Some DIY fettling

[Kennyeth]

Originally Posted by rrobson

Not sure why you think that? For cutting they are equally as good, all about using the correct nozzle for gas and thickness of material. plus acetylene will cut stainless a darn sight easier than propane and if it's a decent chunk you've got no chance with propane, can't get it hot enough.

Let`s put it this way...I would not want to prattle about trying to drop RSJ`s 20mtr up with your method.
That`s it, not arguing anymore on Macca`s thread.
Ken.

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Kennyeth

You won`t get far using Oxy-Acetylene for cutting, maybe small cuts,
Oxy-Propane for serious cutting.
Ken.

propane cutting torch
A cutting torch is used to cut a steel pipe.


. A common propane/air flame burns at about 2,250 K (1,980 °C; 3,590 °F), a propane/oxygen flame burns at about 2,526 K (2,253 °C; 4,087 °F), an oxyhydrogen flame burns at 2,800 °C (5,070 °F), and an acetylene/oxygen flame burns at about 3,773 K (3,500 °C; 6,332 °F).