This guy is a throwback to the instructional movies from the 60's and 70's.

@JoeBrone100

Ай бұрын

Lol yeah .... Not only his presentation but his voice too. 👍😁

It's like I'm listening to a radio announcer from the 80's. You got a beautiful voice.

10 years old, but still the BEST video giving the procedure for oxy/propane cutting.

Gotta love this presenter. He has such a great, classic baritone voice....he could do voiceovers for movies!

@leonardpearlman4017

10 ай бұрын

I keep wondering if this guy is an actor, or the best technical salesman ever, or a SMITH engineer or what? I don't meet people like this in the welding sector.

If Harvard had a shop class, this guy would be the Professor there.

@donaldmack7213

4 жыл бұрын

I just wonder did how many people who went to Harvard took a shop class?

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

No, you idiot

@horsehide3039

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldmack7213 Congrats, brother. You just won the pendejo of the day award. Way to go.

@Miguel81653

2 жыл бұрын

@@horsehide3039 😂

@joew1865

Ай бұрын

​@@donaldmack7213100%, actually, it's required. Med students have to take it twice, if I'm not mistaken.

Airgas & praxair (Army also teaches this) says only to open the fuel gas 1 to 1.5 turns. I asked the fire department about this, they concurred. They went into a whole of reasons why to not fully open the valves, but the two main points I took away from it all was; In the event of a problem, it only takes that much to do an emergency shutdown. And damage/ leaks can occur by opening fully opening the valves, and manufacturers recommend not opening all the way, especially to full open stop. Just passing that along.

@davidmoreno5228

2 жыл бұрын

That procedure is for oxy-Acetylene

Perfect lesson and Smith makes beautiful torches.

I am cutting titanium up to 12 inches thick. The man who taught me at my job hardly speaks english. Nobody has a understanding of the torch theyre just doing what they think is right. This was so helpful you have no idea. Im going to do more research!

This is helpful. I'd love to see another video or two showing how to get a neutral flame with the oxy-propane brazing tips (I have the MW-411) and also the oxy-propane rosebuds (I have the MT-805). Some additional commentary on the propane tank sizes required to run the rosebud for short periods of time (as opposed to continuous use) would also be helpful. Thanks in advance -- it's great to see high quality tools like your torches being made in the US. Keep the videos coming.

I agree that there should be more of these videos! I check every few months. I have Smith equipment, and am inclined to trust them, especially after watching this one! It's one of the greatest lab presentations I've ever seen!

I don't think I have enjoyed watching any youtube video as much as I have enjoyed this one. Such a proffessional. Thank you so much. There is so much to learn from this gentleman.

It would be great to see him make a video demonstrating proper adjustment of an oxy propane rosebud

This is an excellent video, the best I have found on oxy propane cutting.

Super video, thanks. Never saw that “star pattern@ trick for regulating O2 ratio.

Excellent. Simple. Not too much info, and not too little.

Watching in 2023 just learning to cut with a torch, very helpful video, thank you

Exceptional, clear, confident, precise and professional presentation. Thank you.

I think that that was the best presented and organised instructional video i have ever seen. Ever. Sensational, thanks.

Excellent instruction lesson Dale. You’re a great teacher.

This was the best description I've heard in depth and I surely appreciate it thank you so much

I learned how to use an oxygen acetylene cutting torch in school but never oxygen Propane. Great vid 👌🏾

Great instructional video. Helped me understand how to use this specific setup. This guy should definitely be running a school when it comes to this kinda stop.

👍 TWO THUMBS UP 👍 This video should be a mandatory watch in all metal shops 💯

Now THAT’S an Instructional video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Excellent video - Entertaining and educational. Thanks for putting it out there.

Thanks for your presentation! Kudos to you, your explanation of star patterns of gas flow is extremely helpful! I'm learning things now from your video that I'd hope that an apprentice metal worker might learn, so your video is extremely important to a whole bunch of people! (I'm a 70 y.o. retired pilot and amateur metal sculptor who recently changed from oxy acetylene to oxy propane.)

