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I have been looking for a while for a better O/A setup than my current "Pro Weld". I waa hoping to find a good used Victor setup, but so far nothing has fit the bill. I have found a used Harris setup and I am considering going to look at it. Is there anything I should know about Harris, is it as good or better than Victor?Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:I have a 2-stage Craftsman, made by Harris, which is about 35 years old. I got them new and have replaced the diaphrams once, about 8 years ago.  The parts are still available thru Harris.  Basically a good solid torch set.
Reply:If you do a search for Harris, like This One, you should find some good threads giving opinions about the brand; I don't recall any being bad.
Reply:I had a Harris rig years ago and liked it but not as well as Victor. You know about opinions I'm sure but mine is nothing beats Victor.
Reply:I have some Harris equipment and love it. Every torch or regulator I have used from Harris has been high quality. As long as the outfit you are looking at has not been abused, you should be fine. Let us know how it works out.IAMAW Local 330Airco 300 AC/DC HeliwelderAirco Dip-Pak 200 with Profax spool gunPowr-Kraft AC225Everlast PowerArc 200stBuffalo Forge No.21 drill pressSpeedglas 9100xxAirco, Oxweld, Purox, Victor torchesLincoln Ranger 8
Reply:I have a set of the Harris Pro Series, I think 2400, and they are some serious heavy and heavy duty guages. Benn using them in the shop for over ten years and not a hiccup. But those are treated very carefully, though."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Thanks for all the replies, sounds like I should go take a look. He doesn't know what the model or torch size is and says he never used this particular one  himself, sounds like it is company equipment he is getting rid of. There is a cutting torch, welding/brazing torch and tips, hose, Harris gauges, fairly large tanks, can't tell exactly from the picture how big but they are bigger than mine. There is a nice cart too. All for $350Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Something to think about: You can get a brand new Harris Steelworker Deluxe outfit for $180 shipped to your door and guaranteed to work. Make sure that you can get the tanks filled where you get your gasses (customer owned vs. leased tanks). $350 could be worth it though if everything is in great condition.IAMAW Local 330Airco 300 AC/DC HeliwelderAirco Dip-Pak 200 with Profax spool gunPowr-Kraft AC225Everlast PowerArc 200stBuffalo Forge No.21 drill pressSpeedglas 9100xxAirco, Oxweld, Purox, Victor torchesLincoln Ranger 8
Reply:Well I went and got it today. The torch is a Model 85 with a #72 cutting attachment and a 6290-1 cutting tip. I also got 3 welding tips (3,5&7) and a rosebud. And a cart. The tanks are 1/2 full. I got it all for $325. The Acet gauge did leak though, and I have dropped it off for a rebuild ($22.00). Can anyone tell me what size my tanks are? The Acet is 26" high x 7.5"  and the Oxy is 31" high x 7" That is measured to the bottom of the safety cap threads since I don't have safety caps.After looking at a pdf of cylinder sizes, my oxy appears to be 80CF and my acet appears to be 100 CF.Last edited by bigb; 07-07-2010 at 11:07 PM.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Looks like a good deal, you will be happy with Harris. Have you found out where to get the tanks filled?IAMAW Local 330Airco 300 AC/DC HeliwelderAirco Dip-Pak 200 with Profax spool gunPowr-Kraft AC225Everlast PowerArc 200stBuffalo Forge No.21 drill pressSpeedglas 9100xxAirco, Oxweld, Purox, Victor torchesLincoln Ranger 8
Reply:Originally Posted by wnywelderLooks like a good deal, you will be happy with Harris. Have you found out where to get the tanks filled?
Reply:Originally Posted by bigb I haven't done a lot of cutting, but should I get some spare cutting tips?
Reply:Depends on how good you are at cutting. I'd get a tip cleaner at least.
Reply:It's best to have tips designed for the size metal you're cutting or welding; a larger cutting tip uses more gas and isn't as clean cutting but 'works' in an emergency; for welding, too small won't work and too large is a problem too. The cutting tips, which run from 00 up, used to retail at about $10 each, IIRC. I haven't bought any welding tips in years, so won't even guess about them; I think they start at size 0 for this torch.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2It's best to have tips designed for the size metal you're cutting or welding; a larger cutting tip uses more gas and isn't as clean cutting but 'works' in an emergency; for welding, too small won't work and too large is a problem too. The cutting tips, which run from 00 up, used to retail at about $10 each, IIRC. I haven't bought any welding tips in years, so won't even guess about them; I think they start at size 0 for this torch.
Reply:I got to try the torch today, tried cutting some train rail with the #1 tip. It did it but it took a loooooong time. I think I might need a #2 or #3 for train rail.Anyways it works great, and the handle is bigger than my old Pro Weld. I have big hands and I am always bumping the valves with them.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.