INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 JUNE ...

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
4 32 2005: Jun 57
A Man and His Sculptures Part I: article by Mike Gratz, photos 55 2013: Mar 4 ARCHAMBAULT CO.: Patent US 1,260,741: Mar 26, 1918
3 A.J. Archambault, Torch, illus.
A Man and His Sculptures Part II: article by Mike Gratz, photos 56 2013: Jun
3 ARCHAMBAULT CO.: Torch and firepot illus.
A Man and His Sculptures Part III: article by Mike Gratz, 58 2014: Mar 5 32 2005:Jun 7
photos 7 ARCHAMBAULT CO.: Torch, illus. 32 2005:Jun 1
2 Article: “A collector’s story” 18 2000:Dec 8
A&A MFG CO.: Blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 3 Article: “A Man and His Sculptures Part I“: by Mike Gratz, 55 2013: Mar 4
5 photos
A&A MFG CO.: New manufacturer, torch photo 24 2002: Dec 3 Article: “A Man and His Sculptures Part II”: by Mike Gratz,
15 photos
Acme brand: HENRIE MFG. CO.: Soldering furnaces 29 2004:Jun 3 Article: “A Man and His Sculptures Part III”: by Mike Gratz, 56 2013: Jun 4
Acme: Paint burner 12 1998:3rd ed photos
Acme: Paint burner (1882) 6 1996:3rd ed 7 Article: “Assayers Blowpipes” , by Graham Stubbs, photos
11 Article: “Bakelite”
ACORN BRASS MFG. CO.: Champion torch 15 1999:Dec 9 Article: “BAUMGARTH Revisited, Pumpless Safety Torch” 58 2014: Mar 3
8 illus.
ACORN BRASS MFG. CO.: torch with distinctive pump handle 51 2011: Dec 15 Article: “BERNZ Index and catalog” 40 2008: Mar 11
6 Article: “BERNZ nozzle cleaner”
ADKIS: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 3 Article: “BERNZ, Company history” 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 4
6 Article: “BERNZ, Torches with hoses”, Graham Stubbs
Advertising thermometer: Hardin Lavin plumbing supplies 58 2014: Mar 1 Article: “Blow Pipe Soldering with a Candle” 24 2002: Dec 6
4 Article: “Blowlamp Collector”, Mike Preston
company 7 Article: “Blowtorches Halide Leak Detectors”, Graham Stubbs
15 Article: “Blowtorch-related Collectibles”, Graham Stubbs
AEROIL BURNER CO.: torch made by BERNZ, photo 51 2011: Dec 5 Article: “Breamers” 21 2001:Dec 5
6 Article: “BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. The Queen torch”, illus.
AEROIL: Company: torch photos 23 2002: Jun 4 Article: “Buffing enclosure” 17 2000:July 7
3 Article: “Buffing enclosure”
AEROIL: SHSI, illus. 34 2006: Mar App Article: “Buffing including supply sources” 1 1995:March 4
Article: “Call for papers”
AETNA PRODUCTS CO.: Pistol grip torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 3 Article: “CLAYTON & LAMBERT Torch Reference guide”, 31 2005:Mar 3
7 comprehensive listing of C&L torch models
AETNA PRODUCTS CO.: Pistol grip torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 7 Article: “CLAYTON & LAMBERT, History” 32 2005:Jun 8
Age: Determination of age of torches, tips 12 1998:3rd ed 2 Article: “CLAYTON & LAMBERT, No. 1 torch revisited”
3 Article: “Cleaning & restoring blowtorches” Dave Kolb 38 2007: Jun 4
AKRON LAMP CO: Reference 31 2005:Mar 4 Article: “COLEMAN Story”
4 Article: “Component identification” 40 2008: Mar 6
AKRON LAMP CO: torch with small spherical tank, photo 27 2003: Dec 9 Article: “Confused about brass?”
14 Article: “Cutaway Salesman’s Models” by Graham Stubbs 41 2008: Jun 9
Alaska: Handle 29 2004:Jun 4 Article: “D.M.I. MFG. CO. “ 6 1996:3rd ed 2
3 Article: “DECKER MFG. CO.”: numerous models, photos
Alaska: TROY NICKEL WORKS: handle 29 2004:Jun 12 Article: “DECKER Phoenix & Feenix torches” 27 2003: Dec 14
9 Article: “Double Needle Blow Torches, Ron Carr”
Alcohol lamps: article with photos 45 2009: Sep Article: “Early Auto Torches Part 1” by Ted Maire 18 2000:Dec App
Article: “Early Auto Torches, Part 2” by Ted Maire
Alcohol torches: collection of 16 torches similar to TINOL 45 2009: Sep Article: “Early History of Blow Torches” by Michel Duval 18 2000:Dec 7
Article: “EMMELMANN revisited” 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 1
ALLEN, BENJAMIN: No. 191 automatic blow pipe, photo 54 2012: Dec 7 1997:1st Q 4

Allright: CLAYTON & LAMBERT replicas of No. 2 blowtorch 55 2013: Mar

ALTON IRON WORKS: Arctic climate torch 17 2000:July 22 2002: Mar 10

Aluminum: Polishing tips 15 1999:Dec 2 1995:2nd Q 1
2 1995:2nd Q 19 2001:March 5
Always Reliable: BERNZ, Catalog 1916, list of torches and 4 19961st Q App
furnaces 22 2002: Mar 8
8 1997: 2nd Q 5
AMBLER SAW MFG. CO.: Band saw brazer, photo 33 2005: Dec 16 2000:Mar 5
58 2014: Mar 16
AMBLER: Star brazing lamp & forge, new manufacturer 25 2003: Mar 34 2006: Mar 5
46 2010: Mar 6
AMERICAN ALLA SOLDER CO.: Alla alcohol torch, illus. 44 2009: Jun 27 2003: Dec 4
26 2003: Jun 4
AMERICAN GAS MACHINE CO: Generating torch, illus. 16 2000:Mar 58 2014: Mar 6
59 2014: Jun 9
AMERICAN GAS MACHINE CO: Torch with gauge, photo 15 1999:Dec 30 2004:Dec 4
31 2005:Mar 5
AMERICAN HARDWARE: Blowtorch, photo 35 2006: Jun

AMERICAN MFG. Co: Torch, photo 14 1999:Jun

AMERICAN STOVE CO.: No. 41 auto torch 58 2014: Mar

AMERICAN STOVE CO.: No. 41 auto torch, photo 59 2014: Jun

American: OPTIMUS, illus. 15 1999:Dec
AMERICAN: Torches 13 1999:1st ed.

Ancient Blowtorch: Ancient ceramic torch 28 2004:Mar

Anniversaries: BTCA members for 5, 10 and 15 years 48 2010: Dec

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
Article: “EMMELMANN, SHSI” illus. 27 2003: Dec 11 3
Article: “ENTERPRISE OPTICAL MFG. CO.”projector lamps, 52 2012: Mar 5 Article: “PRENTISS WABERS PREWAY torches” 20 2001:June 5
photos 4
Article: “Eureka Copper Co. SHSI” photos 38 2007: Jun 13 Article: “QUICK MEAL, history and torch illustrations” 28 2004:Mar 5
Article: “Flat Burners” by Graham Stubbs 56 2013: Jun 13 4
Article: “Formula for cleaning brass” Dr. George Schumann 22 2002: Mar 4 Article: “Restoration tips, String covered handles” Ray Hyland 28 2004:Mar 11
Article: “Frank J. MANN Tool & Appliance Co.” SHSI, photos 39 2007: Dec 6
Article: “Gasoline vs. kerosene” 16 2000:Mar 5 Article: “SCHAEFER & BEYER” by Graham Stubbs, photos 42 2008: Dec 5
Article: “GEO DIENER CO, Torrid brand” patent illus. 20 2001:June 5
Article: “HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & CO.: 58 2014: Mar 10 Article: “Screen wire baffle” illus. 11 1998:2nd ed 10
relationship with CLAYTON & LAMBERT” , Ted Maire, photos
Article: “History of the Otto BERNZ Company” 21 2001:Dec 5 Article: “SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE CO.” with table of model 49 2011: Mar 7
Article: “History of the TURNER BRASS WORKS CO (inc. 16 2000:Mar 5 1
WHITE MFG)” numbers, illus. & photos 13
Article: “Homemade Torches” 32 2005:Jun 6 7
Article: “How an English collector got started” 5 1996:2nd ed 2 Article: “Soldering Irons (Part 1)” article by Graham Stubbs, 50 2011: Jun
Article: “How I Started Collecting Torches” by Wayne Proapst 43 2009: Mar 8 14
Article: “How We Started Our Collection” by Alan & Sylvia 52 2012: Mar 12 categories, illus.,photos
Black 11
Article: “Identification of torches” 7 1997:1st Q 3 Article: “Soldering irons (Part 2)” by Graham Stubbs, table of 51 2011: Dec 11
Article: “In the beginning” a collector’s start 19 2001:March 10 4
Article: “Interesting TURNER facts, features & observations” 16 2000:Mar 8 patents, photos 9
Article: “J. S. Hull Father of the American Blow Torch” 32 2005:Jun 3
Article: “Magic fluid revisited” cleaning brass 23 2002: Jun 8 Article: “Soldering Irons, Marking of Weight” 15 1999:Dec 9
Article: “Magic fluid revisited” follow up, cleaning brass 24 2002: Dec 4 Article: “Steel torches in WW 2” 6 1996:3rd ed 5
Article: “Magic Fluid, Revisited Again”, by Dr. Charles Smith 42 2008: Dec 17
Article: “Making replacement parts for your blowtorches” Dick 4 19961st Q App Article: “The Boss CLOUGH MFG CO. paint burner” , illus. 27 2003: Dec 6
Sarpolus
Article: “Manufacturers web sites C&L, BERNZ, KLEIN” 16 2000:Mar 9 Article: “The other side of TURNER” , dental goods and 19 2001:March 12
Article: “Mid 1800’s blow torch related patents”, illus. 20 2001:June 12
Article: “My Love Affair with Blow Torches” by Martin French 42 2008: Dec 4 torches 3
Article: “My Torch Trailer” by Al Austin, photos 42 2008: Dec 7 1
Article: “News from Israel” torch collector 21 2001:Dec 12 Article: “The Rocket torch” torch used by Richard Goddard, 24 2002: Dec 1
Article: “No. 8 torches from BERNZ, CLAYTON & LAMBERT 1 1995:March 2 2
and WALL” father of liquid fuel rockets. 9
Article: “Non US manufacturers” 7 1997:1st Q 4 4
Article: “P. WALL MFG CO. -Dreadnaught” torch” photo 19 2001:March 6 Article: “The Willson torch” TURNER 19 2001:March 1
Article: “Paint Burner Causes House Fire” reprint of 1881 story 48 2010: Dec 13 15
Article: “Patent Models” by Graham Stubbs, photos 57 2013: Dec 12 Article: “To polish or not to polish” 19 2001:March 7
Article: “Patent research, names for blow torches” 4 19961st Q 2 Article: “Torch identification categories” 8 1997:2nd Q 4
Article: “Patent research, nomenclature” 7 1997:1st Q 2 1
Article: “Patent research” 5 1996:2nd ed 2 Article: “Torches for Cauterizing & Pyrography” Graham 31 2005:Mar 6
Article: “Patent research” 6 1996:3rd ed 2 17
Article: “Patents, including CLIMAX” 11 1998:2nd ed 4 Stubbs
Article: “Patents, internet access to the US Patent & 23 2002: Jun 9 9
Trademark office” Article: “Trial by Fire” submitted by Al Austin 43 2009: Mar 3
Article: “Patents, issuing day Tuesday” 8 1997:2nd Q 2 59 2014: Jun 11
Article: “Photographing your blow torches” 18 2000:Dec App Article: “Turner Brass Works, The Gymnast and the Wizard of
Oz” by Graham Stubbs, TURNER history, illus.

Article: “TURNER revisited” illustrations of WHITE MFG CO 20 2001:June

torches

Article: “Turner Two. W.W. TURNER Co,” connection to 27 2003: Dec

DIENER

Article: “TURNER: Master Line blow torches, illus. 23 2002: Jun
Article: “TV coverage, award 7 1997:1st Q
Article: “TV program features blow torches 5 1996:2nd ed
Article: “Users of blow torches & applications 6 1996:3rd ed
Article: “Varieties of Air Control Valves” by Ted Maire, photos
56 2013: Jun

Article: “VOLCANO TORCH & MFG CO 17 2000:July
Article: “What’s in a name, names for blow torches 7 1997:1st Q
Article: “Yellow Blowtorches. photos
42 2008: Dec

