Very helpful advice, I appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us in such a non threatening manner. Meaning, you did not talk down to us rather you parlayed wisdom in humility. Great job
I agree completely. This is RU-vid at its finest. I teach carpentry and this is now a 'go to' video for the students to see when we cover these types of tools. Subbed!
I was taught (over 30 yrs ago) to set up the torch so the valves are on the same side as the tip. Easier adjustment and less chance of bumping the knobs and throwing out the mixture. Also, I strongly agree with 1/4 turn on acetylene so it turns off fast in emergencies. Great video overall
Great job with taking your time to explain things. I'm in a welding class now and you did a better job with taking your time so others can understand then my teacher does.
I watched a lot of videos trying to learn what i can. Your video was the best one yet. You talked normal and simplified it so I,understand what the hell you are saying. Thank you
“...or if you’ve got one and don’t know how to use it.” My dude this vid is gold! I just heated and bent a wrench to get the angle on transmission line fittings. Saved me sooo much cursing!! Rusty or seized fittings or bolts will now fear me.
I have to start a new job this week and they were really leaning on me to know some things that I haven't practiced since Millwright school. Thank you very much for your video, the information was sincere and concise, you should consider a position at an instructing facility. 5-6 rule.. I love it. Cheers.
It has been years since I have had to use a cutting torch. You brought back all I learned in welding school. Best video I have seen on the subject. Thank you
Very well done instruction on using an acetylene torch. Really glad that you pointed out the 15 PSI max limit, since most don't know that acetylene that isn't dissolved can do nasty things over that limit.
thank you so much for this video, i just bought a full sized setup used from a neighbor with a cutting torch and honestly was afraid to even try it without some guidance. this was the guidance i needed.
Thanks for this video. I'm just starting to learn welding at my local career and tech center, and this video has helped me understand what I was doing wrong in class today. With a lot of students new to welding, everyone needs individual attention for help and can't always get the help they need. I was letting my cones get too big, and definitely moved too slow and was melting my practice plates during the cuts. Again, thanks for this video for refreshing what I forgot on my first day today. I love being able to come home and look on youtube for help.
Victor Ryan Glad I could help. Good luck in the welding industry it's a lot of hot work get used to getting burned a lot lol. Let me know if you have any questions I'll be glad to help.
Gorgeous work, instruction, and craftsmanship sir! You do an excellent job in explaining the basics!! I came in out of the shop to find a good teacher for better operating methods on cutting steel. You have provided exactly what I was searching for sir. Im headed back to the shop now. Be safe and God Bless you my friend.
Omg life saver... switched from natural gas to acetylene setup and was about to chuck the whole system... that feather made allll the difference! When from producing straight coal to butter! You're the best!
Dude, I had a friend of mine "attempt" to teach me how to use a Oxy/Acetelyne set-up I'd just purchased and he FAILED. "THIS" single video, you explained MORE than he did "in-person!!!" Thank you, very much!!!!
I'm an electrician, but I have to do a variety of things where I work. Often, I'm on my own and have to pick up a new skill in a short period of time. I saw three other videos, and yours was the one which explained all of the information which I needed. I sure didn't do a pro job, but I got the job done. Thanks plenty!
thank you so much for the informative video! my welding classes were trimmed down to 5 weeks instead of 8 due to the pandemic and i didn't get the chance to use a cutting torch and i have a weld test for a job this week that i need to use a cutting torch for!
Not many people like you, son,....classic work with classic instruction. Thank you for just being you..... I appreciate your way of explaining proper methods. Wish you the best of 2020
Well after watching this I was able to use a torch on my own for the first time to do what I needed to do and managed to not blow myself up. So I consider it a success.
The higher you go above 15psi on acetylene the more friction is created in the line, and the higher chance of the acetylene gas to ignite in the line, never seen it happen though. 😆 GREAT VIDEO
One thing you didn’t mention was that you shouldn’t get the tip too close to the surface or touch it to the surface while cutting. I have found that it will cause it to make popping sounds and I was told that it can cause the flame to flow back up inside the torch (flashback ). I am not an expert with cutting torches, but that was what I was taught. Not sure if that is correct or not.
