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joeqsmith:
As promised, using the 100 year old Clayton and Lambert torch to do some surface mount soldering. 


EPAIII:
My dad had one like that but it had a rack on top to hold the soldering iron in the flame.

Fun and games! I learned a few new words when he tried to use it.




--- Quote from: joeqsmith on January 03, 2021, 06:59:48 pm ---Testing the oldest torch.



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G7PSK:
I have few old copper billet soldering irons some are ex MOD and were unused and wrapped in grease paper when Igot them one is shaped like hatchet and weighs severl pounds. I also have very small one made for electrical work that I purchased brand new in the early 70's from a local electronics shop.
I also have a couple of parafin blow lamps one of which is rather large ex British railways and made for defrosting points.
DenzilPenberthy:

--- Quote from: TerraHertz on January 16, 2021, 10:42:26 am ---You don't happen to know how to transfer acetylene from one tank to another? I'm curious.
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But acetylene... I have no idea. At least of how to do it safely. Must be possible, since cylinders _are_ filled.
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Years ago I swore I'd never again get sucked into the cylinder rental scam.

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If BOC can still have a major incident while filling acetylene bottles, I definitely wouldn't recommend it as a DIY project!
https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/bristol-incidents/305-crews-attend-bristol-explosion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-28702874
https://www.shponline.co.uk/prosecutions/boc-to-pay-260-000-after-explosion-injures-workers/

As to the cylinder rental - here in the UK now there are places doing rental free gasses. Maybe you can get similar in Aus now? I've got argon mix for the MIG welder and oxygen & acetylene at home for car bodywork/fabrication etc with no rental fees  :-+ Just pay once for a deposit for the cylinder then pay for refills.
SilverSolder:

--- Quote from: DenzilPenberthy on September 10, 2021, 02:33:53 pm ---[...]
As to the cylinder rental - here in the UK now there are places doing rental free gasses. Maybe you can get similar in Aus now? I've got argon mix for the MIG welder and oxygen & acetylene at home for car bodywork/fabrication etc with no rental fees  :-+ Just pay once for a deposit for the cylinder then pay for refills.

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That's how it works in the US too - you own the cylinder, it has to pass muster (age) but you are free to refill it as often (or not) as you like...
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