Excellent video. Wasn't aware propane could be used to cut steel. Thanks for posting it.

That was great. Great teacher! 👏

I love the enormous Cincinnati shear in the background

Thanks for the video. I just ordered a propane cutting torch just like the one you're using in the video and have never used propane to cut, so your video was perfect for me. Thanks for the info.

@ValMartinIreland

Жыл бұрын

Can an acetylene regulator be used for propane?

@silverstreamweldingltd471

Жыл бұрын

@@ValMartinIreland yes

An excellent instructional video by a professional. Covered everything I was curious about. Thank you Sir.

very well done video, thanks. the instructor is very well spoken.

When this video first started out I thought I was going to hear about the Turbo Encabulator version of the OXY Propane Torch! I learned something new about the neutral flame that I did not know. After all I am an airplane driver not a welder. 🤣🛫

Simply just brillaint.... Thanks very much!!

Excellent! Great instructor!!!

Excellent instruction. Thank you!

Excellent video , greetings from Brazil !

This saved me a bundle of money. Thanks

This is so good. I love this guy.

Great film smith equipment safety teacher guy 5 years ago! :-)

That's a cool Cincinnati cutter in the background. Those things are essentially immortal.

Thanks, great explanation. Greetings from Maine.

I was taught and always teach others to shut the fuel off first, then the oxygen. Also, there is no reason to fully open the valves. But there is a big reason NOT to open them fully. 1.5 turns is enough for fuel and oxygen to fully pressurize the system.

You ALWAYS, ALWAYS, Always turn the fuel off first otherwise as you turn off the fuel without the oxygen running, the flame of the fuel can crawl up the torch and gas hoses and cause an internal fire and possibly blow up the regulators. That's why the ministry requires flame arrestors on the base of the torch. When shutting down the torch the saying is " A before O or up you will go" referring to shutting off A (acetylene) before O (oxygen) or blow yourself up.

@horsehide3039

2 жыл бұрын

That is the way I learned it as well. Ag class at a small high school in S. Az in the 70's. My instructor was an island-hopping Marine in WW ll and a serious cat. He enforced lessons by a well-meaning smack to the back of the head, generally. Very effective I might add.

crystal clear instruction

brilliant, very well presented.

Well done video u hit all key points n gave a very good demo Thank u.

Very professional. Nice job

Great video! I always wondered what John LaRoquette was up to these days. ;-)

I'd love to hear him talk on turbo encabulators.

Throw and precise information. He explains things very well. All-around excellent video!

Thank you sir every thing you showed me I was doing wrong ,Trusting my welding supply to show me the correct way . I could never drop the cut piece like you showed ,I would have to tap off with a hammer . I had pressures at regulator set at what they suggested ,Witch was way to high . Thank you . My cut piece drops now just like yours .

Learned more in this video than a year of welding class

thank you so much, it very useful.

Thank you so much . The best

Very informative !

Super presentation bro! Thank you sir.

I started out watching this with the sound off and was getting a distinct Will Farrell vibe from this guy...so now I want to see Will Farrell do a skit about a welding teacher.

Great video. I'm "converting" from Acetylene to Propane.

@erod4489

5 жыл бұрын

Hubjeep why? I’m just curious

Thats a nice torch !!

This video is well above average compared with those who wish to deal in superfluous and useless chatter. Those who go to youtube for helpful information need more ladies and gentlemen of this caliber,

Thank you for that tutorial...

sir it was a great presentation

Great info.

I bet he would make an excellent drill sergeant.

Cool tip never knew that star trick

Great video - reminds me of being an apprentice 😂

Somehow, I'd feel better taking instruction from someone who wasn't so well spoken. I've never heard a welder speak like this gentleman.

@AnthonyUK actually you can, I am, as are the shops around here.

But really great video. Thank you buddy

I have a question that may sound stupid. When should you stop using the oxygen from the cylinder? Is it a case of going until you lose all pressure or should you stop before that. I have flashback arrestors fitted if that makes a difference.

