These are the questions you have to ask yourself when you’re working with an acetylene cutting torch, known colloquially, in 1950s greaser garages everywhere, as a blow torch. That’s what ...

You probably already know this, but if you don’t... -to improve cutting performance with an acetylene torch, tip the torch’s tip slightly in the direction you’re cutting. That pre-heats the ...

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 ...

Dwayne Carraghan was using an acetylene torch to cut up earth-moving equipment in a scrap yard Wednesday when the equipment shifted, pinning his foot. While Carraghan was falling or trying to free ...

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 ...

so the bad guys break out the cutting torch and burn their way in. But knowing how to harness that raw power means you’ve got to learn the basics of oxy-acetylene, and [This Old Tony]’s new ...

CHARLOTTE — A garage caught fire in northeast Charlotte due to the improper use of an acetylene torch, according to reports from the Charlotte Fire Department. The incident occurred just before ...

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