Mystery Brazing/Welding torch

[sgs236]

Bought a couple of boxes at a local auction and this torch wa inside. Never seen one quite like it. I think it is pretty old as all the names/numbers are worn off. Anyone with idea of what is the purpose of the funnel?

 

[dr_clyde]

I believe it holds flux, but I could be wrong.

 

[Mud]

It's use for spray coating metal objects such as shaft ends etc. Different grades/ compositions of fine powder alloys like nickel and tungsten are poured into the funnel, the object is heated till cherry red, you press the lever and spray coat away.

 

[dr_clyde]

I think it has a welding/brazing tip on it, spray metalizing uses a different tip I believe.

 

[sgs236]

I think it has a welding/brazing tip on it, spray metalizing uses a different tip I believe.

Yes, it does have a welding/brazing tip on it and it is labeled for oxy/acetylene connections.

 

[Mud]

It's the same type of tip that i've always used when oxy coating.

 

[zkling]

Mud is correct. Older flame spray torch. Look up thermal spray process.

 

[sgs236]

Thanks for all the replies. I had never heard of thermal spray process. Looks like I have something learn about.