Intro to Oxy-Acetylene Welding - Part 1 

We Build Stuff Ty for the video I remember doing this in HS

Nah bruh you did fine. Steel Fab is for big boys not for pencil pushers. If your viewers need it any softer they should stream lotion application.

@@rebel1105 i was expecting around 100 views on this video originally since i made it for my high school students that forgot the demonstration in class. Still it's good to cover all my bases and fix some information i forgot about 😁

Ok I suppose for your students. However you put a better video together than a majority. I know I too would probably kill it and turn some profit, but its weird to imagine it because Ive only ever known pay to come from my craftsmanship. Thanks for your service as an educator though, turn out some talent man the country could use some millenials that can fabricate and hitch steel without bubblegum lol. Cheers!

@@rebel1105 thanks!

Kind words. That means a lot. I know I have some mistakes in this one but that is all part of my own learning process. Glad it was helpful!

Great to see your comment Griffon. Don't worry as long as you are doing well now! No ragrets

No regratz as long as you wasn't a dick.to.the teacher

If you could go back, what process would you say to do to make the most amount of money?

thanks for watching!

Yep I remember using those in auto body shop in high school 20 + years ago

OMG!

IVE BURNT MY HAND!!!! at night 😉*snaps fingers*

@@w.r.mcclainlundeen3757 shut the fuck up, you can lose a skill you dickhead

@@w.r.mcclainlundeen3757 you like 50 get outta here Bruh

Me and the boys learning how to weld and using this in school

Thanks for watching! updated video here with some PROPER information! I made some mistakes and fixed them in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

Thanks! I have changed up a few things since making this video. You can see some updated tips and safety information in the most recent welding upload

check out the updated video. Has some "proper" safety instruction in regards to tank setup and shutdown. I made a few mistakes and corrected them here :) Thanks for watching ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

@@WeBuildStuff I'll check it out. Thanks!

Exactly why I start students on this skill before moving them to MIG! Thanks for watching

My neighbor who has taught welding at a Iowa State suggested I learn this method because it will teach me puddle control and the rest will be become easy. He’s going to give me lessons on Sunday afternoons.

I've updated a few things since making this video as I had a few bad habits. New video up with more info and some extra safety stuff. Thanks for watching

welding with ox-acctle is old school it uses a different filler rod than brazing rod. it is quiet and requires no electricity, takes lot of practice. It is the best way to learn heat controll, running a puddle and getting proper penetration. If you can ox-acctelene weld, Arc and stick will be very easy to learn.

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for watching. Please check out my updated video here as I made some mistakes in part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.htmlsi=QGcHI5j0HbQAdW7v

Thanks for watching. Check out my website for good starter projects too 😁

bernzomatic? I just got one today and brazed my muffler

Thanks! While I do my best this video has some safety mistakes so I would recommend this one that goes into more depth and fixes some bad habits I had when filming this current video. Check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

I did Acetylene welding for the first time in college today and I sucked so I am watching this video

Watch my latest video on welding. Much "better" information than this one! I keep learning and changing up how I do things as I keep learning and improving myself 😀

Use the torch for cutting. Use a stick welder for outdoor use as the coating provides the shielding gas. There is a function in the metal called the HAZ (heat affected zone). the slow action of the torch gives a very wide HAZ which changes the metallurgical characteristics of the metal you're welding. Not what you want at all. For cutting, get a spot red hot, then hit the "turbo" button for a big increase in O2. This will punch a hole in the work and you can keep the cut moving. It works OK, looks not so good compared to a plasma cutter. Stick for outdoors and on "rough" work (6010 stick I think). MIG for indoors and TIG for true precision work with minimal HAZ. I've been told that TIG is hardest to learn, but to learn it first. After that, you'll be a wiz at the other two. Some say "MIG like TIG" is the ultimate compliment for a good quality MIG weldment.

​@@burnerjack01 I have found that teaching the kids the techniques of working the puddle is my requirement before I teach them TIG. Stops them breaking everything. We do mostly Mig welding in class as our stick welder has been busted for awhile and I'm waiting on some more budget to get it fixed :) Thanks for watching

Thanks. I'm not perfect with my own techniques but I try to inspire kids to go on and learn more

Thanks!

Thanks. Updated video here with better tips and I address some mistakes I made in Part 1 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

@@WeBuildStuff Funny thing about how I started the AC-OXY welding was I learned it from an A-Team tv show.

Check out my latest one that has some better safety information. Thanks for watching

Check the update video for a few things I did wrong too😁 thanks for watching ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

While I have never seen an explosion it was a helpful trick I remember during university that I have passed onto the students as a good reminder!

Thanks!

Tell him this is the updated video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.htmlsi=UX7M47Q36gLaegPM Has some better information based on our current industry standards. Thanks for watching!

