I over tightened the back cap and collet body, stripped out the threads and now Im torchless.

Im using a rigid 17 style (w/one piece hose/lead), and honestly havent used it enough to know if I like it. That said, since Im buying a new one, should I look into another model, like a 9? And should I spring for a stubby gas lense kit, would it be beneficial for a beginner in anyway to go with a smaller torch and gas lense setup?

Where do you buy your torches, or torch kits?

 

ive order this kit yesterday ..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131055928968?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D131055928968%26_rdc%3D1

 

Any benefit to using long vs. stubby vs. regular?

 

i have a big cups with gas lens, just i ordered these because for some manifolds, it's difficult to weld some areas...

 

Application specific, got it. Thanks