What is this welding tool I found in my attic?

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enter image description here I believe this is used with welders because i found it inside a welding helmet.... Could somebody tell me what this is exactly?

score 41 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 11 '19 at 09:41

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According to an ozzie web site, it's a non-flint electronic spark lighter.

answered Jul 11 '19 at 09:41

fred_dot_u

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score 13 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 12 '19 at 15:20

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It is a electric striker for lighting a oxy acetylene torch , I have the same one, I bought it about 30 years ago.

answered Jul 12 '19 at 15:20

James Olsen

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What is this welding tool I found in my attic?

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