How to Weld With Oxyhydrogen
Oxyhydrogen (HHO) was the first gas used for welding. Oxyhydrogen offers many advantages as a welding tool; it will reach the melting point temperature of whatever material it contacts, meaning that it can reach the melting temperature of steel, but can also contact the human hand. Oxyhydrogen is relatively economical, clean-burning and eliminates the need for a tank of methane to be present during welding. What's more, the process of welding with an oxyhydrogen torch is much like any other gas-welding process.
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Instructions
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Ignite your oxyhydrogen torch, and direct it at the joint between the two materials being welded together. If this is your first time welding with oxyhydrogen, start with two pieces of scrap metal so that you can familiarize yourself with the specific dynamics of your torch.
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Move your oxyhydrogen torch along the joint between your two materials. Experiment with different kinds of motion. For instance, you may experiment with moving your oxyhydrogen torch in a straight motion, or with weaving it back and forth. If your materials are particularly thin, you may create small welds along the surface of the joint, allow the welds to cool, then weld over the joint again, at regular intervals to the original welds.
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Recreate the welding parameters that were the most effective on your scrap metal on the metal pieces that you intend to weld.
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Tips & Warnings
Always take proper precautions when welding to avoid fires and protect your face and hands.