Very good job with this instructional video my friend, thank you. There were details that you covered that were left out of a lot of other videos on this subject. Thanks!
when i learned to use a torch in ag class they always said to stay off to the side of the regulator so if the handle blew out it wouldn't hit you think you would have to have a really bad regulator to do it but that's the way i learned. Liked the refresher on settings, always good to review things so you don't get in a rut of doing the Wrong thing !! THANKS again
Great video man! I embarrassed my self today trying to cut a hole using a torch for the first time ever and really needed a good video to explain it all. This is a great video and I'll make sure to reference this video again. Thank you again, cheers from New York
Any well equipped welding/burning supply shop has multiple solutions for different types of gases, and torches. 37 years burning thick steel. Acetylene is the least valuable of the gases. If you happen to run your tip too close to the plate it doesn't extinguish the flame, but goes into the tip itself, and because it's copper it just melts. Blowing holes and cleaning the tip decreases the life of the tip much more than 2 piece tips used with all other gases. Burned 26" thick plate(in 1980), and routinely burned/shape cut 12" thick weekly. Propane is the gas that most all Fab/ Steel Service Centers use on "X"-"Y" axis shape cutting machines in Metro Detroit area. For people stuck with Acetylene this guy's advise is spot on. Chasing overtime and Fab closings i have used about everything and my choice is Harris Torches & tips using Propane.
A very nice presentation and safety attention given to pressure and precautions! Thank you for your experience and wisdom! I have been around 50 years and as a kid I had experienced men took me under their wings from torches to arc welder to how to pour lead felt joints! I think a lot is lost to not having exposure to shop classes such as high school or having someone who can explain the safe and Guide to show such as mig or tiger work! The old guys would not wate for me to ask but would explain alot of information about what we were doing and that was very helpful and let me feel not so stupid for asking questions! That is the best way I think is helpful!
Thanks very much. Very simple to understand, very straightforward. I learned sooo much from such a short video. Keep doing what you're do. Much appreciated.
I love your videos. Very informative and easy to understand. That said, I notice maybe one thing missing from the safety perspective. Maybe it's over-rated but as I read and understand it, it's highly recommended to have flashback arresters on the bottle side and torch side of the hoses.
Awesome thanks for this. I just started class and started oxyfuel cutting and then this video popped up lol helpful stuff, I kind of had a hard time finding the right amount of fuel and oxygen. Also keeping a steady line.
having been a welder certified since the early 70's ,,,,, the rule of thumb for us was 8 lbs ace, and 40 oxy .. of course you change as you need to for thickness and so forth . 3 types of flames is involed in welding witch are NEUTRAL , CARBURIZING , OXYDIZING .FLAMES . nice vid ....enjoy
Excellent instruction video. I sure do enjoy your channel and content. Looking forward to future videos. I've watched all your videos. Just wanted to pass along a compliment that your style and delivery has really improved. Keep up the great work. Thanks!
+USNERDOC Thank you. Hahaha I know I watch some of my old videos now and think "Wow I really didn't know what I was doing." But you live and learn. Thanks again that means a lot.
EXCELLENT video. Only thing I would add is to the safety side. Might want to mention and show your check valves and/or flame busters. Very important as you essentially have two pressurized bombs at the other end of your hoses.
Thanks man im in highschool my junior year just learning how to use the torch for a competition I’m going to and I need all the help I can get so I don’t mess up using one
Thanks alot for taking the time Bud, Being able to hear a correctly set cutting flame was big deal for me. Mine always made a lotof racket and I was melting more than cutting.
Excellent video. You might mention to never lay an acetylene tank on it's side, or if you do make sure it is upright for a couple hours before you use it. You will wreck your gear just like having more than 15 psi of pressure at the gauge.
