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Ted Frater Sunday, June 24, 2012
   
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    Working in a basement isnt the ideal place, but beginners have to
    make the best of what they have avilable. I started in a cellar under
    my old house and needed to move to daylight after a year. 

    Re the use of acetylene. Have you tried it? with the torch you plan
    to use? you must do this, and get used to lighting it and using it. I
    would advise against acetylene, you would be much better using
    propane. 

    Acetylene smokes badly till its adjusted right. Again, you have to try
    out the torches before you buy them. As for ventilation, thats
    essential. 

    On boats, the regulations are that any fuel gas like propane or
    butane is always stored ABOVE decks. NEVER below decks, so as you say
    your leasing? my guess is that your in breach of your lease agreement
    using fuel gas in your basement. 

    You may need to keep the tank above ground with a long hose of the
    correct type feeding down to your bench. Do you research FIRST. then
    get your equipment. Try it out at the suppliers FIRST, they will im
    sure be happy to show you if you say its your 1st time !!. You wont
    need a tank larger thany 7lbs of propane. Should last you for at
    least a couple of months of daily use. 

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