Article: ” Alcohol lamps”, photos 45 2009: Sep

Article: ” My Collection” by Wayne Proapst, with trailer photos 47 2010: Jun

Article: ”Ultimate torch display trailer 20 2001:June

Article: ”VOLCANO TORCH & MFG” by G. Stubbs, photos 48 2010: Dec

ASHTON MFG. CO.: Review of ads, and illus. of No. 59 firepot 30 2004:Dec

and Nos. 72 and 145 torches

ASHTON: Nos. 17, 18 and 19 auto torches, photos 59 2014: Jun

ASL Co: Jet Rod: Instruction sheet 23 2002: Jun

Assayers Blowpipes: Article, photos 40 2008: Mar

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
ATKINS MFG CO: Model 92 brazing torch for band saws, 26 2003: Jun 9 BENTON & WALTER: Patent US 732,805: Jul 17, 1903 F.J. 32 2005: Jun 3
made by TURNER Walter, Vest Pocket Blow Torch, illus.
ATKINS MFG CO: torch photo 26 2003: Jun 1 BERNZ / UNIQUE: hybrid torch? photo 21 2001:Dec 10
ATKINS, E.C.: band saw brazing kit with blowtorch, illus. 51 2011: Dec 15 BERNZ: accessory wrench 41 2008: Jun 11
ATLAS TORCH & BRASS CO.: Patent: US 936,816: Oct 12, 56 2013: Jun 5 BERNZ: Anniversary torch, photo 36 2006: Dec 17
1909, L. Schemnitz , Soldering Tool BERNZ: Article History of the Otto BERNZ Company 21 2001:Dec 6
ATLAS: replica patented self –heated soldering iron 56 2013: Jun 1 BERNZ: Article, nozzle cleaner 17 2000:July 7
Atlas: RUSSELL, J. CO.: torch, photo 56 2013: Jun 19 BERNZ: Attachment for soldering irons, patent illus. 21 2001:Dec 8
Austin, AL: In memoriam: tribute, photo 57 2013: Dec 11 BERNZ: BERNZ Index and catalog, article 21 2001:Dec 5
AUTO-ORDNANCE: THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN, illus 43 2009: Mar 5 BERNZ: Blowtorches, photo 39 2007: Dec 5
AUTO-TOOL MFG. CO.: Patent US 706,842: Aug 12, 1902 W. 28 2004: Mar 8 BERNZ: Catalog 1916, BERNZ torches and furnaces 2 1995:2nd Q App
Mitchell, Vapor Burning Torch, illus. BERNZ: Catalog 30 1916 2 1995:2nd Q 1
AUTO-TOOL MFG. CO.: Vulcan SHSI, description and illus. 28 2004:Mar 7 BERNZ: Cleaning feature patent 1,896,782, illus. 18 2000:Dec 6
AUTO-TOOL MFG. CO.: Vulcan SHSI, illus. 28 2004:Mar 1 BERNZ: Cleaning tool 26 2003: Jun 7
Bakelite: Article 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 4 BERNZ: Company history 1 1995:March 4
Bakelite: Recognition & history, tips 11 1998:2nd ed 3 BERNZ: Halide leak detectors, photo 40 2008: Mar 9
Bakelite: Reminder about history 25 2003: Mar 6 BERNZ: History of the Otto BERNZ Company 21 2001:Dec 5
BANDWAGON INC: Weed/ bush burner, photo 16 2000:Mar 2 BERNZ: Index and catalog 21 2001:Dec 5
BARBER: Patented SHSI, illus. 29 2004:Jun 4 BERNZ: Instruction book for Nos. 87/88 (1936) 15 1999:Dec App
BARTHEL: Alcohol torch 37 2007: Mar 5 BERNZ: Instruction book for Nos. 87/88 (1936) 15 1999:Dec 8
BARTHEL: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 15 BERNZ: Iron rest (1910) illus. 1 1995:March 1
BARTHEL: Barthel, Boston, firepot, photo 45 2009: Sep 2 BERNZ: literature 50 2011: Jun 14
BARTHEL: European torch, illus. 6 1996:3rd ed 1 BERNZ: made torch for AEROIL BURNER CO., photo 51 2011: Dec 7
BARTHEL: German torch manufacturer, US operations 29 2004:Jun 3 BERNZ: Manufacturers web sites, article 16 2000:Mar 9
BARTHEL: Little Wonder pocket soldering lamp, illus. 26 2003: Jun 11 BERNZ: MONTGOMERY WARD, changeable burner block 24 2002: Dec 5
BARTHEL: Neuchatel model 21 2001:Dec 10 BERNZ: Neverleak pump patent illus. 21 2001:Dec 7
BARTHEL: No. 390, cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 17 BERNZ: No. 6 auto torch, photo 53 2012: Jun 1
BARTHEL: No. 901 torch 44 2009: Jun 9 BERNZ: No. 6 auto torch, photo 58 2014: Mar 8
BARTHEL: poster 44 2009: Jun 1 BERNZ: No. 8 Baby torch (c1910) illus. 1 1995:March 1
BARTHEL: vertical blowlamp for Lanz Bulldog German tractor, 54 2012: Dec 3 BERNZ: No. 8 torches from BERNZ, C & L and WALL 1 1995:March 2
photo BERNZ: No. 9 half pint pumpless torch (1916) illus. 4 19961st Q 2
BARTHOLOW: Patent US 1,024,170: Apr 23, 1912 W.P. 33 2005: Dec 15 BERNZ: No. 13 alcohol torch 38 2007: Jun 2
Bartholow, Combined Soldering Iron & Blow Torch, illus. BERNZ: No. 13 alcohol torch, photo 37 2007: Mar 3
BARTHOLOW: Patent US 763,243: Jun 21, 1904 W.P. 33 2005: Dec 14 BERNZ: No. 13 torch 43 2009: Mar 6
Bartholow, Self-Heating Soldering Iron, illus. BERNZ: No. 30 torch 6 1996:3rd ed 1
BARTHOLOW: SHSI, illus. 33 2005: Dec 14 BERNZ: No. 30 torch variations 50 2011: Jun 14
BAUERSTOCK: Searing iron 16 2000:Mar 3 BERNZ: No. 50 paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 15
BAUERSTOCK: Searing iron, Australia, photo 18 2000:Dec 3 BERNZ: No. 50 painters’ torch 43 2009: Mar 3
BAUM & BENDER: auto torch (no model number), photo 59 2014: Jun 14 BERNZ: No. 70 gasoline brazing torch, photo 54 2012: Dec 4
BAUM & BENDER: auto torch, photo 51 2011: Dec 9 BERNZ: No. 75 Anniversary aluminum blowtorch 34 2006: Mar 2
BAUM & BENDER: Torch, illus. 31 2005:Mar 11 BERNZ: No. 75 SHSI, photo 48 2010: Dec 15
BAUMGARTH Pumpless Safety: photo 22 2002: Mar 3 BERNZ: No. 81 blowtorch, photo 37 2007: Mar 4
BAUMGARTH: BAUMGARTHH Revisited, Pumpless Safety 24 2002: Dec 6 BERNZ: No. 81 torch 28 2004:Mar 3
Torch, article, illus. BERNZ: No. 82C one gallon blowtorch 57 2013: Dec 1
BAUMGARTH: blowtorch on spherical base, photo 47 2010: Jun 9 BERNZ: No. 87 ? Torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 3
BAVERSTOCK: Searing iron, photo 32 2005:Jun 12 BERNZ: No. 87 Torch with original box & instructions, photo 14 1999:Jun 8
BENTON & WALTER MFG. CO.: Vest pocket torch, illus. 32 2005:Jun 3 BERNZ: No. 87 torch, cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 16
BENTON & WALTER MFG. CO.: Vest torch, illus. 32 2005:Jun 1

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
BERNZ: No. 98 halide detector 59 2014: Jun 10 Book: “Collectible Blowtorches” by Dick Sarpolus, BTCA 19 2001:March 4
BERNZ: No. 98 leak detector 50 2011: Jun 14 member
BERNZ: No. 188 blowtorch 39 2007: Dec 14 Book: “Collectible Blowtorches” by Dick Sarpolus, ordering 27 2003: Dec 15
BERNZ: No. 188 torch, photo 52 2012: Mar 2 information
BERNZ: No. 200 branding torch, illus. 25 2003: Mar 6 Book: “Collectible Blowtorches”, by Dick Sarpolus 41 2008: Jun 7
BERNZ: No. 300 branding torch, illus. 25 2003: Mar 4 Book: “More Vintage Blowtorches” announcement 48 2010: Dec 1
BERNZ: No. 500A blowtorch with detachable burner 39 2007: Dec 2 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Correction to index 38 2007: Jun 6
BERNZ: No. 75 and No. 502 torches with detachable burners 31 2005:Mar 3 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Plan for a supplement 40 2008: Mar 5
BERNZ: No. 604 alcohol torch 33 2005: Dec 4 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Pre-announcement 35 2006: Jun 7
BERNZ: Nos. 5 & 6 auto torches, photos 59 2014: Jun 10 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Publication announcement 36 2006: Dec 9
BERNZ: Nos. 92, 92B and 92C blowtorches 50 2011: Jun 15 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Publication progress 36 2006: Dec 5
BERNZ: Nozzle cleaner 17 2000:July 7 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” Rarity rating system 36 2006: Dec 19
BERNZ: Oiler, photo 17 2000:July 2 Book: “Vintage Blowtorches” The story of how it came about 38 2007: Jun 6
BERNZ: Patent copy, 1,343,705 17 2000:July App Books: Library program 48 2010: Dec 12
BERNZ: Portable Flame Thrower, photo 51 2011: Dec 6 Books: Library support program 50 2011: Jun 3
BERNZ: Proposed museum, photo of Otto Bernz 38 2007: Jun 3 53 2012: Jun 7
BERNZ: pump compared with SCHAEFER & BEYER, photo 56 2013: Jun 11 Boss, The: CLAYTON & LAMBERT paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 14
BERNZ: Replaceable burner blocks 25 2003: Mar 4 Boss, The: Clayton & Lambert No. 1 paint burner 27 2003: Dec 13
BERNZ: Replacement parts, decals photo 15 1999:Dec 3 Boss, The: CLOUGH MFG CO. paint burner, illus. 14 1999:Jun 1
BERNZ: Salesman’s cut-away sample torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 8 32 2005: Jun 5
BERNZ: Torch reference guide, comprehensive listing of 21 2001:Dec App BOSTON GLOBE GAS LIGHT CO.: Torch photo
BERNZ: torch models BRACH: Patent US 1,398,676: Nov 29, 1921 F.B. Carleton, 35 2006: Jun 11
BERNZ: Torches with hoses, article, Graham Stubbs 31 2005:Mar 3 Alcohol Torch, illus. 41 2008: Jun 3
BERNZ: Vulcan brand torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 4 BRACH: Solderall torch comparison with Carleton Spartan 39 2007: Dec 5
BERNZ: Vulcan illus. 21 2001:Dec 5 BRADLEY, DAVID: Weed burner, photo 35 2006: Jun 3
BERNZ: Vulcan torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 3 18 2000:Dec 4
Besjet : HARMIC torch instructions 20 2001:June 3 BRADLEY: Weedburner, photo 42 2008: Dec 13
BESLY CO.: Torch distributor 29 2004:Jun 2 BRAND-IT: Red Hot branding SHSI torch, photo 11 1998:2nd ed 2
BEST STREET LIGHT CO: Catalog, flyer 14 1999:Jun App BRAND-IT: Red Hot torch 13 1999:1st ed. 3
BEST STREET LIGHT CO: Flyer 14 1999:Jun 2 6 1996:3rd ed 2
BEST STREET LIGHT CO: torch 19 2001:March 3 BRAND-IT: SHSI, photo 11 1998:2nd ed 6
BETZ: Auto-cautery torch, illus. 25 2003: Mar 7 Brass: Polishing & handling, tips 35 2006: Jun 3
BETZ: Cauterizing set, photo 31 2005:Mar 10 BRAUN: torch c1912 Illus. 55 2013: Mar 12
BIRK MFG. CO.: Superjet blow torch, (c1947) illus. 7 1997:1st Q 1 56 2013: Jun 19
BIRK MFG. CO.: Superjet Torch, pellet fuel 8 1997:2nd Q 2 Breamers: Article 52 2012: Mar 15
BLACKWELL BURNER CO.: agricultural burners, illus. 29 2004:Jun 3 BRENT’S MFG.: Brent Solder Gun 15 1999:Dec 6
Blasto: ALEX ROWLAND blowtorch, photo 40 2008: Mar 5 BREUZIN: Rare French self-acting blowlamp, photo 36 2006: Dec 16
Blasto: ALEX ROWLAND, torch 12 1998:3rd ed 3 28 2004:Mar 8
Blow Pipe Soldering with a Candle: Article: 32 2005:Jun 8 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Queen blowtorch 28 2004:Mar 6
Blowlamp Collector: Article by Mike Preston 38 2007: Jun 4 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Queen blowtorch, photo 28 2004:Mar 1
Blowlamp related collectibles: photo 49 2011: Mar 18 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Queen blowtorches, photo 32 2005:Jun 2
Blowlamp Society: UK contact information 28 2004:Mar 12 27 2003: Dec 14
Blowtorch-related Collectibles: article by Graham Stubbs 41 2008: Jun 9 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Queen torch 45 2009: Sep 15
Blue Heat: PAGEL CO, torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 5 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Queen torch, photo 29 2004:Jun 5
Blue Highways: book with a passage about the high quality of 45 2009: Sep 11 BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Vulcan torch, cleaning toll. 26 2003: Jun 8
old blowtorches 36 2006: Dec 16
BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Vulcan torch, history and illus. 27 2003: Dec 3
BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Vulcan torch, illus.
BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: Vulcan torch, photo

BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO: Queen torch, article, illus.
BRITINOL: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo
British Collectors Group, meeting report

British Collectors Group: 2003 meeting report
BROOKINS: Blowtorch, photo
BROOKINS: Eclipse torch, photo

