Case Study of a New Welder
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Thank you for your quick response to my recent warranty request for a faulty gauge despite the fact that the gauge is supplied by a different company. Between yourself and the distributor of the gauge I had a replacement within a week. Well done that's great customer service. Regards Hi Barry, I have received my torch safe and intact. I am impressed with the quality of the componants and the box it comes in. I have not tried everything but my interest is in the light weight stuff so I have used small flames on thin steel to great effect. Minimal distortion and a strong neat weld are now so much easier to accomplish. I reckon that with practice I will be able to do so much more. My skills as a gas welder have now been reinstated as the best way to customise body panels. You have saved me money as now I will not be buying a TIG! When I do something interesting with the torch I will write it up for the NSRA magazine. Cheers - Dik Stapley (UK) Dear Barry "After using the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) for the last 12 months we have been very happy with the results. Attributes we have found which out weigh all other include: Minimal heat distortion. Good weld penetration and a fine weld bead. We butt welded a front guard on a Porsche 356B and found the welds to be virtually invisible requiring just about nil finishing work and needing no filler." Nick Contarino - Exclusive Auto Centre (Panel Beaters) Dear Barry "Look, its the best thing for welding aluminium fuel tanks up at work or at the track, any welding repairs on my outfits. I made a dummy fuel tank out of beer cans as a joke, I wish I had a DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) 30 years ago, which we could have taken with us to the speedway." "If you race, a DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) is a good investment." JR Racing - J R Racing Speedway Sidecars (now retired) Dear Barry "I had been called upon to do some repairs in a dairy, which required the ability to weld some very intricate light gauge stainless steel parts. The DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) handles this job with ease and effects a very neat weld without the need for any pre or post weld grinding (no experience necessary). With the use of small gas cylinders and a collection of filler rods the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) is a go anywhere and weld almost anything outfit, that stands alone, truly indispensable!" Jeffrey Cannon - Cannons Maintenance Service Tested in "Two Wheels" Magazine (JULY 99 Issue) "A tricky test as a comparison between the high and low pressure systems is the straightening of a motorbike bent aluminium cooling fin. I tested the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) and was able to puddle a spot on the fin the size of a nail head with no danger of the rest of the fin collapsing. The ability to have this control over a heated zone is truly amazing." Martin Shields Tested in "Restored Cars" Magazine (JAN - FEB 2000 Issue) "We fused welded a small nail to a jam can with virtually nil distortion and no holes burned through, gas welding of square tube with bailing wire gave a strong clean T.I.G type of weld. The torch is very user friendly." Eddie Ford Dear Barry "Just a quick note to thank you for the speedy service in sending then new tip for my torch. I hope you are not trying to make a living out of spare parts as this is the only time I have had to replace anything in 12 years." "My DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) torch is used everyday in my work as a plumber and despite years of use and sometimes abuse it has performed faultlessly. The #2 tip I find excellent for silver soldering on pipes of all diameters. Other plumbers have been surprised that such a small torch and tip can join 100mm a copper tube. I always use the curved extension on the torch as it makes soldering the pipe whether horizontal in the ground or vertical so much easier, especially in tight situations." P Whiting - Peter Whiting Plumbing Dear Barry "As I specialise in repairs and maintenance on Ferrari's, there is a minimal space to weld and this is where I fine the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) a godsend. You don't get any distortion of the metal due to the units small flame front. I have found this torch to be far superior in comparison with the CIG torch, which now collects dust and cobwebs in the back corner of my workshop. I find the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) especially good for light work, getting into small places, and also its saves me significantly with gas costs." G Vincent - Graeme Vincent Automotive Dear Barry "We cannot speak highly enough about the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) torches and would recommend anyone in need of a extremely reliable torch to purchase what we have found to be the best torch in the business." J Kaiser - Glass Expansion Dear Barry "Just a short note to let you know how thrilled I was to see your Advertisement in the local paper regarding the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) Welding System. Since