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.

Welding is a fundamental skill needed for many truck modifications and repairs. Once a person can cut metal and join parts by welding, an entire universe of possibilities will open for you. This is ...

OSHA has revised its acetylene standard. The agency said its new final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices. The ...

One reason fuel gases are so useful is they easily ignite. That is also one reason they are so dangerous. A flame need not be present, a hot surface (only 600ºF) can do the job. These gases ignite at ...

The horse-drawn carriages that predated internal combustion vehicles were indispensable for mobility, but horses don't have headlights or any form of electric-powered headlamps that we've come to ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced plans to build the only plant in the U.S. producing acetylene-based conductive additives – ...

The choice of welding method for your homebuilt aircraft’s steel tube fuselage represents one of the most critical decisions ...

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 ...

A man is being treated for serious injuries after an acetylene tank he had in his vehicle exploded in Holden Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts fire officials.The State Fire Marshal's Office ...