A friend asked about how much a torch kit for small farm use would cost and also to buy the bottles. Please don't get on to one brand over anouther or propane or acetelene. That is not what he needs to know now and over 30 years since I bought mine and tanks for about $220 new but times have changed. Just looking for only a ball park figure as I think he is going to think about half range of actuall costs. I know small propane tanks are cheap but is no good for welding and he would want to be able to weld with it as no electricity for an arc welder. Am I thinking that $800-$1,000 would be in the range for a good unit? High or Low?