Thanks, swapping tips is out as this is the smallest listed for the machine torch, I will have to fit the hand torch to the machine, that is a smaller torch and has a better range of tips.

i will certainly be trying the hand torch Monday on this metal and have a feeling I will also be talking to the suppliers, I am guessing they presume everyone will be cutting thick steel so put a nice big torch in, but when it comes to thin sheet it's like using a sledge to crack a nut, works but not very well.