"Tim Wescott" wrote in message
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So, when I go to play with the connections on an acetylene torch, I have
to mutter "tighten it off" or "loosen it on" as I'm turning to get it
right.

What do you do? Or are you just so mechanically inclined that you have
no trouble?

I just look at the threads. And for the nick. And the color of the hose.

Steve