Hello, I've started using an oxy-propane torch for some general cutting around the smallholding. I've got no formal training in gas cutting, and nobody else i know does it, but have been having success with this setup (thanks in large part to input from this board.) Last time i went to fire the torc...

It was the slide valve. Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate you're advice. I'm sure I'll be back with another daft question at some point!

Hi guys, me again with what is probably another naive newbie question. When I set up my torch today, as soon as I opened the oxygen regulator, oxygen flowed freely through the torch. This happened regardless of how I adjusted the torch valve or the regulator. I didn't feel like trying to light the t...

Thanks for the help guys. I feel like a right buffoon, there were actually flow direction arrows on the hoses! In my defence they were pretty tiny. unfortuneately I now have another issue- oxygen freeflows through the torch regardless of how tight i close the valve (on the torch, the regulator appea...

thanks guys, Weldin Mike you should definitely try blacksmithing, it's great fun.

Hi everybody. I've purchased an oxy-propane cutting set up for use on the homestead- 18" weldgas torch and welders warehouse regulators + flashback arrestors. This morning I put everything together intending to make my first attempt at gas cutting. Unfortuneatly I hit a snag before I could even...

Hi everyone, I'm Sam, greetings from Wales. I'm a hobbyist welder, I mainly use welding for fabrication around the home, in conjunction with my other hobby (blacksmithing) and occasional repairs at work. I'm self taught and just kind of trying to gradually improve my skill base. My day job is arbori...