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
BROOKINS: One pint self-generating torch (c1923) illus. 2 1995:2nd Q 1 9
BROOKINS: One pint torch (c1923) illus. 4 19961st Q 1 BURGESS SOLDERING FURNACE CO.: Gem paint burner & 29 2004:Jun
BROOKINS: Torch 12 1998:3rd ed 2 1
BROOKINS: Torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 5 furnace, ill 3
BROWN BOGGS CO. LTD.: Canadian similar to C&L No. 95K 36 2006: Dec 3 4
BTCA: member profile, Les Taylor, photo 48 2010: Dec 11 BURGESS SOLDERING FURNACE CO.: Gem paint burner, ill 29 2004:Jun 12
BTCA: “The Torch” Newsletter, an introduction 1 1995:March 1
BTCA: 1st US Annual Convention, announcement 11 1998:2nd ed 3 BURNING BRAND CO.: Branding iron/soldering torch, photo 17 2000:July 2
BTCA: 1st US Annual Convention, photos 12 1998:3rd ed App 4
BTCA: 1st US Annual Convention, report 12 1998:3rd ed 2 BURNING BRAND CO.: No. 202 SHSI, photo 39 2007: Dec 3
BTCA: 2nd Annual Convention, report, displays, photos 15 1999:Dec 5 10
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2000, photos 18 2000:Dec App BURNING BRAND CO.: two long cylindrical blowtorches, 45 2009: Sep 11
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2000, report 18 2000:Dec 10 photos 17 2000:July
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2001, photos 21 2001:Dec 9 BURRIDGE: English coffin maker’s blowlamp, photo 6
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2002, article & photos 24 2002: Dec 7 4
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2003, article & photos 27 2003: Dec 5 BURROWS METAL MFG CO: New manufacturer 25 2003: Mar 11
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2004, article & photos 30 2004:Dec 9
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2005, article & photos 33 2005: Dec 5 BURROWS METAL MFG: new maker 16 2000:Mar 1
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2006, article & photos 35 2006: Dec 5 11
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2007, article & photos 39 2007: Dec 8 Butler patent: PHILADELPHIA GLOBE blow torch, photo 56 2013: Jun
BTCA: Annual BTCA Convention 2008, article & photos 42 2008: Dec 8 1
BTCA: call for help with website 53 2012: Jun 4 Butler, W.P. : Patent: US 415,613: Nov 19, 1889, Blow Pipe 56 2013: Jun 3
BTCA: Community web site 23 2002: Jun 10 Lamp 4
BTCA: East Coast Convention 2000 report 18 2000:Dec 9 1
BTCA: List of torches & manufacturers for which BTCA has 25 2003: Mar 11 CALKINS: Torch 15 1999:Dec 1
some catalog materials, & call for more Call for paper: Article 7 1997:1st Q 2
BTCA: Member listing 12
BTCA: Member listing CARLETON: Patent US 1,898,676: Nov 29, 1921 F.B. 35 2006: Jun 6
BTCA: Member listing December 2007 Carleton, Alcohol Torch, illus. 2
BTCA: Member’s experience, John Tingle 3
BTCA: Members e-mail addresses CARLETON: The Spartan brand torch, pat 1906, photo 15 1999:Dec 1
BTCA: Official BTCA tee shirts 1
BTCA: Patch, illus. CARLETON: The Spartan torch comparison with BRACH 35 2006: Jun 2
BTCA: Patch, photo 3
BTCA: patches, photo Solderall 15
BTCA: patches, photo 4
BTCA: Web Cartoon: American Indians using a blowtorch 53 2012: Jun 1
BUFFALO DENTAL MFG. CO.: Plastic alcohol torch 2
Buffing: Compound: Brown Tripoli Cartoon: book cover “Every Woman Should Have a Blowtorch” 51 2011: Dec 1
Buffing: Enclosure: Article 16
Buffing: Enclosure: Article Cartoon: Car alarm / blow torch 7 1997:1st Q 8
Buffing: Supplies, tips 12
Buffing: Supply sources, Article Cartoon: Christmas 2003 27 2003: Dec App
Bug Hunters: Use of blowtorches to kill caterpillars Cartoon: Coffee warmer 2 1995:2nd Q
BUJI: Torches 11
Bulldog : TURNER blowtorch, illus. Cartoon: coffee-maker and blowtorch combo 44 2009: Jun 5
3
27 2003: Dec App Cartoon: Donald Duck with blowtorch 34 2006: Mar 3

33 2005: Dec App Cartoon: evolution of the blow torch, illus. 45 2009: Sep

39 2007: Dec App Cartoon: Fitch shampoo, dandruff control with a blowtorch 50 2011: Jun

28 2004:Mar 7 Cartoon: From France 37 2007: Mar
9 1997:4th Q 1
Cartoon: gas refilling station for blowtorches 47 2010: Jun

21 2001:Dec 13 Cartoon: Hauck snow blower 45 2009: Sep

15 1999:Dec 2 Cartoon: Let us help you fire it up, from Larry fields 22 2002: Mar

41 2008: Jun 9 Cartoon: Pink Panther with blowtorch 38 2007: Jun

55 2013: Mar 11 Cartoon: plumbers 47 2010: Jun
Cartoon: Statue of Liberty … with blowtorch 49 2011: Mar
56 2013: Jun 20
Cartoon: The Apprentice 24 2002: Dec
14 1999:Jun 8
Cartoon: The Apprentice 2 25 2003: Mar
37 2007: Mar 10
Cartoon: The E-Z Torch Co. 25 2003: Mar
39 2007: Dec 5
Cartoon: the Pink Panther 50 2011: Jun
18 2000:Dec App
Cartoon: Torchy Turner 16 2000:Mar
18 2000:Dec 7
Castings for Blowtorch Restoration, How Lloyd Weber Does It 50 2011: Jun
20 2001:June 2 Catalog: Chas. A. Strellinger, early torches, paint burner, fire 5 1996:2nd ed
pots, furnaces etc.
3 1995:3rd/4th Q 1

39 2007: Dec 3 CEDARBERG MFG. CO.: Firepot, photo 34 2006: Mar

37 2007: Mar 5 CEDARBERG MFG. CO.: Firepot, photo 35 2006: Jun

34 2006: Mar 8 Cenco: CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO torches 20 2001:June

CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO.: Cenco torches 20 2001:June

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO.: Laboratory Torch, Detroit Torch 15 1999:Dec 4 5
style handle, photo CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 15 firepot, dual burners, photo 35 2006: Jun 2
Champion: ACORN Brass Manufacturing, torch 15 1999:Dec 5 4
CHAMPION: oval label on TURNER brand torch 58 2014: Mar 18 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 19 torch & wooden box, photo 40 2008: Mar 19
Cheek flapping: demonstration 30 2004:Dec 15 3
CHEMCRAFT: PORTER alcohol lamp 45 2009: Sep 8 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 22A firepot 47 2010: Jun 10
CHICAGO CYCLE & SUPPLY CO: 1915 catalog (Includes 11 1998:2nd ed App 3
NATIONAL CEMENT & RUBBER Co, and TURNER CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 33 torch, two versions 58 2014: Mar 2
Christmas card: boy with blowtorch 39 2007: Dec 20 3
Christmas card: features blowlamp 10 1998:1st ed. 1 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 33, photo 16 2000:Mar 5
Christmas card: features blowlamp 13 1999:1st ed. 1 2
Christmas card: features blowlamp 16 2000:Mar 1 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 47 auto torch, photo 58 2014: Mar 11
Christmas card: features blowlamp 21 2001:Dec 1 5
Christmas card: features blowlamp 28 2004:Mar 12 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 53 torch query 30 2004:Dec 3
Classification: Matrix 13 1999:1st ed. App 1
Classification: Matrix of torch attributes 13 1999:1st ed. 2 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 61 vertical burner torch 41 2008: Jun 16
CLAYTON & LAMBERT Torch Reference guide, 22 2002: Mar 10 4
comprehensive listing of C&L torch models CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 65 blow torch, photo 46 2010: Mar 10
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Burner with mesh filter, illus. 26 2003: Jun 6 1
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Company history 2 1995:2nd Q App CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 75 firepot, illus. 43 2009: Mar 2
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Cushion band torches 28 2004:Mar
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Cushion Band torches, photo 41 2008: Jun 3 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 75 firepot, photo 44 2009: Jun 11
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Everedy No. 158 blowtorch, photo 54 2012: Dec 16 11
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Family history 38 2007: Jun 14 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 91 firepot, photo 47 2010: Jun
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Groehn double needle patent , illus. 26 2003: Jun 4 8 1997:2nd Q 6
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: History 2 1995:2nd Q 5 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 96 kerosene torch Illus. (c1920)
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: History of the Lambert family 29 2004:Jun 1 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 100 painter’s combination torch 42 2008: Dec 12
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Junior look-alike by WHITE MFG. 43 2009: Mar 11 10
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Manufacturers web sites 16 2000:Mar 10 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 105 brazier torch, illus. 34 2006: Mar
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Miniature firepot, photo 39 2007: Dec 9 6
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Name change in 1891 38 2007: Jun 13 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 208 torch, cutaway diagram 58 2014: Mar
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 1 Fire pot 7 1997:1st Q 4 7
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 1 firepot, photo 56 2013: Jun 3 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 210, illus. 26 2003: Jun App
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 1 Torch revisited 19 2001:March 13
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 1 torch, photo 31 2005:Mar 5 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 327 center fuel feed torch, photo 21 2001:Dec 9
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 3 torch (Pet) 48 2010: Dec 2
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 4 Junior torch 30 2004:Dec 4 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 222 or 223 firepot, photo 54 2012: Dec App
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 5 double burner torch, illus. 26 2003: Jun 13
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 5 firepot, photo 34 2006: Mar 5 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Nos. 208, 209, 210, 211, 31, 32, 37 & 27 2003: Dec 10
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 5 firepot, photo 47 2010: Jun 3
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 5 firepot, photo 51 2011: Dec 1 38 Cushion band feature, used on some examples, illus. App
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 5 torch, with two burners 42 2008: Dec 17 3
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 7 torch, illus. 44 2009: Jun 13 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Nos. 47 & 48 auto torches, photos 58 2014: Mar 4
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 8 half pint torch(1910) illus. 4 19961st Q 15 3
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 8 torch illus. 1 1995:March 1 CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Nos. 48. 48-S and 48-D auto torches, 59 2014: Jun 3
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 8 torches from BERNZ, C & L 1 1995:March 2 photos 2
and WALL 2 3
CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Nos. 48D, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210 & 26 2003: Jun 4
211 Double needle torches,

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: pump construction, photo 56 2013: Jun

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: relationship with HIBBARD, 58 2014: Mar

SPENCER, BARTLETT & CO.: article by Ted Maire, photos

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: replicas of No. Allright, No. 4 Junior 55 2013: Mar

and No. 5 Twin blowtorches

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: The Boss paint burner, photo 53 2012: Jun

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Torch reference guide, listing of C&L 15 1999:Dec
torch models

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Torch Reference guide, listing of C&L 15 1999:Dec

torch models

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Torch Reference guide, listing of C&L 22 2002: Mar
torch models

CLAYTON & LAMBERT: Torch Reference guide, listing of C&L 22 2002: Mar

torch models 4 19961st Q
Cleaning & restoring blowtorches, Dave Kolb: Article
Cleaning non- ferrous metal parts: Ted’s Corner, photos 53 2012: Jun
Cleaning: Blowlamp cleaning tips 9 1997:4th Q
Cleaning: Hard to get at spots, tips 6 1996:3rd ed

Cleaning: Magic fluid 40 2008: Mar
Cleaning: Sand blasting, tips 13 1999:1st ed.

Cleaning: tips from Ted Maire 47 2010: Jun
CLIMAPP CO.: Article, patents, including CLIMAPP 11 1998:2nd ed

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
CLIMAPP CO.: Paint burner 12 1998:3rd ed 2 D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Victor firepot, illus. 34 2006: Mar 6
CLIMAPP CO.: Patent (1898) 11 1998:2nd ed 4 DANGLER STOVE & MFG.: vapor stove, illus. 48 2010: Dec 12
CLIMAPP CO.: Patent copy: 606,907 Aiken paint burner 11 1998:2nd ed App DANGLER: Paint burner 6 1996:3rd ed 3
CLIMAX MFG. CO. BOSTON: mouth blow alcohol torch, illus. DANGLER: Paint burner (c1892) illus. 1 1995:March 4
CLOUGH: The Boss paint burner, article illus. 49 2011: Mar 5 DANGLER: Torch at East Coast Convention 18 2000:Dec 9
CLOUGH: The Boss, CLOUGH MFG CO. paint burner, illus. DARLTON: Australian torch manufacturer 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 1
COBRA: Japanese blowtorch, photo 27 2003: Dec 13 Decals: Replacements 37 2007: Mar 12
COLEMAN: Article The Coleman Story DECKER & GRIES: Aluminum blowtorch 35 2006: Jun 8
COLEMAN: Manufactured torches 27 2003: Dec 13 DECKER & GRIES: Aluminum blowtorch 39 2007: Dec 6
COLEMAN: The Coleman Story, Article DECKER & GRIES: cast aluminum torch, photo 41 2008: Jun 2
COLEMAN: Torch made in Mexico 39 2007: Dec 14 DECKER: article with numerous models, photos 46 2010: Mar 6
COLEMAN: Torch, photo DECKER: Phoenix No. 2 torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 3
COLEMAN: Trade mark 22 2002: Mar 8 DECKER: Phoenix No. 4 torch 28 2004:Mar 3
Collectible Blowtorches: book by Dick Sarpolus DECKER: Phoenix Nos. 2 & 3 torches with SI holders, photo 38 2007: Jun 12
Collection: story: Article 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 1 DECKER: Phoenix & Feenix torches 27 2003: Dec 4
Collection: BTCA member John Suta’s collection of tractors DECKER: Phoenix torch 28 2004:Mar 2
Collection: Kerns, William collection, photo 22 2002: Mar 8 DECKER: Phoenix Torch, Gierth patent, illus. 15 1999:Dec 9
Collection: Patrice Faye, France, photo DECKER: Pumpless torch, W. Gierth patent 965,136 (1910) 1 1995:March 2
Collection: Rein Nooijen, display, photo 28 2004:Mar 3 illus.
Collection: UK Collector: Display of US manufactured torches DECKER: torch with original soldering iron holder, photo 57 2013: Dec 6
COMBINATION BLOW TORCH MFG. CO.: No. 750 torch 14 1999:Jun 4 DETROIT TORCH & MFG. CO.: No. 42 auto torch, cleaning 54 2012: Dec 16
photo DETROIT TORCH & MFG. CO.: Nos. 41 & 42 auto torches, 59 2014: Jun 11
COMBINATION BLOW TORCH MFG. CO.: reference 22 2002: Mar 1 photos
COMBINATION BLOW TORCH MFG. CO.: SHSIs, reference DETROIT TORCH CO.: auto torch, photo 58 2014: Mar 9
COMPANION: Australian blowlamp, modified, photo 41 2008: Jun 7 DETROIT TORCH CO.: No. 25 paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 16
Component identification: Article DETROIT TORCH: Double needle 26 2003: Jun 5
Comstock Lode: PURDY dentist’s torch from… 18 2000:Dec 8 DETROIT TORCH: torch made for RAYL, T.B. CO. 54 2012: Dec 5
Confused about brass? : Article DIAMOND IRON WORKS: MAHR Jiffy torch 14 1999:Jun 4
CONKLIN: LYON & CONKLIN: illus. 39 2007: Dec 20 DIAMOND IRON WORKS: MAHR Jiffy torch, photo 38 2007: Jun 3
CRAFTSMAN: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes Diamond: UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO. blowtorch 33 2005: Dec 11
SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & 42 2008: Dec 6 Diamond: UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO. gasoline torch, illus. 36 2006: Dec 18
DUNLAP, article by Charles Smith. DIENER, GEO: torches not listed in BTCA books 51 2011: Dec 18
CRAFTSMAN: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 55 2013: Mar 12 DIENER: Handle description, photo 14 1999:Jun 2
SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & DIENER: Article Geo DIENER Company, “Torrid” brand, 20 2001:June 5
DUNLAP, article by Charles Smith. 30 2004:Dec 4 patent illus.
Craftsman: SEARS ROEBUCK No. 5529, instant generator DIENER: Article: Turner Two, connection to W.W. TURNER 27 2003: Dec 12
feature, photo. 29 2004:Jun 12 Co.
Crossed revolvers logo: illus. DIENER: Company, Torrid brand, patent illus. 20 2001:June 5
Cruso: Torch, illus. 31 2005:Mar 9 DIENER: Double needle 26 2003: Jun 5
Culinary: Applications of blow torches, photo, tips DIENER: Double needle torches, 250 & 252 26 2003: Jun 7
Cushion Band torches: CLAYTON & LAMBERT, photo 31 2005:Mar 8 DIENER: No. 0 torch, photo 51 2011: Dec 19
Cutaway Salesman’s Models: article by Graham Stubbs 38 2007: Jun 16 DIENER: No. 033 torch, photo 51 2011: Dec 18
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Article 30 2004:Dec 4 DIENER: No. 14 auto torch, photo 56 2013: Jun 9
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Double Jet blowtorch, illus. 8 1997: 2nd Q 5 DIENER: No. 14 auto torch, photo 59 2014: Jun 12
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Hercules blowtorch, illus. 57 2013: Dec 7 DIENER: No. 3 two-quart brazer, illus. 59 2014: Jun 3
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Little Giant blowtorch, illus. 16 2000:Mar 5 DIENER: Torrid torch 8, photo 23 2002: Jun 2
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Paint burner, illus. 20 2001:June 3 Display: BTCA member’s display 39 2007: Dec
D.M.I. MFG. CO.: Tabasco firepot, illus. 24 2002: Dec App

