Ted Ewert Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I don't have the propane going through the acetylene regulator, just through the hose. The hose seems to be made of a similar material to the propane hose, but I don't know for sure. I disconnect the hose when not in use so I'm not real worried about it blowing the house up. I also shut off all gas valves before leaving the shop. Thanks for the warning though, you can't be too careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HojPoj Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Ted, look up oxy fuel hose ratings. There are types that are for acetylene only, and others that are for both acetylene and propane. Propane in the acetylene-only lines will degrade the hose- leading to leaks or ruptures. I figured replacing my hoses was cheap insurance against catastrophe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Ted: If the hose isn't marked for propane it's NOT safe to use with propane. You need to discard the hose you used as propane is very chemically aggressive and does B-A-D things to rubber not rated. Just stopping doesn't stop the badness from progressing. I have no idea what the threshold is but welding trade schools were pretty adamant about one use for any length of time is 86 it time. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks Frosty, I didn't realize that. Apparently there are 2 different ratings of hose: type R and type T. Type R is the older stuff you mentioned, but type T is tolerant of a wider variety of gases, including propane. The rating isn't listed on my hose, so I'll assume it's the R type. I'll pick up some new hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Prudent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 For one thing if the inside of the hose starts to degrade you can start getting "chunks of stuff" that will block up tips and hand pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Yeah, I read up on it and ordered some new hose today. For just heating steel, propane works really well with oxygen. Acetylene is almost too hot as I found out the hard way. Started melting things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Oxy-propane is great for cutting and using a rosebud for heating---MUCH cheaper than using acetylene! Doesn't work for welding though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Finished up a second batch of 3 roses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Very nice roses! Are the thorns from the stem stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HojPoj Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Ted, I believe he shows it in the sculpture threads... 'Roses 101' I think it was titled. Looked like small bits welded to the stem, then ground/filed smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Ewert Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks Hoj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Correct HojPoj. I take leftover cutoffs from the leaves and weld them on then grind them. I'm sure a better blacksmith could chisel them out of the parent stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaswizard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Getting set up to fill/tig weld 3200 1/4" holes in 400 aluminum panels that are 64" long and.050 thick for a Frank Lloyd Wright building I am working on. First I have to pop out and sand dents, machine plugs to fill holes, tig weld, sand welded areas and send off to anodizing. This project will take 10 months to complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Sounds like a project that could make a person go crosseyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaswizard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Yes, and crossnuts to. Either I am crazy or a extremely stupid to take this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxwellB Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Income is income. If I were in Northern Cal I'd offer to help. I wouldn't mind learning how to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaswizard Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Yes income is income. When I get finished I will post an update sharing everything that went into this project, from cost to profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 How many new panels are needed? What filler rod will you use? 4043 filler rod or will you have to use 5356? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Couldn't forge today due to rain, but this beautiful thing came today. Unpacking was better than Christmas. This is what I call proper packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Today I tried to move a 18" diameter log that was frozen upright to the ground. I was not successful, despite much effort. I first "undermined" the log about 1" all the way around its perimeter, in hopes of reducing its contact area with the ground. I then had a 5' digging bar under it with a fulcrum about 3" out from the point of contact, and I was putting all my weight on the other end of the bar. The log remained stuck. Log - 1, me - 0. Is there some technique for this sort of thing that might help? Or do I just have to wait until the ground thaws in the spring? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Try fire. Build a fire and then shovel the coals around the log to thaw the ground around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Mount your anvil to it and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelonian Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Pnut, that idea did cross my mind, but I'd rather avoid charring the log if possible. I may try it if no other method is successful. JHCC, This IS the stump I use to mount my anvil on. I need to move it to a inside a barn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hit it sideways with a sledge.. it will move.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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