I love the Smith torches--amazing little devices, really. I just bought a couple new tips, and was quite disappointed to see that they now basically offer only the odd-numbered tips: AW201, AW203, AW205. I tried to find one or two AW200 tips but no one seems to have them anymore, and apparently they...

Cool to see other aircraft mechanic-types here. I've been welding 4130 for many years, using the OA process--but am now trying leap into the 21st Century, and switch to the TIG process. But I have several torches as well: Smith Airline, MECO Midget, the DHC 2000 (Dillon/Henrob), etc. I love the Smit...

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Hello from the frozen tundra! Been lurking on the forum here for some time now, but finally decided to register and start to participate. Been an OA welder for well over 20 years, but more recently have gotten both a MIG and a TIG machine. I primarily work on aircraft parts, so I think it's probably...