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Does anyone still make carbons for carbon arc torches.  I'm not talking about gouging rods.....I mean the carbon cored 6 inch sticks.  I got them from Forney for years but can't find them anywhere nowadays.  Most younger welders  don't know what I'm talking about when I try to descdribe how theyre used, but I still use a carbon arc torch ocasionaly and prefer it over using a gas torch in some cases.  Anyone know of any supply source , or have some tucked away on the back of a cabinet somewhere that they would be willing to part with for a price?   I tried using some of the carbon rods they used to use in movie projectors, but they wouldn't work in a torch.  I found some 1/4" ones once, but I much preferr the 3/8 size....I use them mostly for heavy heating jobs and the smaller ones burn away pretty quick at 80 amps.
Reply:My dad bought a new  Forney welder for the farm in 1966.  I threw away the torch and box of carbons years ago.


There is no way a carbon arc torch is better at heating than a proper oxy-fuel torch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk:
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Originally Posted by shop hermit

Does anyone still make carbons for carbon arc torches.  I'm not talking about gouging rods.....I mean the carbon cored 6 inch sticks.  I got them from Forney for years but can't find them anywhere nowadays.  Most younger welders  don't know what I'm talking about when I try to descdribe how theyre used, but I still use a carbon arc torch ocasionaly and prefer it over using a gas torch in some cases.  Anyone know of any supply source , or have some tucked away on the back of a cabinet somewhere that they would be willing to part with for a price?   I tried using some of the carbon rods they used to use in movie projectors, but they wouldn't work in a torch.  I found some 1/4" ones once, but I much preferr the 3/8 size....I use them mostly for heavy heating jobs and the smaller ones burn away pretty quick at 80 amps.
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Originally Posted by Oldiron2

Have you tried calling your LWS and asking about availability, or tried the copper-covered rods sold for gouging? Lots of the latter are advertised on Ebay, among other places. Not everyone has a commercial shop or the room in a garage for storing everything he wants in a conveniently-accessible fashion.
Reply:I'm sure the small carbon sticks for air arc will work for your torch.Ol' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:I have seen that torch but only use a gas torch did need a hood with gas.Dave

Originally Posted by Lis2323

My dad bought a new  Forney welder for the farm in 1966.  I threw away the torch and box of carbons years ago.


There is no way a carbon arc torch is better at heating than a proper oxy-fuel torch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Reply:.From: https://www.ebay.com/itm/19496569386...kAAOSwVP1iT3zl


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Originally Posted by shop hermit

Does anyone still make carbons for carbon arc torches.  I'm not talking about gouging rods.....I mean the carbon cored 6 inch sticks.  I got them from Forney for years but can't find them anywhere nowadays.  Most younger welders  don't know what I'm talking about when I try to descdribe how theyre used, but I still use a carbon arc torch ocasionaly and prefer it over using a gas torch in some cases.  Anyone know of any supply source , or have some tucked away on the back of a cabinet somewhere that they would be willing to part with for a price?   I tried using some of the carbon rods they used to use in movie projectors, but they wouldn't work in a torch.  I found some 1/4" ones once, but I much preferr the 3/8 size....I use them mostly for heavy heating jobs and the smaller ones burn away pretty quick at 80 amps.
Reply:Another vote here for Ebay. I got some like the listing above but a lot cheaper. Never have used them for anything beyond trying out the two holders I have.And note, I don't know if this is valid but its advice I've seen: A carbon arc torch won't hurt an old transformer-based welder but should not be run from a welder with electronics inside. Anybody know if that is important?* Amico MIG-130A Flux, Dual Voltage. Truly portable!* HF MIG-180 with all the mods. Heavy.* Grizzly H8153 Stick/Tig 130/160.* Wards PowrKraft AC-230. Stick & carbon arc.
Reply:I may be wrong, but IIRC those have to be an AC special Carbon with arc stabilizers added to the carbon. Read something like that years ago. At one time they did make an AC gouging carbon. That might work.
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Originally Posted by 12V71

I may be wrong, but IIRC those have to be an AC special Carbon with arc stabilizers added to the carbon. Read something like that years ago. At one time they did make an AC gouging carbon. That might work.
Reply:For what its worth:Back in the 1960's you could buy a 110volt welder in the back of Popular Mechanics that used those Carbon Rods.  All that were in those welders were big coiled resistors.What I am babbling about is that they were AC not DC!Also Lincoln had an optional Torch for their 180 and 225 WeldersLast edited by drujinin; 2 Weeks Ago at 07:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by drujinin

For what its worth:Back in the 1960's you could buy a 110volt welder in the back of Popular Mechanics that used those Carbon Rods.  All that were in those welders were big coiled resistors.What I am babbling about is that they were AC not DC!Also Lincoln had an optional Torch for their 180 and 225 Welders