Torch Stand?

[Thomas Norton]

I have a Uniweld 71 and am looking for a stand. Any thoughts or ideas on how to make one?Thanks

[Scheisserad61]

If you go to Paul Brodies you tube videos you can see how he does it - hose clamp and a hook on the handle.

In the olde days it was more common to solder a hook to the Tip, probably in order to leave the handle free for your hand.

Be aware that the Uni 71 handle is really thin and dent-prone. Hose clamps might dent the body pretty badly. Brodie uses a Victor J-28, and that torch has a much thicker body tube.

Good Luck,
Michael Fabian

[Ahmdo Molah]

I initially wanted a stand I could attached to the edge of a table or shelf.
T-J Hook Stand.jpg

Then I opted for something I could just plop my torch down on.
Underside Support Stand.jpg

I had some scrap stainless welding rods. With one I made the T/J-hook thingy. Then with the other I made an extension/support to convert the T/J-hook thingy into an under torch support that sits flat on a surface and supports the torch on both ends. The black stuff is just electrical shrink tube. Cheers~
Converted Scrap Stainless Welding Rod.jpg

[Thomas Norton]

I need to post a pic of the sample one I made out of some .125" rod I had laying around.

[steve garro]

I just clamp a Pony clamp to the nearest edge & drape the hose over it - unless you want one where the flame is still lit?

- Garro.

[Doug Fattic]

I just clamp a Pony clamp to the nearest edge & drape the hose over it - unless you want one where the flame is still lit?

- Garro.

That is essentially how I did it in our frame shop in Bucha, Ukraine. I put 2 Pony clamps on our steel alignment table to hold the torch handle and the flame could still be lite and not burn anything. I didn't think to ask Yuriy (the project manager that lives nearby) if the Russians stole those clamps. They shot the locks off to get in and took general tools and supplies (and my jeans) but left all the brazing equipment and any other specific frame making (including an Anvil journeyman) or bicycle repair tools. Bucha you may recall is where the Russians staged their attack on Kyiv that was unsuccessful because the Ukrainians blew up the bridge they had to cross on the way in. The airport was/is right behind the school where the shop is located. They did unspeakablely horrible things in Bucha while they were trying to figure out how to advance. It is not okay to be neutral about that situation. The Russian army behavior in Bucha was pure evil.

[Thomas Norton]

I was trying to post a pic of the stand but cannot seem to find a way to do it.

[Ahmdo Molah]

The following method uploads the photo/file directly onto this site, as opposed to linking to one's online photo storage site.

1. After hitting "+ Reply to Thread" (to start a reply),

2. The "Quick Reply" window opens. On lower right click "Go Advanced".

3. Below "Your Message" window there's the "Additional Options" section and in there is the "Attachments" section (just under "Miscellaneous Options"). Click "Manage Attachments".

4. A pop-up window ("File Upload Manager") will appear.

5. On its upper right there is the "Add Files" button. Click it and another small pop-up("Upload Files from your Computer | Website") will appear just below the button. Click the "Browse" button and another pop-up window will appear which is where you select your photo/file on your computer, then click "Open" on the lower right of this window.

6. Then back in the "File Upload Manager" window's lower section "Attachments" you should see the photo/file you just selected from your computer.

7. Click on the photo/file or the white square to select/check it if it isn't already selected.

8. On the lower right you can select "Insert Inline" if you want the photo to appear where the cursor is on your reply message(but you need to double check that the cursor is where you want the photo/file to appear), or just click "Done" and it should have the photo/file appear at the very end of the reply message.

Cheers~

[Thomas Norton]

It is not giving me that option

[Ahmdo Molah]

Ah, it may be due to the forum requiring a certain number of posts after which a member is allowed to upload attachments, but I don't remember the exact conditions. It might be quickest to PM one of the admins and ask what's up.