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* clean table (thing about what might burn if the molten metal falls through) | * clean table (thing about what might burn if the molten metal falls through) | ||
* welding curtain in place | * welding curtain in place | ||
* make sure the bit of metal you're working will have good contact with earth clamp. | * check if there is any plating (zinc, chrome, whatever) and REMOVE IT with file or angle grinder. Take precautions to not breathe dust also. | ||
* turn on gas (anti clockwise) don't lock to max, you might need to turn it off quickly | * make sure the bit of metal you're working will have good contact with earth clamp. you may have to use wet and dry sandpaper or angle grinder to clean the surface | ||
* turn on top gas tap (anti clockwise) don't lock to max, you might need to turn it off quickly | |||
* turn on regulator (clockwise) don't red line | * turn on regulator (clockwise) don't red line | ||
* rule of thumb with gas is you want to use as little as possible, it's only being used as an envelope around the metal and flux(?) to avoid oxidation. | * rule of thumb with gas is you want to use as little as possible, it's only being used as an envelope around the metal and flux(?) to avoid oxidation. | ||