Thank god that I found your page it’s in totally safe my day I am a new beginner and try to check all for torch cut set up but it’s all waste my time especially the page from my country. It’s clearing understanding now thank you again
thank you , I am beginer and want to cut and weld pieces onto a 31 ' trailer for tiny house on wheels .So haven decided to buy oxy/ace set up , from Grizzly tools . I will be adding extensions onto sides of trailer 16-18 " pieces which will go thru main channel runners , then plan to drill holes thru them and crossbeams to attach .then put bead of welding around ends . thank you for your videos will be viewing more and viewing them several times. sincerely deb in VT
Excellent video, thanks ! All the elements of a good video; not too long, good information & good steady image quality. I have bookmaked this vid to come back to before using my cutting torch.
When I went to welding school in 1982 they started us out with oxy-acetylene. I think they did that because it's slower and you can see the puddle forming, with arc it's almost instantaneous and we did brazing and cutting too. The welding tips were numbered #1 through #14, the #1 tip was supposedly 1 psi acetylene. I think that was for jewellery making, we never used that, I think we used a #5 most of the time at 5 psi, I don"t think we ever went over 10 psi. And all the acetylene gauges were 30 psi with 15 to 30 in red, so never let that needle go beyond the 12'o clock position. Later on when we did multi pass groove welds in 3/8ths plate we would cut the weld. If there were any slag inclusions it would blow back like the 4th of July. Then the instructor told us when you can get a clean flame cut of your weld, then you can start thinking about doing a bend test.
Watch all your videos! They are great! Haven’t been commenting due to Firestick! Now have the google dongle due to their battle, but know I have learned a ton from you!
This was a great video, I just started using this to cut off lips on buckets and welding new ones on. This gave me a lot of great info to use, I’m about to go try it right now!
Really liked the video. Was using one today at work and had forgotten about how to properly set one (been 15 years). Again thanks for making the video. BTW I didn't know about the oxygen vavle ! ★Open up all the way★
I knew anything till you made this video and I feel so much confedent, i will re watch it till I can recite everey word you said. I bought me a portable torch set Harris by Lincoln and wanted to know how to do it.
Good instruction video on using the torch and safety tips ...I was lucky to be able to be around a torch when I was a kid and learned a lot ..I once worked for a company that had me cutting 16 in tall I-beams all day and the boss thought I was certified Because he liked my work ..But I had used a torch and practiced over the years to get good at using it... My favorite thing is to braze I would like to learn how to torch weld better with steel rod I have only done it once
+not2fast4u2c Thank you. Very cool aye that is one thing I don't know how to do at all is gas weld. I've seen it done, but not in person. Might have to give it a try.
+Classic Work Brazing and gas welding are not that hard,it is mostly in technique. When I was working at a tourist railroad, i went to night school to learn to weld. I took my practice coupons to work and my boss said they were really good. It was easier than electric welding. I was working on a project at class using rail and the instructor didn't think I would be able to torch cut the rail but I did with a result almost like yours on the plate. An iron worker showed us helpful trick is to lean the flame toward the direction the cut is going so the metal is heated ahead of the cutting flame. This helps make a nicer cut. I learned to braze when I worked for Trane brazing copper to copper, copper to brass, and copper to steel. We used a double tip torch with oxygen and natural gas. I have made around 1600 connections in an 8 hour shift; sometimes with no leaks.
+Roy Reynolds Very nice that is really cool to hear. I took welding for 2 years, and we never touched a brazing rod. I know it is very useful, and can do things that arc welding can't touch. I know what you mean I know on cutting really thick plate its a good idea to make a bigger kerf so the metal has somewhere to go instead of sticking to the rest of the plate. Thanks for the comment.
Brazing probably is the best way to repair cast iron breaks. I have never tried this but understand if a bolt is broken off in cast iron it can be "blown out" by starting to cut the bolt like cutting then turn off the gas and just using the oxygen to remove the steel will leave the threads in the cast iron untouched. Maybe just chase them with a tap to make sure all slag is out.
+Roy Reynolds I've seen my dad fix exhaust manifold breaks with a brazing rod more than a few times. I could see how that would work cast iron has a higher melting temperature than steel plus oxygen does not cut cast iron due to all the graphite in it. I may have to try that one. Thanks man.
