Using an acetylene torch.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Using an acetylene torch.
Do I need to use goggles if I'm only using the acetylene gas and not the Oxygen?
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Wow if you use just the acetylene gas you are going to have alot of smoke especially if you are in a building while using it. I never use my acetylene torch without oxygen. What are you using it for anyway? Is it just to heat something up to get something loosened? Goggles are a good idea although I must admit I have used mine to just heat something without using them but I always use a set when welding or brasing. It more dangerous and bad for your eyes using a mig welder with out goggles or a welders helmet.
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No oxygen = No heat
I have used "Acetylene only" to soot up an aluminum or copper part prior to annealing with a carburizing flame. Burn the soot off and you have it hot enough to anneal, "soften", the part.
Carburizing flame - Excess of fuel gas - Long feathery tail
Carburizing flame - Excess of fuel gas - Long feathery tail
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Originally Posted by Jughead
Yeah, I just want to heat some old rusty bolts.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
I hope the bolts arn't the ones holding the gas tank.? 
No, those came out ok. Some bolts on my other cars.
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St. Jude Donor '09
gotcha guys. I have a hood for the mig welder and goggles for the torch.
The torch goggles are not as dark though.