[TheForge] Oxy/Propane reprise

[Keziah's Forge]

If its an occassional tweak, use the cutter for a heater.  Just move it a 
lot to distribute the heat.  And don't hit the cutter lever! If you really 
need a heater for larger, longer or frequent  heats, get the right rosebud. 
an O/A rosebud isn't much cheaper, not worth the savings.  For frequent 
heats, you can build yourself a micro forge out of firebrick, castable or 
rigid ceramic fiber to conserve the heat
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul N" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:20 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Oxy/Propane reprise


>I know some of this has been discussed here before, but I wasn't far
> enough along in my "education" to be too concerned about it at the time.
>
> I've recently bought a "moderately priced" medium duty oxy fuel setup
> (torch handle, regulators, Type 'T' fuel line, etc) and picked up an O2
> cylinder at the local gas supplier this week. I'm planning on using
> oxy-propane to cut some 3/8" steel plate that I picked up for a song at
> a barn sale a few months ago.
>
> I've gathered some information about oxy-propane cutting, and I think
> I'm ready to try that (I took a couple of welding/cutting classes at the
> local community college, so I'm not totally unprepared)
>
> I decided to go oxy/propane because I already have propane on hand, and
> didn't really want to deal with another fuel right now. (although some
> oxy/acetylene welding may be attractive to me from time to time for some
> pieces too heavy for my little 175amp wire feed)
>
> The question I have is regarding future use of oxy/propane as a fuel for
> localized heating (tweaking scrolls, basket handles, collaring,
> rivet-heading tenons, etc). I was just shopping around for a rosebud for
> the handle I picked up (It says it's a 142T, which I believe is
> compatible with a Victor 100) Anyway, the propane rosebud for the Victor
> 100 is about $80, which startled me a bit (on a tight budget...) Things
> I've found "googling" indicate that using an acetylene rosebud with
> propane would be a bad move.
>
> So, should I be bothering with a rosebud, and perhaps just use the
> "pre-heat" of the cutting head for my localized heating?
>
> I have no experience with a rosebud, and I'm wondering if perhaps it's
> overkill for my anticipated use. whattya think?
>
>
> Thanks,
> **Paul N.
>
>
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