[TheForge] oxy-propane torch equipment

[Dan Tull]

John,

I've been using oxy-propylene for 11 years.
LP tips=  cleaned my first one at 5  1/2 years.
200 d F cooler = big deal
7" long burn length vs.  2" on act.
much cheaper to buy.
No little "paratroopers" at start-up.
can't gas weld.

dan tull
georgia
abba, afc, S.C. psba, obg,sofa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Switzer" <switz at mindspring.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 6:49 PM
Subject: [TheForge] oxy-propane torch equipment


>
>
> I am in the middle of a project using a torch to archive a local heat for
> an upset on 1" bars.  Using oxy-acetylene  is getting pretty expensive (an
> acetylene  bottle lasts about 20 upset bars)  I was wondering about
> switching to oxy-propane.  Does anyone know what additional equipment
would
> be required, besides a propane rosebud tip.  Is it OK to just move my
> existing acetylene regulator back and forth as the need changes?
>
> Thanks
>
> John Switzer
> 7019 Burnt Mill Rd
> Beulah, CO 81023
> (719) 485-3109
>
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