The red propane cylinder used is such a better size for a cart than a 20 lb. grill tank. What is the size or name of the propane cylinder?

Good instruction

He did a fantastic job of presenting this propane torch, i didnt know propane could be as fast and clean as Acetylene in an cutting operation. Im still not convinced that it could be better for welding than Acetylene tho. Also this Gentleman could just be the dad of Jason from Fireball Tools.

@leonardpearlman4017

10 ай бұрын

People DON'T weld with Propane! Acetylene and sometimes Hydrogen, that's it! Brazing, silver-soldering commonly, but Acetylene does it all if you have it, if you can afford it, if it's not out of stock (!).... I use both. THIS VIDEO shows something that really nobody knows about using Propane and Oxygen, I try to get students to watch it, 12 years later.

thank i can finally cut thick plate properly

My left ear enjoyed this

Handy to know. Got to book a course to use burning gear

smithequipment professional

awesome lecture! I'm going to buy a setup and only use propane. I figure the lower temp will reduce the chances of "flaying" charred steel attaching itself to my cornea. :)

@pilgrimj37

8 жыл бұрын

Filling a couple acetylene tanks today, I realize I have to move to a cheaper gas and propane will seem free in comparison. Just a couple fills will pay for the new equipment.

Perfect

Why did you shut off the oxygen to kill out the flame? I've always been told on acetylene rigs to shut off fuel first. Is this a difference between propane and acetylene?

1:30 - Back fire connectors between hoses... and.... torch - Check.

One of the best instructional videos I ever seen . Lot of trash videos on KZread this vid is like a oasis.

man that torch is clean and shiny lol

are there more videos on this channel??? I only see 3 videos from 6 years ago! It asks me to subscribe and to turn on notifications for upcoming videos, but it seems like we'll be waiting awhile.....

Heck yeah! Let's cut some steel...

cool story bro

These are great videos. QUESTION for you or anyone. Do these 10lb and 40lb settings change as the thickness in metal changes? Thanks

@leonardpearlman4017

10 ай бұрын

Yes! He's getting those numbers from a table in the little book that comes with the regulator. In the welding world generally I think there's a lot of guessing at this point because the information is lost, or you are using different brands of torch and tips! There's general information about oxy-acetylene cutting that helps you figure this out (it's in old books), but oxy-propane technique is not so common.

Praise God !!! Thanks for sharing

You already know the man knows how to do shit if his name is Dale

THANKSGIVING

what is the approximate burning temperature of this mixture and is it better than mapp and oxygen??

Looae and wiggly....Love that!!.. lol

2.5 inch radius or diameter of star?

Nice vid... btw ALWAYS close the fuel first

@henryng439

2 жыл бұрын

close oxygen first

Take it easy. Say hello to danger.

He's only using 2 of the 3 valves on the torch. Ne never touches the lower oxygen valve .... why?

What happens when that button pressed?

it really depends on what you're trying to do... for the most part, oxy-propane will get the job done, cutting, brazing, heating... plus it is readily available in case you run out... but you CANNOT weld with it, only with oxy-acetylene.

@tonyb7748

5 жыл бұрын

That's a load of bullshit, my 1910 Westinghouse vice jaws were repaired in 1998 with oxy propylene welding by my welding instructor. Still use the same vise today, and a pinch point bar and a simple jack all repaired via oxy propylene. Go find a new hobby.

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyb7748 okay maybe you have some reading comprehension difficulty I said oxy-propane first of all Secondly, from what I read (and remember at this point..), it has to do with the stoichiometry of oxy-pro* combustion i.e. not balanced so you get inclusions of hydrogen (I believe it was hydrogen) molecules in your steel What do you know about metallurgy?

@walterbrunswick

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyb7748 also your welding "instructor" is a dumbass and should be fired

Seems a big difference in the shutdown. I was accustomed to fuel maintaining combustion after the oxygen shutoff. Perhaps I was using an unsafe procedure or am less familiar with propane as fuel.