help with acetylene torch

[crosby]

Thanks guys, it all sounds like good info. It's when I add oxygen at the tip that it cuts out. My book says to turn the oxygen full blast at the base, and slowly add it at the tip (mixture). Does that make sense? The tip is new, but the torch is older than dirt. When you hit the oxygen handle, it sticks and sometimes doesn't bounce back unless you push it back (off). It was working great for a few minutes there... I will try playing around with it in the morning. Got to get something done before the kids come home tomorrow night! Take care everyone, thanks again.