I received the cutting torch a week ago and have used it twice already. I really like the design and the feel of the torch in my hands. I have used it to cut 1/4" and 1/2" steel plates. It cut the 1/2" like it was butter. I bought the 90 degree and the straight cutting heads and will probably buy the swivel head one also whenever it comes on the market. I also own both the pistol grip and the straight barrel welding torches. I love welding thin (18 gauge) drum metal with these torches. I feel these three torches are way ahead of other torches on the market. I'm very impressed with them and would recommend them to others. I have already shown the torches to many other metal workers and they were also very impressed with the design and the quality. Dan Louisiana