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Smaller torch tip
On 8/8/2014 5:43 PM, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
Ignoramus32003 fired this volley in : Right? Thanks Yep, Small tip, small kerf. Depth corresponds to width. I have a small Victor hobby torch I bought decades ago for use on angle- irons, and the like under 3/8" thick. Lots less messy and more conservative of gas than the big torch, but not a lot slower, so long as the material isn't too thick. Lloyd On cutting stuff like 3 x 3 x .120 tubing, it is good to almost lay the torch down so that the flame attacks the metal at about a ten to fifteen degree angle. You can cut about two inches with the O2 jet, and it will be VERY smooth. If you want the raggedy look, you can bring it up to ninety, stopping somewhere in between. But if you want real thin stuff cut clean, lay the tip almost parallel with the surface. Now, we're talking about thin stuff. Under 1/2". Yes, a 1 tip would be good. Use 4# acet to cut up to one inch thick, and vary the O2 for the thickness of the metal, as well as changing tips if you get into 1/4" or 3/16" stuff. Just depends on how you want it to look, and how much grinding you want to do. Steve |
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