Acetylene torch basics

How to use, and get better at using a acetylene torch. Good tips, and info to help you have a better understanding of what this thing can do.

Remember that all torchs are not the same yours may be different.

[budcolston]

Wear ear protection when welding or torching overhead. My Dad suffered a lot after a spark went in the ear. Great video.

[stephenphillips]

Thanks for sharing the nessicary information without showing off and wasting time. 🔥

[joelskok]

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

[adirondacker]

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

[gorillatag]

“...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.

[nickpedigo]

Thank you. Not many people or places will teach you this for only a like out and share. I’ll come back to freshen up on my basics with this video. Great video and teacher.

[Dranheart]

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.

[yambo]

Very good tutorial, im an old guy now so its been a long time since I used a torch, but didnt hurt to go back and re-learn the important fundamentals.

[deathkartgaragechannel]

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

[waynefornash]

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

[SgtJoeSmith]

Also keep hoses out from under what you are cutting so you don't light them on fire

[davec]

Nice simple and to the point from someone who knows what your doing, thanks.

[Glide]

Very helpful video. Well done. Wish I had watched it 30 years ago.

[scottherr]

You are a great teacher-any Vocational program would be blessed to have you as an instructor-thanks for a great video.

[kirkwilson]

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.

[paulkelly]

Great video, I now have an excellent cheat sheet in my Oxy Ace Tote. Thank you

[sylveonnn]

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!

[AllyisAlive]

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.

[angelathoms]

That was a very helpful video. Your teaching method is great. Like someone else mentioned, you could teach a class.

[davidr.massey]

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.