-/200616960754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb5b3e2f2" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Acetylene-Cutting-Tips-6290-Size-00-for-Harris-Torch-/200616960754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb5b3e2f2</a><br>
<br>
Here is a chart for tip sizes:<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.hoopersupply.com/tipchart.html" target="_blank">http://www.hoopersupply.com/tipchart.html</a><br>
<br>
I've also looked at other equipment, and I think we should get:<br>
<br>
5 pairs of impact resistant safety glasses at $2 each (for ourselves<br>
and visitors when just standing around / cutting / doing basic work):<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-resistant-safety-glasses-94357.html" target="_blank">http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-resistant-safety-glasses-94357.html</a><br>
<br>
1 adjustable untinted face shield at $15 (for use with safety<br>
glasses or goggles):<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-face-shield-46526.html" target="_blank">http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-face-shield-46526.html</a><br>
<br>
1 set of two fiber tip markers at $3 (for marking metal):<br>
<br>
<a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/industrial-marker-92925.html" target="_blank">http://www.harborfreight.com/industrial-marker-92925.html</a><br>
<br>
With the Harris branch cutter and extra tip, these expenses total<br>
$121. With the cheap cutter and no extra tip they total $90. Split<br>
over four people that's either $30.33 each or $22.50<br>
<br>
Another option is to not buy any cutter and try to borrow one for at<br>
least next friday.<br>
<br>
What do you say?<br>
<br>
--<br>
Marc<br>
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