I'm thinking about picking up a torch to use for bending shifters, cutting steel plate for a bumper, etc and have a few questions. Any reason buying used is a bad idea? I'm pretty sure I won't be able to afford a new one. How about the small Porta A Torches? Other than capacity, how well do these work? For those of you have have torches, how much use do you wind up using them?

Check out Tool King, now that your so close, before buying a new set up. I have been looking at options as well. The cylinders are the tricky part, lease or buy?? depends on just how much you will really use it. I got a price on all new everything from cylinders to the cart and it was near $900. If you can find a used set up you would be better off, if anything buy new hoses. I ended up getting my dads old stuff.

BTW- you can always borrow mine.

Thanks, borrowing yours may wind up being the best option. I really appreciate the offer. I'm not 100% sure that the amount of use it'll see justifies the $$$.