taiwanluthiers
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2016
- Location
- Xinjhuan District, New Taipei City
I just got myself an oxy acetylene torch setup.
I have been trying to weld but for some reason I can't get a weld puddle started. As in by the time I get to the point where there is a puddle the steel burns through instead.
Is this a problem with torch setting? Too much oxygen? I should have a slightly reducing flame for this right?
Just tried again, I was able to get a puddle started, I think maybe it's because I was not seeing the puddle and that of course ends up burning it when I leave the torch in place too long... that flame is hot for sure.
I have been trying to weld but for some reason I can't get a weld puddle started. As in by the time I get to the point where there is a puddle the steel burns through instead.
Is this a problem with torch setting? Too much oxygen? I should have a slightly reducing flame for this right?
Just tried again, I was able to get a puddle started, I think maybe it's because I was not seeing the puddle and that of course ends up burning it when I leave the torch in place too long... that flame is hot for sure.