Morgans wrote:
"Michael Horowitz" wrote

I'm going to try using the optimal settings (adjust Acy first to where
the flame jumps off the tip, then add O2 to get to neutral) and
backing away from the work; it just seemed easier to work with a
smaller flame and get the tip to within 1/4" of the work - Mike

Wow. 1/4" seems to be a lot, lot closer than I am from the metal. Perhaps
that is your problem; the heat is too concentrated. I'll bet my distance is
3/4" to 1".

How about anyone else? How close are you to the work, with the tip of the
torch?
--
Jim in NC

Jim - I seem to have fallen into a trap. Instead of reducing the amount
of heat by torch position, I simply reduced the heat by cutting down on
the cone size. That got me close to the work. I'm going to practice
with the 'approved' method of producing a neutral cone and backing
away; more practice.EAA book says start with the tip 1" from the metal
- Mike