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51 2011: Dec 4

24 2002: Dec 4
15 1999:Dec 4
13 1999:1st ed. 2
41 2008: Jun 16
58 2014: Mar 16
34 2006: Mar 5
34 2006: Mar 5
34 2006: Mar 5
34 2006: Mar 5
34 2006: Mar 5
34 2006: Mar 6

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
Display: Christmas display using blowtorches, Suzy Proctor 42 2008: Dec 2 EMMELMANN: SHSI illus. 27 2003: Dec 1
Display: Ultimate torch display trailer, Article 20 2001:June 1 EMMELMANN: SHSI illus. 27 2003: Dec 11
Display: Wayne Proapst display at Canadian Farm Show, 59 2014: Jun 2 EMMELMANN: SHSI, illus. 31 2005:Mar 1
photo EMMELMANN: SHSI, photo 36 2006: Dec 3
DIXON, WILLIAM: torch distributor 29 2004:Jun 2 EMMELMANN: Torch, photo 28 2004:Mar 1
DOANE & WELLINGTON: Blowtorch, photo 36 2006: Dec 17 EMMELMANN: Torch, photo 28 2004:Mar 2
DOANE & WELLINGTON: Patent model 343,682, illus. 5 1996:2nd ed 1 Empire torch: TINNER’S MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO. 29 2004:Jun 11
DOBBINS MFG. CO.: Selfheat SHSI, illus. 37 2007: Mar 11 ENTERPRISE OPTICAL CO: torch, photos 22 2002: Mar 5
DOBBINS MFG. CO.: SHSI illus. 33 2005: Dec 1 ENTERPRISE OPTICAL MFG. CO.: hydrocarbon projector 52 2012: Mar 1
DOBBINS MFG. CO.: SHSI, illus. 33 2005: Dec 14 lamp, photo
Dog urn: tips 14 1999:Jun 2 ENTERPRISE OPTICAL MFG. CO: article re projector lamps, 52 2012: Mar 5
Double Blast : LUNDY: furnace, photo 36 2006: Dec 6 photos
Double Jet : D.M.I. MFG. CO. blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 5 Enterprise Optical Torch: Sears Roebuck 29 2004:Jun 10
Double Jet : TURNER No. 100 torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 7 EUREKA COPPER CO.: Article, SHSI, photos 38 2007: Jun 13
Double Jet : TURNER No. 50 blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 11 EUREKA COPPER CO.: SHSI, patent illus. photos 46 2010: Mar 10
Double Jet : TURNER No. 8 chrome plated torch 30 2004:Dec 13 EUREKA: Patent US 1,303,716: May 13, 1919 R.C. Parent, 38 2007: Jun 15
Double Jet : TURNER, No. 100 torch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed 1 Soldering Iron, illus.
Double Needle Blow Torches by Ron Carr: Article 26 2003: Jun 4 EUREKA: Patent US 1,487,864: Mar 25, 1924 J.F. Lawrence, 38 2007: Jun 15
DOWNEY: Gravity fed torch, illus. 18 2000:Dec 5 Self Heating Soldering Iron, illus.
DOWNEY: Gravity-fed torch 12 1998:3rd ed 2 European collectors group: 2010 Belgium meeting report, 46 2010: Mar 3
DUNLAP: Article Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches by Dr. 24 2002: Dec 13 photos
Charles Smith. Includes SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, Everedy: CLAYTON & LAMBERT No. 158 blowtorch, photo 54 2012: Dec 14
MERIT, FULTON, & CRAFTSMAN 11 1998:2nd ed 5 EVERHOT: Article, illus. 31 2005:Mar 6
DUNLAP: Brand 24 2002: Dec App EVERHOT: Burner assembly, photo 34 2006: Mar 2
DUNLAP: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes EVERHOT: Copper tank torch, photo 17 2000:July 3
SEARS ROEBUCK, DUNLAP, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON 24 2002: Dec 13 EVERHOT: Look alike, PETERSON-PLUMMER, torch photo 26 2003: Jun 1
& CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith. EVERHOT: Paper 4 19961st Q 1
DUNLAP: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 49 2011: Mar 7 EVERHOT: Photos 16 2000:Mar 3
SEARS ROEBUCK, DUNLAP, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON 58 2014: Mar 6 EVERHOT: Self heating soldering iron 7 1997:1st Q 2
& CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith. 59 2014: Jun 9 EVERHOT: Self heating soldering iron on catalog 4 19961st Q App
Duval, Michel: In the Torch Light: Interview, photos 30 2004:Dec 4 EVERHOT: SHSI illus. 22 2002: Mar 11
Early Auto Torches Part 1: article by Ted Maire 41 2008: Jun 3 EVERHOT: SHSI, illus. 31 2005:Mar 1
Early Auto Torches, Part 2: article by Ted Maire 42 2008: Dec 3 EVERHOT: SHSIs, reference 38 2007: Jun 16
Early History of Blow Torches: Article by Michel Duval 45 2009: Sep 3 EVERHOT: Soldering / branding torches, photos 17 2000:July 6
Ebay: PAQUELIN: Eolipyle sold for record price, photo 48 2010: Dec 6 EVERSOLE PATENT: SHSI, for joining cables, photos 54 2012: Dec 10
Ebay: record bidding 26 2003: Jun 4 EXPRESS Co.: Phlox Branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec 14
Ebay: record price 45 2009: Sep 15 EXPRESS Co.: Pythagore branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec 1
Ebay: record price 56 2013: Jun 10 EXPRESS Co.: Pythagore branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec 13
Eclipse: MONTGOMERY WARD torch 27 2003: Dec 11 FAMOUS MFG. CO.: Patent US 459,288: Sep 8, 1891 G. 29 2004: Jun 6
EGONA: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 31 2005:Mar 5 Heidel, Paint Burner, illus.
Electric: TURNER blow torch, photo 31 2005:Mar 6 FAMOUS MFG. CO.: Patent US 486,039: Sep 8, 1891 G. 29 2004: Jun 7
EMMELMANN: Article, torch & SHSI illus. 7 1997:1st Q 3 Heidel, Gasoline Torch, illus.
EMMELMANN: Article FAMOUS MFG. CO.: Torch and plumbers’ stove illus. 29 2004:Jun 6
EMMELMANN: Midget torch illus. 30 2004:Dec 13 FAMOUS MFG. CO.: Torch illus. 29 2004:Jun 1
EMMELMANN: Patent 740,112 Sep 29, 1903 Gasolene 30 2004:Dec 14 FAMOUS: blowtorch, photo 47 2010: Jun 13
soldering iron, illus. FARWELL OZMUN KIRK & CO.: new maker, torch photo 43 2009: Mar 4
EMMELMANN: SHSI Favorite: UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO. paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 17
EMMELMANN: SHSI and a French look alike, photo Favorite: UNION HEATER SUPPLY paint burner, photo 53 2012: Jun 8

Page 8 of 22

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
12
Faye, Patrice: Collection, France, photo 55 2013: Mar 7 Gem: WOODWARD & COPELIN torch 32 2005:Jun 12
4
FEDERAL MFG.: Supreme mouth-blow torch 44 2009: Jun 4 GENERAL MOTORS: Patent US 2,134,552: Oct 25, 1938 R.S. 40 2008: Mar 8
13
Feenix & Phoenix: Article, DECKER torches 27 2003: Dec 4 Gaugler, Refrigerating Apparatus, illus.
1
Feenix: No. 4 torch, photo 27 2003: Dec 13 Giant : WALL torch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 1
3
FIX: similar preheater lamp, photo 52 2012: Mar 3 Giant : WALL: No. 49 double burner blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 9
15
Flambeau: Flaming torch used in parades, illus. 36 2006: Dec 15 GILBERT: alcohol lamp 45 2009: Sep 8
5 GLEASON, E P: Firepot ad 7 1997:1st Q 3
Flambeau: illus. 36 2006: Dec 4
11
Flat Burners: article by Graham Stubbs 56 2013: Jun 3 GLOBE GAS LIGHT CO of BOSTON: copper tank blowtorch, 53 2012: Jun 8
FLETCHER: Blowpipe, ( c1912) illus. 13 1999:1st ed. 3 photo
15
FLINT & LOMAPP MFG. CO: photo 23 2002: Jun 3 GLOBE GAS LIGHT CO. BOSTON: Blow torch, photo 33 2005: Dec 6
9
FLUDOR: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep GLOBE GAS LIGHT: Torches at East Coast Convention 18 2000:Dec 9
8
FLUXITE: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 6 GLOBE LIGHT & HEAT CO.: Vertical burner blowtorch, photo 38 2007: Jun 2
Foreign terms for blowtorch: “How Do you Say Blowtorch?” 51 2011: Dec 19
GLOBE: Replacement parts 38 2007: Jun 11
Formula for cleaning brass, by Dr. George Schumann: Article 22 2002: Mar 18 GLOBE: Torch, Philadelphia 12 1998:3rd ed 5
8
FOUILLOUD: French blow lamp, illus. 26 2003: Jun 13 GOLD MOHAR: Torch made by Optihohar Industries, photo 27 2003: Dec 2
FOUILLOUD: French torch (c1912) illus. 7 1997:1st Q
App Gordon, Robert: In memoriam tribute 41 2008: Jun 15

FOUILLOUD: Rare French FG No. 4 blowlamp, photo 35 2006: Jun 5 GOSS GAS CO: No. 300T torch, New manufacturer 25 2003: Mar 4
5
FRASSE: Mouth-blow torch 39 2007: Dec 3 Grinch: Movie prop torch 30 2004:Dec 8
4
FRENCH BATTERY & CARBON CO: new maker 16 2000:Mar 11 GUALCO: Brazilian maker name 56 2013: Jun 3
11
FRENCH BATTERY & CARBON CO: torch at East Coast 18 2000:Dec GUILBERT EXPRESS CO.: Branding a pig, French brander, 36 2006: Dec 18
Convention 5
10 illus.

