That way, in case of emergency, a flick of your hand will stop acetylene flow. -Generic settings for cutting with an acetylene torch are: 7 psi for acetylene and 25 psi for oxygen.

Many of us are comfortable using an oxy-acetylene torch, but sometimes we’re dissatisfied with our cuts. Here are things to check, and tips to improve torch performance: 1. Generic regulator ...

The acetylene and oxygen mix comes out of a little ring of small holes in the tip of the torch, and the flame they create melts metal, turning it into a molten slurry.

The results can be very gratifying. If you have an oxy-acetylene torch/welding setup, consider the value of restoring obsolete small parts! See All 32 Photos ...

Notice the wide “V” of the flames created by this oxy-acetylene welding tip. Technicians must be diligent and move the torch around all sides of the pipe to heat it evenly. Notice how the flame of an ...

When unburned acetylene gas is discharged from a torch, static electricity can be generated at the torch tip. If the tip comes in contact with a ground path, a static spark capable of igniting the ...

If your shop comes complete with a MIG welder, an acetylene torch, and an air hammer, then you have more options than most when it comes to removing broken bolts. In this short video [Jim’s ...

Interchangeable tips are available for heating larger or smaller areas than the standard general-purpose tip. The SureFire T655 torch is a quality, U.S.-made product that is a pleasure to use.