Hi Dennis ,welcome. I to am a "Fairly new machinist" although I have been doing this for over 40 years.I say this because I learn something new almost every time I come to this forum.
Bill L.
I use one of these Chuck--
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-three-burners-91899.html
for the big jobs I get out the Oxy/Acetylene and rose bud.
Bill L.
P.S. Good to see you use that pipe.