[Shop-talk] Ever seen one of these welding torches?

[Jim Juhas]

I believe what you have is the basic torch body with a cutting assembly mounted. I have a small Smith torch configured much the same way, sold to me MANY years ago represented as a sheet metal torch. Its smallest tips are ideal for that type of work, but a little to hot for jewelry work. Mine came with several tips that screw on to the top of the base or handle at the adjustment valves. Still have it and use it often. 

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> On Sep 20, 2022, at 8:44 PM, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This won't be very helpful, but I'm fairly certain I've used a torch
> like that, but a long time ago.  Prest-O-Lite is definitely a name I
> remember.
> 
> I did find these two auctions on eBay, which link Prest-O-Lite and
> Purox.  May be a clue for you there.
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/165542677068
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/165683937995
> 
> These two go together (I think) to make a torch similar to the one in
> your photo.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM Scott Hall
>> <scott.hall.personal at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I got this thing:
>> 
>> https://imgur.com/a/Sftaaot
>> 
>> With a normal Victor torch. I already had a Victor torch, and really wanted this thing. It's smaller and looks like it's easier to handle.
>> 
>> The guy at the gas supply says it's a Prest-o-lite torch. I can't find anything like it online searching any variations of that name. I guess it might be a jeweler's torch, but I don't see anything there, either, though to be fair I am maybe the worst internet searcher ever.
>> 
>> I'd like to braze stuff with it. It doesn't take Victor tips, and I'm not sure if I'm looking for a tip that screws in at the top, or one that screws in about halfway, to the main body. The store guy said to the top.
>> 
>> So I guess basically anyone recognize this thing and can tell me anything about it?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Scott
>> 
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