French, Martin: interview by Ron Carr, photos 45 2009: Jun 11 GUILBERT EXPRESS CO.: French halide leak detector, photo 40 2008: Mar 10

FRIGIDAIRE: Halide leak detectors, photos 40 2008: Mar 9 GUILBERT EXPRESS CO.: French maker 19 2001:March 3
3
FROST: Patent US 1,113,324: Oct 13, 1914 L.S. Frost, Tool, 30 2004: Dec 1 HAMACHER & SCHLEMMER: NATIONAL paint burner (1891) 8 1997:2nd Q
illus. 4
illus. 2
2
FROST: Patented SHSI 30 2004:Dec HAMACHER & SCHLEMMER: No. 5 brazing lamp, illus. 3 1995:3rd/4th Q

Fuel cans: for blowtorches, photo 41 2008: Jun HAMACHER & SCHLEMMER: No. 7 brazing lamp illus. 3 1995:3rd/4th Q

FULTON: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 24 2002: Dec HANAU: Dental bakelite torch 11 1998:2nd ed
SEARS ROEBUCK, FULTON, HERCULES, MERIT,
CRAFTSMAN & DUNLAP, article by Charles Smith. HANAU: dental torch 43 2009: Mar 4

HANAU: Teledyne-Hanau connection 43 2009: Mar 7

FULTON: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 24 2002: Dec HANAU: two different examples of dental torches, photo 54 2012: Dec 4
SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, CRAFTSMAN &
DUNLAP, article by Charles Smith. HARMIC: Besjet instructions 20 2001:June 3

HASSMAN & DUNN: Sharp & Smith cauterizing set photo 37 2007: Mar 5

Fye, Gary: Interview by Ron Carr, photos 57 2013: Dec HAUCK: Fairbanks Morse torch 15 1999:Dec 5
GALLOWAY: Similar KNAPP MFG. CO. Gas fitter’s torch 38 2007: Jun
HAUCK: Hauck Flame Gun Co. of England, flame gun, photo 38 2007: Jun 11

GASOL: Brazilian maker name 56 2013: Jun HAUCK: Manufacturer 16 2000:Mar 4

GASOLINE TORCH Co: Similar to DIENER 15 1999:Dec HAUCK: No. 215 18-20 gallon behemoth 42 2008: Dec 3
GASOLINE TORCH MFG. CO.: gas fitter’s torch, illus. 28 2004:Mar
HAUCK: No. 342 torch, photo 48 2010: Dec 5

GASOLINE TORCH MFG. CO.: Patent US 309,753: dec23, 28 2004: Mar HAUCK: No. 381 kerosene torch, photo 57 2013: Dec 5
1884 J.C. Walsh, Gas Fitter’s Torch, illus.
HAUCK: No. 385 blow torch, using compressed air, photo 54 2012: Dec 1
Gasoline vs. kerosene: Article 16 2000:Mar
HAUCK: preheating torches 49 2011: Mar 6
Gate City: Soldering furnace & brazing torch, Wm. A. 22 2002: Mar
NICHOLAS & Co, illus. HAUCK: Reference guide 32 2005:Jun App

Geer: STRAUB MFG CO. patented vapor burner & cleaner, 21 2001:Dec HAUCK: Torch illus. 24 2002: Dec 4
photo
HEATH, SAMUEL: one pint blowlamp 58 2014: Mar 17

Gem Brand: BURGESS SOLDERING FURNACE CO.: Paint 29 2004:Jun HEATH: British torch, photo 36 2006: Dec 14
burner & furnace, ill
HENRIE MFG. CO.: Acme brand soldering furnaces 29 2004:Jun 7

Gem: BURGESS SOLDERING FURNACE CO. paint burner, ill 29 2004:Jun HERBERG: rare blow lamp, photo 47 2010: Jun 10

Page 9 of 22

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
HERBERG: Tiny soldering lamp, Germany, illus. 8 1997:2nd Q 2 HULL: paint burner, photo 46 2010: Mar 2
5 HULL: Torch 6 1996:3rd ed 3
Hercules : D.M.I. MFG. CO. blowtorch 34 2006: Mar App HULL: Torch at East Coast Convention 18 2000:Dec 9
HULL-GRIPPEN: new maker 17 2000:July 2
HERCULES: Article Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches by 24 2002: Dec App HUMBOLDT MFG. CO: Laboratory torch, illus. 22 2002: Mar 2
Dr. Charles Smith. Includes SEARS ROEBUCK, HERCULES, HUMBOLDT MFG. CO: Laboratory torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 8
MERIT, FULTON, DUNLAP & CRAFTSMAN 13 HUNTER CO.: military blowtorch 54 2012: Dec 6
HUNT-LASHER CO.: Selfblo torches, illus. 44 2009: Jun 14
HERCULES: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 24 2002: Dec 8 HYDROCARBON BURNER CO: KHOTAL torch photo 25 2003: Mar 9
11 HYDROCARBON BURNER CO: Torch 26 2003: Jun 3
SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & 10 HYDROCARBON TORCH CO: Photo 23 2002: Jun 6
CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith. Hyland, Ray: In memorial tribute, photo 53 2012: Jun 11
9 Identification of torches: Article 7 1997:1st Q 3
HERCULES: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes 24 2002: Dec 4 ILLINOIS STREET GAS CO.: No. 26 blow pipe, no illus. 35 2006: Jun 9
SEARS, ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & 7 IMBERT: French make, reference 42 2008: Dec 4
CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith. 5 IMBERT: vertical torch 44 2009: Jun 11
6 IMPERIAL LAMP CO: torch photo 25 2003: Mar 10
Hercules: WHITE MFG CO. 18 Double Jet torch, illus. 26 2003: Jun 7 IMPERIAL LAMP CO: torch with cork handle, photo 22 2002: Mar 5
1 In memoriam: Tribute to Al Austin 57 2013: Dec 11
HESS & SON: Tinol torches 37 2007: Mar App In memoriam: Tribute to Dr. George Schumann 45 2009: Sep 2
1 In memoriam: Tribute to Les Adams 26 2003: Jun 2
HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT: relationship with 58 2014: Mar 8 In memoriam: tribute to Ray Hyland, photo 53 2012: Jun 11
CLAYTON & LAMBERT, article by Ted Maire, photos 3 In memoriam: Tribute to Robert J. Gordon 41 2008: Jun 15
In the beginning, a collector’s start: Article 19 2001:March 10
HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT: Brands 15 1999:Dec 4 In the Torch Light: Interview with BTCA member Lloyd Weber 36 2006: Dec 8
4 In the Torch Light: Interview with Dick Sarpolus by Ron Carr, 41 2008: Jun 5
HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT: Torch 1 1995:March 6 photos
20 In the Torch Light: Interview with Dr, Charles Smith by Ron 53 2012: Jun 5
HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT: Torch, illus. 15 1999:Dec 7 Carr, photos
2 In the Torch Light: Interview with Gary Fye by Ron Carr, 57 2013: Dec 5
HOMELIGHT CORP: WALL torch as engine heating accessory 51 2011: Dec 5 photos
8 In the Torch Light: Interview with John Tingle by Ron Carr, 47 2010: Jun 6
Homemade Torches: Article 32 2005:Jun 12 photos
1 In the Torch Light: Interview with Martin French by Ron Carr, 45 2009: Jun 8
Hoskins, John & William: inventors of blowtorches and toasters 55 2013: Mar 6 photos
3 In the Torch Light: Interview with Michel Duval, photos 49 2011: Mar 7
HOSKINS: Blast lamp 5 1996:2nd ed 3 INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Article, illus. 35 2006: Jun 5
2 INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Article, torch photo and illus. 33 2005: Dec 11
HOSKINS: Blast lamp, drawing 5 1996:2nd ed 6 INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Blowtorch, photo 36 2006: Dec 14
6 INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Brazing torch, illus. 35 2006: Jun 1
Hot Blast : TURNER No. 68 brazier machine, illus. 34 2006: Mar INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Maker 20 2001:June 3
10 INVINCIBLE MFG. CO.: Photo 16 2000:Mar 4
Hot Blast : TURNER: No. 232 blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 1 Invincible: NICHOLAS & CO. furnace, illus. 33 2005: Dec 13
9 1997:4th Q 3 JACKWAL: No. 32 blowlamp from Brazil 56 2013: Jun 1
Hot Blast : TURNER-WHITE transaction, trade mark, 1 Jet Rod: ASL Co. Instruction sheet 23 2002: Jun 3
nameplate Jewel: TURNER torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 8
Jiffy : MAHR MFG. CO. torch 36 2006: Dec 6
Hot Blast: Brazier’s torch (c1892) illus. 1 1995:March

Hot Blast: WHITE, nameplate 14 1999:Jun
Hot Topic: BTCA member’s collection William Kerns 42 2008: Dec

Hot tube engine: photo 36 2006: Dec

Hot tube engines: Use of blowtorches to start 36 2006: Dec
How an English collector got started: Article 5 1996:2nd ed

How Do you Say Blowtorch?: Fifteen languages 51 2011: Dec

How I Started Collecting Torches: article by Wayne Proapst 43 2009: Mar

How We Started Our Collection: article by Alan & Sylvia Black 52 2012: Mar

HOWELL: Patented torch, Popular science article 37 2007: Mar

HOWELL: Patented torch, Rockwell illustration 37 2007: Mar

HUDSON: No. 6013 Flame sprayer 26 2003: Jun
HUDSON: Porta-flame Sprayer 6103 12 1998:3rd ed

HUFFMANN: Handle description 14 1999:Jun

HULL MFG. CO.: Halide leak detectors, photos 40 2008: Mar

HULL MFG. CO.: Patent US 2,106,147: Jan 18, 1938 W.K. 40 2008: Mar
Hull, App. For Detecting Gases, illus.

HULL MFG.: halide detector, photo 48 2010: Dec

HULL, J.S.: soldering iron heater patent replica by Mike Gratz 58 2014: Mar
HULL: Article “J. S. Hull Father of the American Blow Torch “
32 2005:Jun
HULL: Blowpipe, (1878) illus. 6 1996:3rd ed

Page 10 of 22

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
4 LAMB: Pencil thin torch 12 1998:3rd ed 2
Jiffy, Mahr, DIAMOND Iron Works, torch 14 1999:Jun 10 Lamp conversions: tips 13 1999:1st ed. 5
3 3
Jiffy: MAHR No. 47 torch, photo 27 2003: Dec 14
5
Jiffy: MONTGOMERY WARD torch 25 2003: Mar 8 Lanz Bulldog: BARTHEL vertical blowlamp for German tractor, 54 2012: Dec
8 photo 11 1998:2nd ed App
JIGGERS: SAMSON UNITED CO. antique soldering kit, no SI 42 2008: Dec 7 11 1998:2nd ed
15 LASHER-PEERBLOW CO: Lasher patent alcohol blowtorch 11 1998:2nd ed 5
or torch required, photos 5 (1926) illus. 7
15 8
Jim Dandy: Discussion of the brand name 35 2006: Jun 17 LASHER-PEERBLOW CO: Patent copy 1,604,751 Lasher 17
9 patent blowtorch (1926)
Jim Dandy: display rack with torches, photo 42 2008: Dec 13 17
6 LASHER-WEEBER Co.: History 2
Jim Dandy: LASHER WEBBER Co, patents 14 1999:Jun 11 10
4 11
Jim Dandy: torch configured for cooking 47 2010: Jun 5 LASHER-WEEBER CO.: Jim Dandy patents 14 1999:Jun 9
Jim Dandy: Torches 11 1998:2nd ed 2 20
15 4
JOGRE: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 3 LASHER-WEEBER: Jim Dandy brand name 35 2006: Jun 5
4 2
Journeyman: SPIEGEL brand on torch (See MVB p225) photo 42 2008: Dec 5 LASHER-WEEBER: Unknown maker, similar appearance 39 2007: Dec 4
3 photo App
Jumbo: SHERWOOD MFG. CO.: firepot 37 2007: Mar 5 App
7 LEJEUNE, M.L.: Model M35, cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 5
Junior: CLAYTON & LAMBERT No. 4 torch 30 2004:Dec 10 6
3 LENK: Blowtorch, similar to BERNZ No. 87 anniversary, photo 34 2006: Mar 4
Junior: CLAYTON & LAMBERT replicas of No. 4 blowtorch 55 2013: Mar 2 6
2 LENK: Halide leak detectors, photo 40 2008: Mar 3
JUSTRITE MFG. CO.: No. 19 torch with box, photo 38 2007: Jun 6 12
9 LENK: Model 108 alcohol torch variations, photos, table 41 2008: Jun 9
JUSTRITE MFG. CO.: Soldering torch/iron (1924) patent illus. 12 1998:3rd ed 15 3
5 LENK: No. 104 with hook 43 2009: Mar 4
JUSTRITE: FRIGIDAIRE halide leak detector 15 1999:Dec 6 4
3 LENK: No. 105A torch, copper tank 51 2011: Dec 2
JUSTRITE: label on torch 41 2008: Jun 4 2
9 LENK: No. 222 Superheat Gun Grip torch 21 2001:Dec 5
KANCELARSK: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 9 5
3 LENK: No. 50 alcohol torch, photo 35 2006: Jun 11
KANT-RUST: Oiler, photo 22 2002: Mar 6 1
8 LENK: No. 600 blowtorch, photo 33 2005: Dec 10
KANT-RUST: Torch, 15 1999:Dec 5 11
8 LENK: Nos. 104A and 105A torches with copper tanks, photo 52 2012: Mar 4
KARAS: SHSI 27 2003: Dec 2 LENK: Patent 1,551,069; S. Stanczyk, Automatic Blowtorch 11 1998:2nd ed 1
10 1
KARAS: SHSI, photo 36 2006: Dec 3 LENK: Reference guide 32 2005:Jun 6
LENK: Stanczyk patent (1925) alcohol torch illus. 11 1998:2nd ed
KARAS: Soldering iron-torch 15 1999:Dec LENK: Stanczyk patent (1928) alcohol/gasoline torch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed

KEEN & HAGERTY: Gas / air soldering iron 29 2004:Jun

KEMODE MFG CO: Cartridge soldering iron 21 2001:Dec LENK: Torch / paint scraper, photo 40 2008: Mar

KEMODE MFG CO: Cartridge soldering irons 26 2003: Jun LENK: Torch with steel tank 27 2003: Dec

KEMODE: Cartridge fueled SHSI 41 2008: Jun Library: book support program 50 2011: Jun

KENDRICK VALVE & WASHER CO.: illumination lamp, illus. 30 2004:Dec Library: books program 48 2010: Dec

Kerns, William: BTCA member’s collection 42 2008: Dec LIOTARD, CLEMENT: rare French blowlamp, photo 49 2011: Mar

KHOTAL: HYDROCARBON BURNER CO, torch photo 25 2003: Mar Literature: Access to library of torch literature. 10 1998:1st ed.

KI: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep Literature: Catalog, Chicago Cycle Supply Co. 1915 (see App) 11 1998:2nd ed

Kinzie,The: TURNER torch, illus. 23 2002: Jun Literature: Misc. catalogs 13 1999:1st ed.

