Originally Posted by high_country_
Originally Posted by crossfireoops
That's not "Torch Cutting" in that vid,....it's metal butchery.

Over 50 years into metal trades, I'm just not real big on grinders.

Few Louisiana pipe fitters are, actually.

GTC


Funny thing, and you've likely seen it too...many a great welder have I worked with, bit those who were truly good with a torch were few. It seems everyone wants a #4 tip to chew through sched 40.....lol.


Torch cutting is an art as much as a science. I did it for over a year. I'm not an expert, but before I left, one of the guys at the yard told me "You're the second best torch-cutter we've ever had," next to a guy who had done it for @ 8 years. It takes patience, skill, and forethought. I enjoyed the work while I did it.