[TheForge] Acetylene shortage -- alternatives -- details, anyone?

[Steve Bloom]

Bruce --

For most work, propane is cheaper and adequate -- bit sloppier cuts 
and no real difference in just heating.  For gas welding, propane 
fails compared to acetylene (IMHO, i.e., I can gas weld with 
acetylene and not so much with propane).  Conversion require a 
different regulator (adjustable LP one with gauge - identical to the 
ones I use on gas forges) - tips are different but readily 
available.  Hoses seem not to care.

Steve