Ok, so I've been playing with this little torch for a while, and I've gotten fairly decent at cutting stuff, but I'm still wondering if I am adjusting the flame right. I was told to use about 4 pounds of acetelyne, and around 20 lbs oxygen, and here is what I do:
I turn on the acetelyne, spark it, and adjust it so that the soot goes away and the flame is off the tip about an eight of an inch. Then I turn on the oxy and turn it up till I get the nice sharp cone pattern, though oftentimes, I have about 7 good looking cones and the top one is a little smaller than all the others. Anyway, I get the oxygen all adjusted so when I pull the lever on the cutting torch I get one big bright flame, not a defined cone or anything, but a big hot flame. It seems to cut well, but my cuts are really sloppy and there is tons of slag... what can I do to increase my proficiency with the torch?
Anyone good with one here? (BTW these things are fun! )
