[TheForge] oxy-propane after all

[Larry Ruebush]

On my Victor Torch, all I have to do is change the tips
Larry Ruebush
west central IL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert J Hill" <wskewinu at mac.com>
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Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] oxy-propane after all


> Isn't it a matter of what type of cutting tip you put on the torch?  I 
> have propane tips for two of my torches and they work just fine.  Blew 
> through one inch plate no problem.
> Rob
> On Jun 22, 2007, at 08:09, Ben Barrett wrote:
> 
> Wow, thanks for that link, the FAQ there answered all my questions:
> http://www.allstatesdistributing.com/id56.html
> (yeah, this is propane, not propylene; the thread forked)
> 
> Summary:  I wouldn't likely die trying, but it is inefficient, using
> up too much Oxy since it just doesn't mix right in a torch made for
> oxy/acet (according to allstates).  Makes sense -- if anyone's mileage
> has varied from that, please let us know...
> 
> ben
> 
> 
> On 6/22/07, Ben Barrett <stircrazyben at gmail.com> wrote:
>> ...
>> Q:  What are the downsides of using a torch made for oxy/acet, with
>> propane?  Will I die or waste fuel or have no control, or what?  :)
>> ...
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