Setting Up the Oxy-acetylene Equipment at TechShop Menlo Park

There is very important information regarding the set up of the OXY welding equipment discussed in the OXY welding SBU.  This instructable is only to guide you during your first set-up of the rig.  Please remember to follow the rules and instructions provided in the class!

This instructable will help you set up the oxy-acetylene rig for your first couple of times.

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NOTE:  This instructable is not meant to replace the oxy-acetylene torch SBU at TechShop Menlo Park, it is merely here as a supplement for those that have already taken and passed the class.

As you can see in the picture, we store the oxy-acetylene rig with the bottles facing forward.  We do this so that you can make sure that they are securely fastened to the cart.  If they are not securely fastened, tighten the wing nut.

Get the welding cage opened by a staff member.  Get out the OXY box.  Inside the box there should be a cutting torch, several welding torches, torch cleaning supplies, a striker and a welding pressures chart.

Are you welding or cutting?  What is the thickness of your material?

Use the red card to help you decide on an appropriate sized cutting or welding tip.

There should be two o-rings on the base of your welding/cutting tip.  If you are cutting, the o-rings are easy to see.  If you are welding, the o-rings may be more difficult to see.

Remove the dust cap and screw the torch top onto the torch body.

Make sure that both torch valves are turned off.  Then make sure both the regulators are off.  You know the regulator is off when the adjusting knob spins freely.

Follow the steps provided in the images.  Open oxygen all the way, open acetylene 1/2 turn.

If you need help getting the torch lit and adjusted to a neutral flame, find a staff member and they will be happy to assist you.