Kinzie,The: TURNER, torch 15 1999:Dec Literature: Strellinger catalog 1895 6 1996:3rd ed

Kitchen utensil holder: blowtorch tank, photo 39 2007: Dec Literature: Strellinger. catalog 5 1996:2nd ed

KLEIN TOOL CO: Catalog 39 21 2001:Dec LITTER TORCH CO.: Illumination torch, photo 40 2008: Mar
KLEIN TOOL CO: Linesmen’s torch, photo 27 2003: Dec
KLEIN TOOL CO: Staysalite linesmen’s torch 21 2001:Dec Little Giant : D.M.I. MFG. CO. blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar

KLEIN TOOL CO: Torch, copper tank, photo 21 2001:Dec Little Wonder: BARTHEL pocket soldering lamp, illus. 26 2003: Jun
12 1998:3rd ed
KLEIN: Baby torch 44 2009: Jun LIVINGSTON: Spitfire A100 (1949), illus.
LONGUEMARE, F & G: L’Inexplosible French 2 burner torch 49 2011: Mar
KNAP PRODUCTS: Distributor of SASKAE FUJI torch, photo 25 2003: Mar
KNAPP MFG. CO.: Gas fitter’s torch similar to Galloway, photo 38 2007: Jun LOVETT, A.E.: torch with horizontal burner 43 2009: Mar

KNAPP: Torch photo, new manufacturer 25 2003: Mar LOVETT: Blowtorch, photo 39 2007: Dec
10 1998:1st ed. LOVETT: European style torch 6 1996:3rd ed
KOVOPODNIK: Czech torch mfr. LUMEN: Torch from Poland 4 19961st Q
L’Inexplosible: LONGUEMARE, F & G, French 2 burner torch 49 2011: Mar
LUNDY: Double Blast furnace, photo 36 2006: Dec
Lacquer: Nikolas, tips 19 2001:March

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
3 MODERN METAL PRODUCTS: 11 1998:2nd ed 5
LYON & CONKLIN: illus. 20 2001:June 7 MODERN METAL PRODUCTS: Jim Dandy brand name 35 2006: Jun 8
MONITOR: British make, poster 49 2011: Mar 1
LYON & CONKLIN: New Marvel torch, patent 1,102,997 illus. 25 2003: Mar 9 MONTGOMERY WARD: BERNZ, changeable burner block 24 2002: Dec 5
1 MONTGOMERY WARD: circa 1950s firepot, photo 53 2012: Jun 12
& photo 18 MONTGOMERY WARD: Eclipse torch 26 2003: Jun 4
1 MONTGOMERY WARD: Flat iron, photo 25 2003: Mar 4
LYON & CONKLIN: New Marvel torch, photo 27 2003: Dec 8 MONTGOMERY WARD: Jiffy torch 25 2003: Mar 3
4 Moonshiner’s blowtorch: story of Popcorn Sutton, photo 57 2013: Dec 9
LYON & CONKLIN: New Marvell torch 51 2011: Dec 17 More Vintage Blowtorches: book announcement 48 2010: Dec 1
3 Movie prop torch: Grinch 30 2004:Dec 8
LYSS: rare Swiss copper-tank blowtorch, photo 49 2011: Mar 3 Movie still: from “The Caretaker”, with blowlamp, photo 53 2012: Jun 2
3 MURRAY-BLACK: New maker 17 2000:July 2
Magazine cover: Motor magazine Aug 1938 42 2008: Dec 4 My Collection: article by Wayne Proapst, photos 47 2010: Jun 4
6 My Love Affair with Blow Torches: article by Martin French 42 2008: Dec 4
Magic Fluid revisited, cleaning brass: Article 23 2002: Jun 10 My Torch Trailer: article by Al Austin, photos 42 2008: Dec 7
3 NATIONAL CEMENT & RUBBER Co: Included in Chicago 11 1998:2nd ed App
Magic Fluid revisited, follow up, cleaning brass: Article 24 2002: Dec 2 Cycle & Supply Co. catalog 1915
4 NATIONAL PUMPLESS BLOWTORCH Co: Torch 14 1999:Jun 4
Magic Fluid, Revisited Again: article by Dr. Charles Smith 42 2008: Dec 3 NATIONAL PUMPLESS MFG. CO: Photo 22 2002: Mar 3
App NATIONAL RUBBER CEMENT CO: torch in catalog 21 2001:Dec 3
Magic Fluid: Article by Dr. Charles Smith 41 2008: Jun NATIONAL SAD IRON CO.: Paint burner, illus. 29 2004:Jun 5
6 NATIONAL SAFETY DEVICE Co: Alcohol torch (1939), illus. 12 1998:3rd ed 2
Magic Fluid: Cleaning 40 2008: Mar 16 NATIONAL SAFETY DEVICE Co: History and 200 torch 8 1997:2nd Q 3
NATIONAL SAFETY DEVICE: No. 200 torch, two versions 44 2009: Jun 5
MAHR: Jiffy blowtorch stamped Diamond Iron Works, photo 38 2007: Jun 1 NATIONAL WELDING CO: STEFFAN design patent 88,586, 18 2000:Dec 7
App illus.
MAHR: Jiffy DIAMOND Iron Works, torch 14 1999:Jun NATIONAL WELDING: STEFFAN No. 7 alcohol Torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 6
3 NATIONAL: Canadian pint size torch 27 2003: Dec 9
MAHR: Jiffy torch 36 2006: Dec App NATIONAL: HAMACHER SCHLEMMER paint burner (1891) 8 1997:2nd Q 3
illus.
MAHR: No. 47 Jiffy torch, photo 27 2003: Dec 9 Natural gas torch: Photo 27 2003: Dec 3
13 1999:1st ed. 6 Neuchatel: BARTHEL BLOWLAMP CO torch model 21 2001:Dec 10
MAHR: Torch App Never Out: PIETSCH, HERMAN, alcohol torch, new 25 2003: Mar 4
Maire, Ned: BTCA’s youngest member, four years old 51 2011: Dec 6 manufacturer
Maire, Ted: a BTCA member’s dream 3 Neverleak: BERNZ pump patent illus. 21 2001:Dec 7
50 2011: Jun 5 New Marvel: LYON & CONKLIN, torch, patent 1,102,997 illus. 25 2003: Mar 7
6 & photo
Maire, Ted: cleaning tips 47 2010:Jun 14 New Years’ card: French Collectors group 30 2004:Dec 20
Making Replacement Parts for your Blowtorches: Article by 4 19961st Q 3 News from Israel torch collector: Article 21 2001:Dec 12
6 NICHOLAS & CO.: Invincible furnace, illus. 33 2005: Dec 13
Dick Sarpolus 6 NICHOLAS: Gate City soldering furnace & brazing torch, illus. 22 2002: Mar 10
App NOKORODE: soldering paste, illus. 50 2011: Jun 2
MANN, F.J.: Article MANN Tool & Appliance Co. SHSI, photos 39 2007: Dec Non US manufacturers: Article 7 1997:1st Q 4
13 NYBERG: Swedish torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 7
MANN, F.J.: Patent US 937,622: Oct 19, 1909 F.J. Mann, 39 2007: Dec Ode to the Blowtorch: poem 57 2013: Dec 9
Blow Torch & Soldering Iron, illus. 10 OERLIK: No. 6 blowlamp, flattened nozzle 56 2013: Jun 1
6
MANN, F.J.: SHSI, photo 39 2007: Dec

Manufacturers / retailers: Listing 27 2003: Dec
Manufacturers and brand labels, listing 2 1995:2nd Q

Manufacturers and brand labels, listing 28 2004:Mar

Manufacturers web sites C&L, BERNZ, KLEIN 16 2000:Mar
Manufacturers, non US: listing 8 1997:2nd Q
Manufacturers, non-US: Listing 8 1997:2nd Q

MARION: Baby torch 44 2009: Jun

MARION: torch manufactured by ZEIDLER. 38 2007: Jun

MARVIN: New maker 18 2000:Dec

MARVIN: No. 20 alcohol torch 43 2009: Mar

MASBACK HARDWARE: Solderall torch, ad, illus. 44 2009: Jun

Master Line: Article, TURNER, blow torches, illus. 23 2002: Jun

Master Line: TURNER, torch, photo 14 1999:Jun

MEAD-MORRISON: Torch photo 28 2004:Mar

MERIT: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes SEARS, 24 2002: Dec

ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & CRAFTSMAN,
article by Charles Smith.

MERIT: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, includes SEARS, 24 2002: Dec

ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON & CRAFTSMAN,
article by Charles Smith.
METAL SPECIALTIES MFG. CO.: Sam’s Blowpipe outfit, illus. 34 2006: Mar

Midget:: EMMELMANN torch illus. 31 2005:Mar

Page 12 of 22

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
OLINVON: blowlamp found in Kenya, photo 45 2009: Sep 4 14
Operating instructions: Additions to list of books & pamphlets 25 2003: Mar 9 Patent: US D32,257: Feb 20, 1900, J.E. Lambert, Burner Plate 56 2013: Jun
held by BTCA 7
Operating instructions: List of books & pamphlets held by 22 2002: Mar 6 for Generators
BTCA 11
Operating instructions: List of books & pamphlets held by 23 2002: Jun 5 Patent: US D88,586: Dec 6, 1932 J.Steffan, NATIONAL 18 2000:Dec 6
BTCA WELDING CO design patent, Blowtorch illus. 4
OPTIMUS: Address 10 1998:1st ed. 3 6
OPTIMUS: American brand, illus. 15 1999:Dec 4 Patent: US 14,176: Jan 29, 1856, D. Dod, soldering iron 52 2012: Mar
OPTIMUS: European blowlamp, illus. 34 2006: Mar 5 4
OPTIMUS: Swedish torch manufacturer, US operations 29 2004:Jun 4 Patent: US 14,875: May 13, 1856 O. Lawson, Blow Pipe, illus. 30 2004: Dec 12
OPTIMUS: Web home 9 1997:4th Q 2
Organizations: British & French collectors 12 1998:3rd ed 6 Patent: US 39,398: Aug 4, 1863 J.S. Hull, Blowpipe, illus. 32 2005: Jun 7
Organizations: British collectors club & newsletter Blowlamp 9 1997:4th Q 3
News Patent: US 53,763: Apr 3, 1866 A. Schpakofsky, Burning 30 2004: Dec 4
Organizations: British collectors group 7 1997:1st Q 2 Hydrocarbon, illus. 7
Organizations: British collectors group, 2003 meeting report 26 2003: Jun 8 4
Organizations: British Collectors Group, meeting 29 2004:Jun 5 Patent: US 56,051: Jul 3, 1866 J.S. Hull, Blow Pipe, illus. 32 2005: Jun 12
Organizations: British collectors Group, photo 32 2005:Jun 12
Organizations: European collectors 14 1999:Jun 6 Patent: US 61,288: Jan 15, 1867 W.W. Wakeman Vapor 20 2001:June 3
Organizations: French Lampterophile Club 12 1998:3rd ed 6
Organizations: French Lampterophile Club, photos 12 1998:3rd ed 4 burner, illus. 12
Organizations: International collectors groups 11 1998:2nd ed 2 5
Organizations: International traders 11 1998:2nd ed 3 Patent: US 65,621: Jun 11, 1867 W. Wakeman, Vapor Burner, 30 2004: Dec
OTTO MFG CO: Firepot 27 2003: Dec 6 illus. 1
PAGEL CO: Association with TURNER 16 2000:Mar 7 10
PAGEL CO: Blu Heat brand torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 5 Patent: US 71,195: Mar 31, 1868 J.S. Hull, Gas-Heater, illus. 32 2005: Jun
PAKO SUPPLY CO: Globe shaped torch, illus. 19 2001:March 4 1
PAQUELIN: Cauterizing apparatus, photo 31 2005:Mar 10 Patent: US 71,826: Dec 3, 1867 G. Wanier, Lamp, illus. 30 2004: Dec 5
PAQUELIN: Early French torch, photo 30 2004:Dec 8 3
PAQUELIN: Eolipyle sold on ebay for record price, photo 41 2008: Jun 3 Patent: US 71,826: Dec 3, 1867 G. Wanier, Lamp, illus. 32 2005: Jun
PAQUELIN: rare French blowlamp, photo 54 2012: Dec 1 10
PAQUELIN: restored lamps, photos 47 2010: Jun 7 Patent: US 74,881: Feb 25, 1868 T Beardsley, Soldering iron, 20 2001:June App
PAQUELIN: three restored vertical lamps 47 2010: Jun 14
PARASENE: identity of blowlamp shown on Issue 51 cover 52 2012: Mar 3 illus. 12 1998:3rd ed 2
Patent France: Bertin 1798 30 2004:Dec 1 Patent: US 129,569: Jul 16, 1872 M.H. Knapp, Blowpipe,air
Patent France: Apr 19, 1844 Dunand, illus. 30 2004: Dec 5 2
Patent France: Jan 7, 1791 Bertin, apparatus, copy 6 1996:3rd ed App bulb, illus.
Patent France: Jul 17, 1847 Tallois, illus. 30 2004: Dec 6 4
Patent list: List of torch related patents 21 2001:Dec App Patent: US 137,217: C.B. Koons, Soldering apparatus, illus. 20 2001:June 3
Patent model: WELLINGTON US 343,682 June 15, 1886, 57 2013: Dec 12 2
photo Patent: US 162,657: Apr 27, 1875 J.S. Hull, Soldering-Iron 32 2005: Jun App
Patent Models: article by Graham Stubbs, photos 57 2013: Dec 12 11
Patent research: Article 5 1996:2nd ed 2 Heater, illus. 3
Patent research: Article 6 1996:3rd ed 2
Patent research: Names for blow torches: Article 4 19961st Q 2 Patent: US 166,275: Aug 3, 1875 J. Hancock, blow pipe, illus. 9 1997:4th Q 11
Patent research: Nomenclature: Article 7 1997:1st Q 2
Patent: US 187,301: Feb 13, 1877 C.A. Paquelin, Cauterizing 31 2005: Mar 2

Apparatus, illus. 6 1996:3rd ed
Patent: US 205,747: Jul 9, 1878 J.S. Hull Blow Pipe, illus.

