[TheForge] Torch, Propane

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

It is a cheaper and handier fuel...but not as hot. If you are 
going for a single fuel gas, the most versatility is with 
acetylene. You can't weld well with oxy -propane...pf

Rich Maynard wrote:
> Consider propane as a fuel. In the UK anyway it's cheaper and a bottle lasts
> much longer as it comes as a pressurised andnot dissolved gas. I can also
> get it much easier, and don't pay rental on the bottle. Unless you want to
> weld it will do everything acetylene does but at a slightly lower
> temperature.
> 
> You will need a different regulator, hose and cutting / heating nozzles for
> propane.
> 
> Richard Maynard - Artist Blacksmith
> The Forge, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6BS
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn and Susan Lang
> Sent: 30 January 2008 15:26
> To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [TheForge] Torch, Propane
> 
> 
> Hello
> I am looking to purchase a torch set, for an occasional cutting task and for
> localized heating of objects. What options, attributes or other factors
> should I be considering?
> 
> Thank you
> lynn
> 
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