Ooo ya! I should have slowed down and got it deeper for this video

BURNINATING THE PEASANTS

BURNINATING ALL THE COUNTRY SIDE

And the THATCHED ROOF COTTAGES!

I'm a diesel mechanic in tech school and this was the first type of welding we were taught! I'm still a little green on it so that's why I'm touching up on this video!

I'm actually here because I am familiar with arc welding, but I was curious how the greatest generation welded the battle ships together than won WW2. I'd like to get a torch but the gasses are difficult to find in my area.

@@JamesKelly89 since arc welding was invented in 1881 and patented in 1887, they probably used arc welders.

thanks!

Thanks. It was tough getting the right settings. I think i could improve it and not damage my camera if i put some welding glass in front of the lens to get some better detail in the molten flame and weld

@@WeBuildStuff Yeah I can only imagine, must be a solid camera. Hey while I have your attention, if you ever mess around with colorful welds Id love to see you do a video on them and Im sure others would agree. youre great at explaining stuff

Thanks! I'm no expert but I can weld enough that my real projects don't break !😀

Ha thanks. I keep forgetting I snuck that in there

I really need to weld up some Trogdor sculptures!

Consumate V!!

Also, NEVER lay a Acetylene tank on its side. Something about the acetylene coming out of the matrix inside the tank, making it unstable and dangerous. Dunno, just what I've been taught.

john hanrahan hey thanks for the tip! I’m starting to get into welding and really want to know more about the subject. Hence why I’m here lol. Any advice is much appreciated!

@@burnerjack01 and remember you can NEVER really trust The Matrix.

Not what the manufacturer recommendeds. Bad habit passed on. Kill the oxygen first

That's the goal! I need to do some more videos with better examples. I've improved a lot myself since filming this. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. And as a part of teaching I am always trying to improve myself. Here is a better video with some updated information and better procedures: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html Thank you for watching.

I agree with what the manufacturers say and we are doing it the way that many high schools do in BC based on how many of us tech teachers were trained at BCIT. I will probably switch things up though since so many people have said the same as you!

Can I add to the previous comment that when shutting down a torch either in a controlled fashion or in an emergency due to a flashback the reason turning off the oxygen first is recommended by manufacturers and industry bodies is due to the need for a consistent response by the operator in emergencies (don’t think just act) and because the oxygen is significantly more dangerous. Yes, the acetylene is fuel but so is the torch and hoses as far as the oxygen is concerned, turning off the acetylene first in a flashback won’t stop the hoses burning in a pure oxygen environment. Turning off the oxygen first stops the risk of the flashback escalating.

Thanks for watching! I'll be posting an updated video with extra tips and some more safety information I forgot to put into this one😀

Then you’ll never ever gas weld ever again lol

I am not responsible for idiots that touch flames. Don't be an idiot ;)

check out my other long oxy-a video. It's got some better advice for setup and shutdown. I made some mistakes in this part 1 Thanks for watching! :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html

First part of my gas welding class at the British Columbia Institute of Technology!

Wrong

Thanks for watching. I've personally progressed since this and it fun. Mostly art metal and bending stuff with it for us now

Check out my updated one with some better setup and safety tips! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html Thanks for watching!

and reverse the process during shutdown :) I forgot to add that to this video

For sure! I only use this video as supplimental material for students. We do lots more in class with proper safety that I have updated in a newer video. Thanks for watching and the tips. Good for the community

We always have our welding ventilation going when the class is running. I turned it down for the talking parts of the video

It isn't as strong and I rarely do it but it is part of the skill building I put students through so they understand the basics and how to handle a torch first.

Me, either.

Any type of welder that can do steel! Mig or stick/arc is handy and strong!

@@WeBuildStuff Many thanks for your considerate reply!

If they don't find you handsome....

@@WeBuildStuff They should at least find you handy! (7 months later... oh well)

That's in my 2nd video. This video was to show just a fusion technique so my students can practice with two hands on the torch to get used to the process before worrying about stronget welds. Baby steps!

I absolutely love that you watched! Thanks!

This is actually a mistake in my video. I put an updated video on my channel. I keep this video online for my class and because there is still some good information there. I tell students that acetylene turned off before oxygen does kill the flame right away but it isn't good long term for keeping things clean and preventing gas build ups in the torch. O before A for shutdown!

@@WeBuildStuff thanks for clearing that up thought I was a ticking time bomb doing that.

Check out my updated one. Better safety tips and some info that will make sound smarter with your instructor ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C6lluYIl9Xk.html Thanks for watching!

@@GuapDolo if all you have is oxy acetylene then yes you can weld exhaust pipe. It can be slower and more costly than a quick arc or mjg weld but all can do the job

Thanks for watching!

Yes that is in part 2! I need to make a part 3 with better welds than I did in this video as well!

Good observation

I get stupid ideas while editing sometimes... 🙃