Patent: US 205,747: Jul 9, 1878 J.S. Hull, Blow-Pipes, illus. 32 2005: Jun

Patent: US 226,753: Apr 20, 1880, J.S. Hull, Soldering-iron 58 2014: Mar
heater

Patent: US 232,206: Sep. 14, 1880, J.H. Purdy 45 2009: Sep
Patent: US 233,039: Oct 5, 1880 G.D. Smith, Procession torch 5 1996:2nd ed
copy
Patent: US 251,075: Dec 20, 1881 C.S.Tallmadge Painter 7 1997:1st Q

lamp, illus. 6 1996:3rd ed
Patent: US 255,789: Apr 4, 1882 J. Irving, W.P. POPE Co.

Paint burner, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed
Patent: US 263,869: Sep 5, 1882 C.W. Dean blowpipe, illus. 10 1998:1st ed.
Patent: US 265,253: Oct 3, 1882 J. Felt, Paint burner, illus. 4 19961st Q
Patent: US 265,253: Oct 3, 1882 J. Felt, illus. 5 1996:2nd ed
Patent: US 265,253: Oct 3, 1882 J.A. Felt, Paint burner, copy

Patent: US 279,915: Jun 26, 1883, N. Clark 45 2009: Sep
6 1996:3rd ed
Patent: US 284,346: Sep 4, 1883 H. WELLINGTON Torch,
illus.

Patent: US 309,753: Dec 23, 1884 J.C. Walsh, GASOLINE 28 2004: Mar
TORCH MFG. CO. Gas Fitter’s Torch, illus.

Patent: US 324,163: Aug 11, 1885 T. Poyser, Paint Breamer, 10 1998:1st ed.
illus.

Page 13 of 22

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
12 Patent: US 549,078: Oct 29, 1895 B.Rein, UNION HEATER 11 1998:2nd ed 3
Patent: US 343,682 June 15, 1886, Henry Wellington, Torch 57 2013: Dec 2 17
Patent: US 343,682: Jun 15, 1886 H. Wellington, illus. 4 19961st Q App SUPPLY Co. Paint burner, illus. 7
Patent: US 343,682: Jun 15, 1886 H. Wellington, Torch, copy 5 1996:2nd ed 2 App
Patent: US 343,682: Jun 15, 1886 Wellington, illus. 5 1996:2nd ed 4 Patent: US 551,650:Dec 17, 1895, B. Rein, UNION HEATER 56 2013: Jun 1
Patent: US 383,538: May 29, 1888 C.A. Paquelin French 7 1997:1st Q SUPPLY CO. Vapor Dental Furnace 5
torch, illus. 7 App
Patent: US 585,641: Jun 29, 1897, J.C. Dupee, WHITE MFG., 56 2013: Jun 9
4 5
Brazing Apparatus 7
14 8
Patent: US 383,538: May 29, 1888 C.A. Paquelin, Apparatus 30 2004: Dec 6 Patent: US 606,907: Jul 5, 1898 B.F. Aiken, CLIMAPP Co: 11 1998:2nd ed 3
for Burning Vapors, illus. 7 1997:1st Q 3
2 Paint burner, copy 14
Patent: US 391,745: Oct 23, 1888 M.L. Hull Vapor paint 13
burner illus. App Patent: US 612,272: Oct 11, 1898 W. Pullen Blowpipe lamp for 8 1997:2nd Q 10
10
11 plumbers or painters, illus. 1
5
Patent: US 396,353: Jan 15, 1889, J.N. Clayton, Vapor Burner 56 2013: Jun App Patent: US 622,525: Apr 4, 1899 W.A. Nicholas Torch , 12 1998:3rd ed 16
7
Patent: US 400,455: Apr 2, 1889 G. Heidel & G. Frey, Self- 29 2004: Jun 14 special burner design, illus. 12 1998:3rd ed 8
Heating Soldering Iron, illus. 7 1997:1st Q 1
8 1997:2nd Q 1 Patent: US 626,723: Jun 13, 1899 H C ROBERTS, torch, 2
Patent: US 401,805: Apr 23, 1889 H. WELLINGTON Torch, copy 4
illus. 6 9
Patent: US 634,613: Oct 10, 1898 J.B. Dechery, 31 2005: Mar
Patent: US 415,613: Nov 19, 1889 W.P. Butler, blow pipe 10
lamp, illus. Thermocauterizer, illus. 8 1997:2nd Q
App
Patent: US 415,613: Nov 19, 1889, W.P. Butler, Blow Pipe 56 2013: Jun Patent: US 650,163: May 22, 1900 E.L. Barber Self-heated
Lamp 6 1996:3rd ed 6 soldering tool, illus.

Patent: US 430,196: Jun 17, 1890 B. Rein & A.W. Straight, 7 Patent: US 676,374: Jun 11, 1901 A. Straight TURNER 26 2003: Jun
plumber’s or jeweler’s furnace, copy
2 Double Jet patent, illus.

10 Patent: US 706,842: Aug 12, 1902 W. Mitchell, AUTO-TOOL 28 2004: Mar
App
Patent: US 438,458: Oct 14, 1890, J.D. Wilson, Reversible 51 2011: Dec CO. Vapor Burning Torch, illus.
2
Soldering Iron Patent: US 732,805: Jul 17, 1903 F.J. Walter, BENTON & 32 2005: Jun
3 WALTER Vest Pocket Blow Torch, illus. 7 1997:1st Q
Patent: US 446,765: Feb 17, 1891 E.L. Barber, Soldering Tool, 10 1998:1st ed.
1 Patent: US 740,112: Sep 29, 1903 F.G. EMMELMAN
illus. App
Gasolene soldering iron, illus.
Patent: US 459,288: Sep 8, 1891 G. Heidel, FAMOUS MFG. 29 2004: Jun 11
CO. Paint Burner, illus. 6 Patent: US 763,243: Jun 21, 1904 W.P. Bartholow, 33 2005: Dec
BARTHOLOW Self Heating Soldering Iron, illus.
Patent: US 466,520: Jan 5, 1892, W.S. & M.C. Cook, soldering 52 2012: Mar
Patent: US 777,711: Dec 20, A.A. Ackerman, Soldering iron 51 2011: Dec
iron

Patent: US 473,197: Apr 19, 1892 J.N. Peebles, Blowpipe, 4 19961st Q Patent: US 776,482: Dec 6, 1904 J. Anderson, Pyrographic 31 2005: Mar

copy Pencil Exciter, illus.

Patent: US 480,717: Aug 16, 1892 E. Ellsworth Blowpipe 8 1997:2nd Q Patent: US 835,017: Nov 6, 1906, T.W. Eversole, Self-heating 54 2012: Dec

lamp, illus. Soldering Implement

Patent: US 486,039: Sep 8, 1891 G. Heidel, FAMOUS MFG. 29 2004: Jun Patent: US 911,086: Feb 2, 1909 A.W. Straight, TURNER: 11 1998:2nd ed
CO. Gasoline Torch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed
Double Jet 100 torch, illus.
Patent: US 486,039: Nov 8, 1892 G. Heidel Gasoline torch,
illus. Patent: US 936,816: Oct 12, 1909, L. Schemnitz, ATLAS 56 2013: Jun

TORCH & BRASS CO., Soldering Tool

Patent: US 493,341: Mar. 14, 1893, J.H. Purdy 45 2009: Sep Patent: US 937,622: Oct 19, 1909 F.J. Mann, MANN Blow 39 2007: Dec
4 19961st Q Torch & Soldering Iron, illus.
Patent: US 494,938: Apr 4, 1893 F. Rhind, Vapor burning
lamp, copy 11 1998:2nd ed Patent: US 937,757: Oct 26, 1909 O. BERNZ: Neverleak 21 2001:Dec
Patent: US 506,871: Oct 17, 1893 L. Charron, Plumber’s
lamp, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed pump, illus.

Patent: US 518,674: Apr 24, 1894 W.M. Murphy, Alc. 5 1996:2nd ed Patent: US 955,313: Apr 19, 1910 O.BERNZ, attachment for 21 2001:Dec
blowpipe, illus. 13 1999:1st ed. solder irons, illus.

Patent: US 529,631: Nov 20, 1894 J. Sherry, illus. Patent: US 955,313: Apr 19, 1910, O. Bernz, illus. 1 1995:March

Patent: US 541,408: Jun 18, 1895 R.A. Willson, blow pipe Patent: US 965,136: Jul 9, 1910, W. Gierth, illus. 1 1995:March
with acid bottle, copy
Patent: US 965,136: Jul 19, 1910 W. Gierth DECKER, 27 2003: Dec
Phoenix torch, illus.

Patent: US 541,408: Jun 18, 1895 R.A. Willson, Torch, illus. 19 2001:March Patent: US 965,136: Jul 19, 1910 W. Gierth DECKER: Phoenix 15 1999:Dec
Patent: US 542,451: Jul 9, 1895 H.J. Taylor Plumber’s torch, 11 1998:2nd ed Torch, illus.
illus.

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
10 11 1998:2nd ed App
Patent: US 966,990: Aug 9, 1910 F.D. Booth, KLEIN 21 2001:Dec 15 Patent: US 1,604,751: Oct 26, 1926 L.L. Lasher LASHER -
2 PEERBLOW Co: torch, copy 11 1998:2nd ed 5
Staysalite Linesmen torch, illus. 5 Patent: US 1,604,751: Oct 26, 1926 L.L. Lasher, LASHER -
15 PEERBLOW Co: alcohol blowtorch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed 6
Patent: US 975,518: Nov 15, 1910, J.E. Flitcroft, BERNZ, 56 2013: Jun 5 Patent: US 1,684,524: Sep 18, 1928 S. Stanczyk LENK
Burner 5 1996:2nd ed 2 alcohol / gasoline torch, illus. 9 1997:4th Q 2
4 Patent: US 1,709,404: Apr 16, 1929 B. Martin, Blow torch,
Patent: US 985,391: Feb 28, 1911 E.G. Brandt, illus. 7 illus. 20 2001:June 5
19 Patent: US 1,730,648: Oct 8, 1929: G.W. DIENER,
Patent: US 1,013,637: Jan 2, 1912 J.G. Breckenridge 16 2000:Mar 6 Windscreen, illus. 18 2000:Dec 6
57 Patent: US 1,780,152: Nov 4, 1930 H. Birnbaum, Torch, illus. 18 2000:Dec 6
RIDGELY TRIMMER CO. illus. 15 Patent: US 1,896,782: Feb 7, 1933 P. Meyer BERNZ:
11 cleaning feature patent illus. 35 2006: Jun 11
Patent: US 1,024,170: Apr 23, 1912 W.P. Bartholow, 33 2005: Dec 7
10 Patent: US 1,898,676: Nov 29, 1921 F.B. Carleton, 18 2000:Dec 7
BARTHOLOW Combined Soldering Iron & Blow Torch, illus. App CARLETON Alcohol Torch, illus.
7 Patent: US 1,929,039: Oct 3, 1933 A. Schaff, SCOVILL, 51 2011: Dec 4
Patent: US 1,029,232: June 11, 1912 SCHAEFER & BEYER, 42 2008: Dec 5 Torch, illus.
16 Patent: US 1,946,383: Feb 6, 1934, W. Blaskewitz et al, Quick 14 1999:Jun App
pump 9 Generating Torch
Patent: US 1,044,362: Nov 12, 1912 A.J. Eddy Blowpipe, illus. 6 1996:3rd ed 15 Patent: US 2,052,276: Aug 25, 1936 S.C. Brody, automatic 40 2008: Mar 6
Patent: US 1,058,900: Apr 15, 1913 A. Ploch Cactus Burner, 8 1997:2nd Q 5 blast torch, copy
4 Patent: US 2,106,147: Jan 18, 1938 W.K. Hull, HULL MFG. 7 1997:1st Q 4
illus. 5 App. For Detecting Gases, illus. 40 2008: Mar 8
5 Patent: US 2,120,078: Jun 7, 1938 H. Schrader Torch, illus.
Patent: US 1,102,997: Jul 7, 1914 G.J. Clautice, LYON 25 2003: Mar 11 12 1998:3rd ed 2
CONKLIN & CO: New Marvel torch, illus. & photo Patent: US 2,134,552: Oct 25, 1938 R.S. Gaugler, GENERAL
MOTORS Refrigerating Apparatus, illus. 8 1997:2nd Q 3
Patent: US 1,113,324: Oct 13, 1914 L.S. Frost, FROST Tool, 30 2004: Dec
illus. Patent: US 2,155,238: Apr 18, 1939 S.E. Peters NATIONAL 12 1998:3rd ed 1
SAFETY DEVICE Co: Alcohol torch, illus.
Patent: US 1,137,148: Apr 27, 1915 C.R. Lambert, CLAYTON 26 2003: Jun 51 2011: Dec 6
& LAMBERT, Burner with mesh filter, illus. Patent: US 2,270,826: Jan 20, 1942 S.E. Peters NATIONAL
SAFETY DEVICE Co: 200 torch, illus. 7 1997:1st Q 2
Patent: US 1,260,741: Mar 26, 1918 A.J. Archambault, 32 2005: Jun
ARCHAMBAULT Torch, illus. Patent: US 2,476,246: Jul 12, 1949 R.L. LIVINGSTON Spitfire 40 2008: Mar 9
A100 illus.
Patent: US 1,303,716: May 13, 1919 R.C. Parent, EUREKA 38 2007: Jun 40 2008: Mar 4
Soldering Iron, illus. Patent: US 2,631,581: March 17, 1953, E.C. Skousgaard, 11 1998:2nd ed 4
Portable Flame Thrower 23 2002: Jun 9
Patent: US 1,303,716: May 13, 1919, R.C. Parent 46 2010: Mar 23 2002: Jun 9
Patent: US 2,769,487: Nov 6, 1956 F L Schweitzer, Z & W 8 1997:2nd Q 2
Patent: US 1,333,590: Mar 9, 1920 C.J. Padgett, PETERSON- 31 2005: Mar MACHINE PRODUCTS, aluminum torch, illus. 28 2004:Mar App
PLUMMER Self Heating Soldering Tool, illus. 20 2001:June 12
Patent: US 2,809,101: Oct 8, 1957 W.K. Hull, TURNER App. 28 2004:Mar 10
Patent: US 1,333,590: Mar 9, 1920 C.M. Padgett PETERSON- 26 2003: Jun Halide Leak detector, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed 6
30 2004:Dec 14
PLUMMER MFG CO, SHSI, illus. Patents: Google patent search engine 42 2008: Dec 3

Patent: US 1,343,705: Jun 15, 1920 O. BERNZ cleaner, copy 17 2000:July Patents: Including CLIMAX: Article
Patents: Internet access to the US Patent & Trademark office
Patent: US 1,386,871: Aug 9, 1921 C.H. Howell, Blowtorch, 37 2007: Mar
illus. Patents: Internet access to the US Patent & Trademark office
Patents: Issuing day Tuesday
Patent: US 1,398,676: Nov 29, 1921 F.B. Carleton, BRACH 32 2005: Jun Patents: Listing of blowtorch patents
Alcohol Torch, illus. Patents: Mid 1800’s blow torch related patents, article, illus.
Patents: Search criteria for blowtorch patents
Patent: US 1,420,850:Jun 27, 1922, F.L. Lindhorst, DETROIT 56 2013: Jun PEERBLOW MFG. CO.: Peerless No. 14 torch
PEERBLOW MFG. CO.: Torches, photo
TORCH, Burner
PEERBLOW: Simplex alcohol torch
Patent: US 1,461,658: Jul 10, 1923 I.M. Hayward, THERMO 18 2000:Dec
GAS PRODUCTS: Stayhot Torch , illus.

