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Ok so the ol lady hooked me up with a 100 dollar gift card to harbor frieght (shwing!)At the same time I got a refund check from a bank that charged me for a service I never recieved (I looked into it, its legit). Both totalling out to be about 275 total.Harbor frieght has their torch kit, comes with - ■20 cubic ft. oxygen and 10 cubic ft. acetylene tanks included■Comes with welding tip, and cutting torch with 0-3-101 tip■Includes flint spark lighter, goggles, poly carrier tote■RegulatorsIt's either that or Im getting their 15 amp, 3 1/2 horsepower cut-off sawOr hell, could just brake the bank if I can afford it and get both.Just wondering if the torch kit is worth the money with the small tanks, how long they may last and such. They do sell everything but the tanks for half the price, then I could always rent tanks fron National Welding supply. Any opinions? The goal is to have my first two projects (bench and cart) done here within the month.Thanks in advance!Smitty
Reply:I own their Item # 68104 14" abrasive cut off saw, it has worked well for me.  They are currently right at $100. The HF Russian made replacement 14" cutoff wheels work OK too.I am a hobby welder, my saw has not seen a lot of heavy use.I offer three choices: Good, Fast, & Cheap. You may pick two.Hobart AC/DC StikMate LXHarbor Freight AD HoodHarbor Freight Industrial Chop SawDeVilbis 20 Gallon, 5 HP Compressor
Reply:I have both from HF. Both are ok pieces of equipment. The saw is pretty good. That was my first cutoff saw, and it hs lasted me 4 years now. I never owned another brand of cutoff saw, but this one seems to work good. I put good quality norton blades on it. Just be careful because it can heat steel quick if you try to cut something too thick too quick.The torch set is actually pretty good. After 3 years of use, the valves on the torch have gotten really loose, and the oxy valve leaks a little when tight. For $100, it is worth it if you re just starting out. While you're in there, grab some uni-bits if they are on sale. Great investment. I think they $14 on sale for 3