Craftsman Cutting Torch w/ Regulators

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Hello all,New to the forum from Northern California. I recently purchased a cutting torch outfit because I was interested in the cylinders and the price was right. These are the regulators and torch that came with them. Mostly I am just curious if anyone has some information on them and if they are worth keeping or if there is anyone who might rebuild the regulators and I could use them  back-ups. If not they will probably sit on the shelf unless someone here could use them for parts. Thanks in advance if you have any information.
Reply:And the last photo.
Reply:Best use I found for my old Craftsman regulators was the semi-annual trade-in days at my local welding supply for a set of Victor regulators...the offset in price I received on the Victors was more than the Craftsman units would have brought if I sold them outright.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyBest use I found for my old Craftsman regulators was the semi-annual trade-in days at my local welding supply for a set of Victor regulators...the offset in price I received on the Victors was more than the Craftsman units would have brought if I sold them outright.
Reply:We'll it sounds like they may be worth trying to get rebuilt then. I haven't tried them for function yet. I searched for a couple days and wasn't able to even find a picture that resembles them. Thanks for the the information so far!
Reply:Yep, according to my sources the 313 prefix on the model number is for "Harris Calorific".RogerOld, Tired, and GRUMPYSalesman will call, Batteries not included, Assembly is required, and FREE ADVICE IS WORTH EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!Dial Arc 250HFThunderbolt 225 AC/DCAssorted A/O torches
Reply:I did some looking yesterday and couldn't find anywhere that stated they rebuild this type of regulator. Any ideas?
Reply:Had a Harris like that nice torch ...Be carful not to cross thread the torch body nut ..it happens a lot because of the fine thread they used...Bought mine as a repaired torch that the guy didn't come back for after he sent it our for repair..i bought it for the repair cost like 25 or 35 bucks back thenBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
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Reply:Why not hook em up and see if ok , I have the same outfit and it is Harris . Buy new hoses and backflows an go to work.
Reply:Ive got a set of the same regulators, they don't flow enough to run a large rosebud, but they regulate smoother than greased owl ****.Miller Big 40GMiller HF-251 D High FreqVictor OA Lincoln 135 MigMK 3A CobramaticBridgeport J HeadCronatron OxylanceRadnor ACAG TorchWeldcraft TIG Torches1 blown knee and two 5 Gallon pails away from being a hero.
Reply:Well I think I will give them a try and see how they function. I'm away at work until next weekend but I'll hook them up when I get back.
Reply:Have that exact same set. Harris 2 stage regs and Harris torch. Very good set, still get kits and o rings when you need them.Arcon Workhorse 300MSPowcon 400SMTPowcon SM400 x 2Powcon SM3001968 SA200 Redface1978 SA250 DieselMiller Super 32P FeederPre 1927 American 14" High Duty LatheK&T Milwaukee 2H Horizontal MillBryan