Patent ID: 8129651
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. The method of converting an oxy-fuel cutting torch having a head which positions a torch tip by means of a head nut, comprising the steps of: threadably removing the head nut from the torch; removing the torch tip from the torch; providing a two-piece adapter including: a first adapter member having inner and outer ends with a central passageway extending therebetween; and a second adapter member having inner and outer ends with a central bore extending therebetween; positioning the inner end of the first adapter member adjacent the head of the cutting torch; positioning the second adapter member with respect to the first adapter member so that the inner end of the second adapter member embraces the outer end of the first adapter member; loosely threading the head nut on the head whereby the head nut embraces the adapter; inserting one end of a burning bar into the bore of the second adapter so that the end of the burning bar is received by the outer end of the passageway of the first adapter member; threadably tightening the head nut onto the head of the torch to cause the outer end of the first adapter member to securely grip the end of the burning bar therein.