389. Gas Junkies w/ Tim Kinnaman

In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Tim Kinnaman returns to continue our deep dive into welding history, shifting the focus to gas welding and cutting. We explore how oxy-fuel processes developed alongside early electrical advancements, why oxy-acetylene welding became the dominant method for decades, and how industrial chemistry played a critical role in shaping welding as we know it today. The conversation traces the discovery and commercialization of oxygen and acetylene, the rise of early torch designs, and the transition from cutting to welding applications. We also discuss autogenous welding, early shipyard and aviation use, and the companies and innovators that helped scale these technologies worldwide. This episode offers valuable historical context for welders, educators, and industry professionals who want to better understand the roots of modern welding processes. Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: Arc Junkies Website: Arc junkies Merch: Underground Metal Works: Friends of the Show: American Welding Society Conferences Inspection Expo and Conference Use ARCJUNKIES at Checkout and get a free gift at the event. Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Online: Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. Fronius: Instagram: @FroniusUSA Website: ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: isotunes .com/arcjunkies10 . Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

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389. Gas Junkies w/ Tim Kinnaman is an episode from Arc Junkies by Jason Becker.

This episode is 02:04:10 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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