Bea, you're getting some good advice so far, but if you elect to use the torch method please make sure your gas tank isn't leaking. We don't need our new members blowing themselves up!!! :-D
For what it's worth, The Eastwood Company is just a product seller ... almost everything they carry is actually made by someone else; they just put their own name label on it and charge you (big time) for the convenience.
