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Carbide torch? Not a lamp.

Started by moparthug, August 24, 2017, 05:46:37 PM

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moparthug

Another yard sale thing I didn't need but, surprise surprise, I now own it. It's not a lamp, there is no place for a reflector to be mounted. I'm guessing a torch of some kind, but how much heat would one of these actually make? What would you use it for? Mining application? About 7 inches tall with an angled handle.
Rogue River, OR.

lptools

I would have bought that too!!!!!!!!!
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wvtools

It is an alcohol blowtorch, used mostly by jewelers.

moparthug

Yup, that's it, a 1950's alcohol torch made by Lenk Mfg. Co.

As always, thanks for the info!
Rogue River, OR.

Batz

Lenk Mfg. Co. made quite a few alcohol blowtorch's of that design,  I have several myself. Easy to restore and get back into operational condition if your interested.

Nice to see a blowtorch on these pages again, those who remember me will know I'm a collector of blowtorch's.

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bill300d

I was wondering if you were lurking and would see this Batz. Thats a very nice example for moparthug to imagine his to look like with some elbow grease. I hope your elbows are up to the task moparthug.
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Chillylulu

As an aside, a carbide torch could get pretty hot.  Today we would say acetelene torch.

The carbide crystals, when you wet them, give off acetelene gas.

Chilly


moparthug

I'm on the fence with this one, I see that it will shine up like Aladdin's lamp with some scrubbing... but I like it's "as found" patina. No dents or damage so it's a good candidate for restoration. Hmmm... what to do, what to do?
Rogue River, OR.

bill300d

If you like it as is just wipe it down and admire it for what it is. For as long as you own it you can do as you like its yours.
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