Welding: Oxygen Acetylene - Kevin Caron

Welding with oxygen acetylene is as simple as 1-2-3. First, sculptor Kevin Caron shares how to get your torch set right and what kind of rod to use. Second, he shows how to heat and weld the metal, and third, he demonstrates how to set his magnets on fire. Still, it's a good demonstration of basic oxygen acetylene welding, which has some similarities to TIG welding.

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• oxygen acetylene
• oxy acetylene
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• magnet
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• sculptor
• Kevin Caron

[morgorth3242]

also that you keep the ogyxA at a angle to pre heat the metal ur welding

[kevincaron]

@morgorth3242 yes, that helps with the thicker metal. Anything over about 1/8 inch and you should start to preheat the metal as you go. Angling the torch forward is a great way to do it.

Thanks for posting..

[morgorth3242]

i have learnd that you should tag weld first the 2 end before you do the hole weld is that correct?

[kevincaron]

@morgorth3242 That is the best way of making sure your metal stays where you want it. I do it also, with any type of welding.

[megazwan]

do we can actually use coat hanger metal instead of proper filler rod?

[kevincaron]

@megazwan I have used coat hangers for years!! Just keep in mind that I was working on exhaust pipe or fence posts. I am not saying to use coat hangers for building bridges or airplanes or such. Coat hangers are a VERY soft metal that works very well for non critical welds. It allows for a certain amount of flex in the weld before it cracks. Keep in mind also that I am NOT a certified welder and have no formal schooling. This is just what I have learned over the years.

[kevincaron]

@tdematteo01 Thanks.

Always like a pat on the back instead of a kick in the butt..

[tdematteo01]

Nice job Kevin.

[kevincaron]

@hotrodz2hell Thanks! Always nice to get a pat on the back from a Pro. Sure would love to get you in the studio for some tips and tricks.

Stop by anytime.....

[hotrodz2hell]

Hey, haters are gonna hate. Most people who run their mouths do so because they don't have any skills to use in their argument... just words. ;)

I AM a code certified welder. D1.1, D1.5, and D15.1 code. Also do a lot of ornamental TIG for hand rails, grab rails, etc. in stainless, titanium, aluminum....

Keep up the good work. Like you said, for a guy who is just doing art or something at home and just needs to get it done, you're doing fine. You don't need to know "terms". :thumbup"