What are the recommended settings for using a rosebud to apply heat to a stuck part.
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Oxy acetylene PSI
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Depends on the size of the rosebud...but generally 10 psi on the acetylene, more if it's a really big rosebud. Don't want to go over 15 spi though.
The trick with the rosebud is ignite it with straight fuel only...no O2 when you light it. Increase the fuel until the smoke goes away and it looks really aggressive, then add O2 and tune the flame.
If it backfires and blows out...you're not running enough fuel.
Don't get the tip too close to the part, it's pretty easy to put the flame out. aim to be about 4" away.
I shouldn't need to stress long sleeves, quality welding gloves, and a face shield should I?
Rene
The trick with the rosebud is ignite it with straight fuel only...no O2 when you light it. Increase the fuel until the smoke goes away and it looks really aggressive, then add O2 and tune the flame.
If it backfires and blows out...you're not running enough fuel.
Don't get the tip too close to the part, it's pretty easy to put the flame out. aim to be about 4" away.
I shouldn't need to stress long sleeves, quality welding gloves, and a face shield should I?
Rene
Also, when tuning the flame from straight acetylene...add O2 until it gets the blue cones, but add the O2 slowly and only add enough to just get the cones to come in sharp. Much more O2 than that and the flame front will tend to damage the surface of the material.
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lol...
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Cool thanks Rene
Anytime Brian... 
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