Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...

Many of us are comfortable using an oxy-acetylene torch, but sometimes we’re dissatisfied with our cuts. Here are things to check, and tips to improve torch performance: 1. Generic regulator setting ...

If your shop comes complete with a MIG welder, an acetylene torch, and an air hammer, then you have more options than most when it comes to removing broken bolts. In this short video [Jim’s Automotive ...

Dwayne Carraghan was using an acetylene torch to cut up earth-moving equipment in a scrap yard Wednesday when the equipment shifted, pinning his foot. While Carraghan was falling or trying to free his ...

When a person learns how to cut metal and weld they open a new world of possibilities. The past articles in this series covered the most popular methods for welding, and now we'll look at some of the ...

Broken, rusty parts are common fare for classic trucks. Rust penetrates the pores of older metal, and even with glass-beading and acid dips, rust remains chemically embedded in badly oxidized metal.

BRISTOL, Tenn. – A man using an acetylene torch on Thursday says he accidentally started a fire that severely damaged two large trailers and their contents. Burl Canter, who owns the trailers and was ...

Does one tool work best in every application? A hammer can pound any nail in the house, but a pneumatic nail gun gets the roof shingled faster. For the HVACR technician, the right tool for soldering ...

Does one tool work best in every application? A hammer can pound any nail in the house, but a pneumatic nail gun gets the roof shingled faster. For the HVACR or plumbing technician, the right tool for ...

SAN ANTONIO – A two-alarm fire was reported Monday afternoon on top of the Rivercenter parking garage in downtown San Antonio. San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said the fire was reported around 1 p ...