Oxy-Acetylene Torches

	Extra precaution required for welders. Training / Tool Testing is essential. See Welding Safety doc.

		Eye protection required!

Oxy-Acetylene Torches
The Metal Shop's Oxy-Acetylene Torches
General Info
Make	Various
Model	n/a
Serial	Unknown
Specs	n/a
Manual	n/a
Asylum Info
Location	Metal Shop
Rubric	n/a
Training	Tool classes
Testing	Tool testing, or come to the shop on Tool Testing Night
Restrictions	red

Use for:

• Heating or cutting metal, especially carbon steel.

• Brazing

• Welding (Arc may be preferable)

Do Not Use for

• Anything that might explode when heated.

• Anything that produces excessively noxious gases when heated or burned including:

• Galvanized
• Plated
• Painted
• Oiled
• Powder-coated

Safety Hazards

• Eye damage from looking at the flame for extended periods. Shade 3 eye protection required.

• Poisoning from gases produced when heating or vaporizing certain metals. Respirator required when appropriate.

• Injury or death from explosion due to tool misuse.

• Burns from flame, sparks, or hot workpieces.

• Two highly dangerous situations to watch for. 'Immediately shut down Acetylene torch if either occurs:

1. Pop sound. This is flashback. 2. Purple flame. Burning Acetone from tank.