Help Me! Oxy and Propane Questions

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I'm in need of a torch to do some cutting. I originally set out for oxygen and acetylene, but eventually found that propane seems more readily availible as well as cheaper. I know that it supposedly doesn't cut as well as acetylene, but I would rather get an oxy tank and just a bbq propane tank to do my cutting with. I'm wondering if I can use a regular oxygen and acetylene set up (torches, regulators, etc.) with an oxy and propane set up. I know I'll need different hoses and tips, but will this work? I know basically nothing about oxy-fuel cutting. I never used the torch any in shop class, I did get pretty handy with the welder though. Thanks for any help.
Reply:Do a search.  This has been covered several times.My name's not Jim....
Reply:Originally Posted by lmatney03I'm in need of a torch to do some cutting. I originally set out for oxygen and acetylene, but eventually found that propane seems more readily availible as well as cheaper. I know that it supposedly doesn't cut as well as acetylene, but I would rather get an oxy tank and just a bbq propane tank to do my cutting with. I'm wondering if I can use a regular oxygen and acetylene set up (torches, regulators, etc.) with an oxy and propane set up. I know I'll need different hoses and tips, but will this work?
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