Re: Using Propane for Cutting Torch

Posted by Mike-UT on March 30, 2005 at 06:54:02 from (207.168.80.180):

In Reply to: Using Propane for Cutting Torch posted by 37 chief on March 30, 2005 at 01:04:56:

You can get propane with a "hot mix" in it that will cut lots faster than propane. It costs a little more, but lots cheaper than acetylyne. I used to use a product called "Chemolene". Ask your local welding/gas shop. It and propane will outlast acetylene by at least 5 to 1. A real benefit of propane and/or Chemolene is that since there's no carbon in it, it won't leave any slag to grind off! What little it does leave you can chip it off with ease. It's a real benefit on a burn table too since it doesn't leave slag. One drawback is that you can't gas weld with it as there's no carbon in it to make it stick! You also don't have to worry about the tank being upright like acetylene. You can crank the oxygen up as high as you want. It works great with a "Rosebud" and A "Gouger" too. With a size "0" tip you can easily cut 6 inches of steel.

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