Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

While using the torch, always be conscious of the surrounding area. If necessary, use heat shields to protect the surrounding material and heat paste to protect the component. When done, if using an ...

RUSSELL - A massive mill fire in Russell on Tuesday started when the building’s owner was using an oxygen-acetylene torch near the exterior of the structure, sparking a blaze that spread to a second ...

At 9:47 p.m., Jack Neumann of Sterling reported a burglary at 116 N. Second Ave. between 9:40 and 9:45 p.m. The items stolen were a 20-inch box fan valued at $20 and an Xbox game valued at $10. At ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. – A man using an acetylene torch on Thursday says he accidentally started a fire that severely damaged two large trailers and their contents. Burl Canter, who owns the trailers and was ...

I compare oxy-acetylene and propane torches to help you decide which tool fits your workshop needs best. Pros, cons, and practical tips included. Crime sparks state of emergency in New Mexico: What we ...

Seth Roberts, a Western Steel employee, uses an oxygen/acetylene torch Jan. 21, 2021, to trim the end of a W18x76 steel I-beam. Precise adjustments, like this, ensure exact fits on all moment ...

If your shop comes complete with a MIG welder, an acetylene torch, and an air hammer, then you have more options than most when it comes to removing broken bolts. In this short video [Jim’s Automotive ...