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Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:55 pm
by nelson
Hi guys, I don't know anyplace else to go for help.
I got a cheap chinese spray welder for oxy since I only have 1 item to repair.
The fittings don't fit!
I've got B size ends on the hose and the torch inputs are like .470 diameter of the threads so no luck.
This .470 thing looks about 19 TPI but guessing cause my gage set has 18 and 20.
Can anyone steer this idiot to information?
THANKS!
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:10 pm
by nelson
the OD seems like 12mm, but don't know...
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:14 pm
by nelson
the OD seems like 12mm, but don't know...
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:19 pm
by cj737
If the OD is 12mm, then the threads are not TPI, they will also be MM. measure the distance between the threads, that’s the pitch. Standard 12mm threads are usually 1.75, fine is 1.50, super fine is 1.0. If the OD is ~0.470 then it’s definitely 12mm (0.472).
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:38 pm
by nelson
Yeah, 1.25mm pitch.
Now what do I do?
Damn thing doesn't have flashback arrestors.
Damn nightmare just for a press shaft.
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:32 pm
by cj737
You bought a cheap rig and want pro safety features? Put down the crack pipe and spend some money on things that actually make you money.
Or get to work cobbling together a solution.
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:20 am
by nelson
we'll get it done, rip, shit, or bust.
pipe or no.
hey guys, hold my beer.
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:54 pm
by cj737
Now you’re talking!
Re: Spray welding question adapter needed
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:58 pm
by nelson
Took it home. Done. 309 so I can spin it on the lathe.
The torch I bought is just too small.
Ps, I finished that beer.