Oxy-Acetylene Torches

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


Warning Safety glasses 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

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  • 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.