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

[Daniel Kretchmar]

Bruce,
   I use my acetylene regulator for my propane.  It seems to work
okay.  The only thing I have to change is the tip in the cutting
torch.  I have a Smith rig and they carry a propane cutting tip.  It
was worth the extra cash for the tip, but not the regulator.

Danr

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM, Steve Bloom <smith at blacksmithing.org> wrote:
> 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
>
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