we are at different ends of our great country it was wonderful to know that I can still buy a complete range of spare parts from my DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) , which as you know I am a semi-retired watch maker and jeweller also into hobbies such as rebuilding and restoring bull dozers and earth moving equipment. "During a normal work day as a Watchmaker it would be nothing for me to silver solder a very fine minute-hand for a ladies antique watch that had been broken off at its base and no spare being available the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) performed splendidly. The customer could not detect the job. I also used it on a daily basis to rejoin 18ct wedding rings and also it was the only tool capable of welding a broken side lug back onto a Swiss Watch Its great to know that after an 8 hour day in the shop, I can unhook the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) and take it into the back yard and connect it up and start work on my hobbies." Ken Weekes Dear Barry "I have owned a Dillon (now called DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) ) torch for over 15 years. I have found it a versatile tool, especially for jobs one would need more expensive welders with Stainless steel, sheets & pipe, and Aluminium pipe & plate. Some associates who restore antique cars also borrow it, they have found it helpful in welding rusty parts and thin car panels." "All in all I have found the DHC 2000 (formally HENROB 2000™) a very useful tool in my workshop." B Beke - Foggy Mountain Forge Dear Barry, I discovered the Dillon Mk 4 (now the DHC 2000) at a hotrod show over 20 years ago and was amazed at what it was capable of welding: copper wire; stainless steel; aluminium. So, I purchased one. I primarily use the DHC 2000 (Dillon) for welding sheet mild steel on modified vehicles and found it to be very economical (bottles last alot longer), reliable & easy to use particularly because of the narrow heat spread and good penetration (less planishing is required to dress the weld). I've also used the DHC 2000 (Dillon) for brazing copper pipes, brass and welding heavier steel such as 3mm wall water pipe and 10mm thick mild steel and am very happy with the results.
View Photos of Mal using the DHC 2000 MAL LAND Car Body The job I bought it for turned out to be bigger than anyone expected, (how unusual,) with a huge amount of sheet metal patch repairs and complete panel replacement. As you can see in the photos, going right across a guard to fit a new front half on is no problem, with very little warpage, compared to the old 'Comet'. In fact, I doubt I would have been able to do a lot of the work with the old equiptment, as I'd be forever shringing and hammering to keep things flat. It must be due to the lower gas pressure and more concentrated heat location. I've not actually done a gas comparison at this stage, as that would require going back through all my paper work, as past time I don't enjoy! In closing, a great product, thatr is certainly worth the money and lives up to its advertising claims. Yours Sincerely, John Keane,
COPPER WORKX - Well made in New Zealand A Letter to American Weldng Company... Building an Axe Box Dear Barry & Lynn Just a short note let you know how my HENROB TOURCH is going. I am very pleased with its performance and I have never seen any thing so versatile I have welded aluminium, cast, steel, copper, stainless steel. The hardest was probably the aluminium it took me a couple of hours just playing to get the hang of it now I can run a weld along a piece of 0.6mm for as long as I want. The 2.5 tip I found very good as it has plenty of heat but more controllable then the No3 I use it mainly on cast because it preheats quick then with a small adjustment it is very good to weld with. When I weld aluminium I use cobalt blue glasses this takes all the flare away and makes it very easy to see the work peace and the puddle. Steve Pottie
View Photo Dear Barry, Ron Clarke and Sons create murals and signs using a Henrob/Cobra (now called the DHC 2000). The fine cutting we do would not be possible without this tourch and also the reduction in gas usage is remarkable, with any other tourch we make one Harley mural with the Henrob we can produce seven. I have also used the torch to cut straight through two inches of steel. Very Best Regards, Ron Clarke
Hi Lynn I have now got the torch and have been welding with it, trouble is I couldn't see the weld as I'm at the age where my arms are too short. Now I have some glasses sorted out I am welding better than I ever have done, it's beautiful to use. I have just put two new floor pans into an old ford zephyr and did not clean the old edge on the car, with your torch the weld is perfect. I have been restoring cars for twenty years and have a Mig and a Tig they will now be collecting dust. Letter from Philllip Turner of Wales Dear Barry, Thank you for sending me the parts stolen from my DHC2000. Had I bought a welder in the UK it would not have been here faster. The DHC is as good as you say. I will recommend it to all my friends in motor trade here in Wales Many Thanks, Phillip Turner (August 07)
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