Patent: US 1,487,864: Mar 25, 1924 J.F. Lawrence, EUREKA 38 2007: Jun

Self Heating Soldering Iron, illus.

Patent: US 1,502,469: Jul 22, 1924 O. Groehn, CLAYTON & 26 2003: Jun
LAMBERT: double needle burner , illus. 12 1998:3rd ed

Patent: US 1,518,404: Dec 9, 1924 W.J. Frisbie, JUSTRITE
Mfg. Co: Soldering torch/iron, illus.

Patent: US 1,526,906: Feb 17, 1925 H.L. Fish DOWNEY, 18 2000:Dec

Gravity fed torch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed

Patent: US 1,551,069: Aug 25, 1925 S. Stanczyk, LENK
alcohol torch, illus.

Patent: US 1,551,069: Aug. 25, 1925 LENK, Automatic 41 2008: Jun

blowtorch

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
Peerless: No.14 PEERBLOW Mfg, Co 11 1998:2nd ed 6 PRENTISS / PREWAY 11 1998:2nd ed 6
PERFECT TORCH CO.: new maker 42 2008: Dec 13 3
Pet: CLAYTON & LAMBERT: No. 3 torch, photo 48 2010: Dec 4 PRENTISS WABERS: PREWAY torches 20 2001:June 6
PETERSON-PLUMMER MFG CO: Torch photo & patent 26 2003: Jun 10 PREWAY / PRENTISS 11 1998:2nd ed 6
1,333,590 illus. 12
PETERSON-PLUMMER: Patent US 1,333,590: Mar 9, 1920 31 2005: Mar 7 PREWAY: Maker 17 2000:July 3
C.J. Padgett, Self-Heating Soldering Tool, illus. 14
PETERSON-PLUMMER: SHSI, illus. 31 2005:Mar 1 PREWAY: No. 45A bottom filled torch, photo 21 2001:Dec 9
PETERSON-PLUMMER: SHSIs, reference 38 2007: Jun 16 12
PETERSON-PLUMMER: Torch looks like EVERHOT, photo 26 2003: Jun 1 PREWAY: PRENTISS WABERS torches 20 2001:June 9
PETERSON-PLUMMER: Torch, photo 31 2005:Mar 7 11
PHILADELPHIA GLOBE: Butler-patent torch, photo 56 2013: Jun 10 PRIMUS: No. 607 torch, photo 36 2006: Dec 11
PHILLIPS & HARMON: Firepots and torches, illus. 28 2004:Mar 9 12
Phlox: EXPRESS Co. Branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec 14 PRIMUS: No. 607 torches 44 2009: Jun 4
Phoenix & Feenix: Article, DECKER torches 27 2003: Dec 4 10
Phoenix: Brass tank torch 28 2004:Mar 2 PRIMUS: No. 611 two nozzle torch 32 2005:Jun 10
Phoenix: Brass tank torch, photo 30 2004:Dec 13 4
Phoenix: DECKER No. 2 torch, photo 13 1999:1st ed. 4 PRIMUS: No. 618 torch with pre-heater 44 2009: Jun 2
Phoenix: DECKER No. 2 torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 3
Phoenix: DECKER No. 4 torch 28 2004:Mar 3 PRIMUS: No. 634 vertical torch 44 2009: Jun 2
Phoenix: DECKER Nos. 2 & 3 torches with SI holders, photo 38 2007: Jun 12 11
Phoenix: DECKER torch 28 2004:Mar 2 PRIMUS: No. 702 vertical torch 44 2009: Jun 1
Phoenix: DECKER, torch, Gierth patent, illus. (1910) 15 1999:Dec 9 7
Phoenix: No.2 or 3 torch, illus. 27 2003: Dec 5 PRIMUS: No. 951 Paint burner, photo 32 2005:Jun 2
Photographing your blow torches: Article 18 2000:Dec App 10
PIETSCH: Never Out alcohol torch, new manufacturer 25 2003: Mar 4 PRIMUS: Swedish torch manufacturer, US operations 29 2004:Jun 2
PIETSCH: New maker 16 2000:Mar 3 6
PILLING: Brazilian maker name 56 2013: Jun 3 Printers blocks: photo 41 2008: Jun 2
Poem: “A league of their own” Ode to torch collectors 21 2001:Dec 6
Poem: “Blowtorch” 35 2006: Jun 7 Printing blocks: photo 49 2011: Mar 7
Poem: “Now Decker! Now Dangler!…” 39 2007: Dec 3 Proapst, Wayne: “My Collection”, article, photos 47 2010: Jun 10
Poem: “Ode to the Blowtorch” by LeRoy Owens 7 1997:1st Q 2 1
Poem: “Ode to the Torch” by Bill Bennett 25 2003: Mar 6 Proapst, Wayne: Display: display at Canadian Farm Show, 59 2014: Jun 13
Poem: “The plumber swore…” 31 2005: Mar 4 photo 14
Poem: “Torch Love”, by Pat Smith 39 2007: Dec 19
Poem: Ode to the Blowtorch 57 2013: Dec 9 Proctor, Suzy:: Christmas display using blowtorches 42 2008: Dec 14
Popcorn Sutton: story of a Moonshiner’s blowtorch, photo 57 2013: Dec 9 6
POPE, W.P: Irving patent paint burner (1882), illus. 6 1996:3rd ed 2 PRODUCTION MACHINING CO.: Rights to Lenk design 41 2008: Jun 12
POPE. W.P. Acme paint burner 50 2011: Jun 1 19
Porta Flame Sprayer: No.6103 HUDSON Mfg Co 12 1998:3rd ed 3 PRODUCTS CORP.: SHSI, illus. 31 2005:Mar 16
PORTER: CHEMCRAFT alcohol lamp 45 2009: Sep 8 12
Poster: blowtorch with bears 51 2011: Dec 1 PRODUCTS CORP.: Torch maker, reference 31 2005:Mar 7
Poster: Illustration of French lead workers 39 2007: Dec 1 6
Poster: Illustration of French lead workers with SHSI 40 2008: Mar 1 Promotional pin: SCOVILL 42 2008: Dec 3
Poster: Illustration of use of large French blowlamp 38 2007: Jun 1 7
Pre-cleaning: tips 6 1996:3rd ed 3 Promotional pins: photos 41 2008: Jun 2
Preheating: using a tractor exhaust to pre-heat a blowtorch 45 2009: Sep 16 5
Propane torches: Photo of early versions 23 2002: Jun
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Pumpless Safety Torch : BAUMGARTH Revisited, article, illus. 24 2002: Dec

Pumpless: DECKER, torch, W. Gierth patent 965,136 (1910) 1 1995:March

illus.
PURDY: dentist’s torch from Comstock Lode, Virginia City, NV, 57 2013: Dec

PURDY: patented glass alcohol lamp 45 2009: Sep

Pythagore: EXPRESS Co. Branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec

Pythagore: EXPRESS Co. Branding lamp, French, illus. 33 2005: Dec

Queen Blowtorch and the British Shirley Brothers: article, 52 2012: Mar
photos

Queen, The: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO torch, illus. 27 2003: Dec

Queen: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO 15 1999:Dec

Queen: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. blowtorch 55 2013: Mar

Queen: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. blowtorch, photo 56 2013: Jun

Queen: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO.: torch, photo 36 2006: Dec

Queen: SHIRLEY BROS. patented blowtorch, photo 55 2013: Mar

QUICK M EAL: two burner stove 43 2009: Mar

QUICK MEAL STOVE CO: Soldering iron furnace 17 2000:July

QUICK MEAL STOVE CO: Torch, photo 19 2001:March

QUICK MEAL STOVE: paint burner, photo 53 2012: Jun
QUICK MEAL TORCH CO: 12 1998:3rd ed

QUICK MEAL: Article, history and torch illustrations 28 2004:Mar

INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
4 Sam’s : METAL SPECIALTIES MFG. CO.: Blowpipe outfit, 34 2006: Mar 10
QUICK MEAL: Maker 18 2000:Dec 3
3 14
QUICK MEAL: Torch, copper tank, photo 21 2001:Dec 2 illus.
8 9
QUICK MEAL: Torch, photo 22 2002: Mar 3 SAMSON UNITED CO.: JIGGERS, antique soldering kit, no SI 42 2008: Dec 5
3 or torch required, photos 12
QUICK MEAL: two-burner stove 44 2009: Jun 3 5
15 13
QUICKMEAL: front torch support, photo 56 2013: Jun 5 Saphire: TURNER 13 torch 23 2002: Jun 3
8 1
RANSOM & RANDOLPH: Blowtorch, photo 33 2005: Dec 3 Sarpolus, Dick: Interview with Ron Carr, photos 41 2008: Jun 6
4 5
Rapid-Fire: No.10 torch, illus. 25 2003: Mar 3 Sarpolus, Dick: newspaper article 44 2009: Jun 11
15 19
Rapid-Fire: torch photo 26 2003: Jun 3 SCHAEFER & BEYER: article by Graham Stubbs, photos 42 2008: Dec 2
3 6
RAWLPLUG: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 11 SCHAEFER & BEYER: auto torch (no model number) photo 59 2014: Jun 1
4 10
RAYL, T.B. : torch private labeled by DETROIT TORCH 54 2012: Dec 4 SCHAEFER & BEYER: Auto torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 2
8 3
RECO MFG.: Jim Dandy brand name 35 2006: Jun 15 SCHAEFER & BEYER: auto torch, photo 58 2014: Mar 9
5 13
Red Hot: BRAND-IT branding SHSI torch, photo 35 2006: Jun 1 SCHAEFER & BEYER: Laboratory torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 2
2 7
Red Hot: BRAND-IT torch 18 2000:Dec 8 SCHAEFER & BEYER: patent marking on torch pump knob 42 2008: Dec 4
Refinishing ferrous metal parts: Ted’s corner, photos 53 2012: Jun 6 4
4 SCHAEFER & BEYER: pump compared with BERNZ, photo 56 2013: Jun 1
15
REITZ CO: Soldering lamp, illus. 30 2004:Dec 3 SCHNEIDER & TRENKAMP: Firepot restored 30 2004:Dec 5
14 App
Replacement parts: Decals, BERNZ, photo 15 1999:Dec SCHNEIDER & TRENKAMP: Firepot, photo 29 2004:Jun
4 13
Replacement parts: Handles 15 1999:Dec 20 SCHNEIDER & TRENKAMP: rare US torch, photo 53 2012: Jun
7 4
Reproduction decals: tips 21 2001:Dec SCHNEIDER & TRENKAMP: Torch, photo 17 2000:July
5 14
RESERVE FOUNDRY & MFG. CO: Victor torch 31 2005:Mar 3 SCHULTZ: Firepot, illus. 32 2005:Jun 11
6 10
Restoration tips: String covered handles, Article by Ray Hyland 28 2004:Mar 8 Schumann, Dr. George: in memoriam 45 2009: Sep 6
1 11
R-F: TURNER soldering copper 20 2001:June 4 SCOVILL: Alcohol torch (shown as unknown) photo 34 2006: Mar
19 3
RIDGELY TRIMMER CO.: Blowtorch , illus. 33 2005: Dec 2 SCOVILL: Alcohol torch, photo 35 2006: Jun 2
3 5
RIDGELY TRIMMER CO.: Illus. 16 2000:Mar 3 SCOVILL: Imp torch, with soldering iron holder, photo 42 2008: Dec 6
8
RIDGELY TRIMMER CO.: logo 29 2004:Jun SCOVILL: lapel pin, photo 42 2008: Dec

RIDGELY TRIMMER CO.: Side valve knob, photo 17 2000:July SCOVILL: Patent 1,929,039, illus. 18 2000:Dec
Screen wire baffle on blowtorch: illus. 11 1998:2nd ed
RIDGELY TRIMMER CO.: Torch manufacturer, illus. 29 2004:Jun

ROBERTS: Alcohol torch compared to VICTOR 35 2006: Jun Sculpture: BLOWTINGLER by Mike Gratz 55 2013: Mar
ROBERTS: Torch (1899) 12 1998:3rd ed
Sculpture: ENORME CHALUMEAU (enormous blowtorch) by 55 2013: Mar
ROBERTS: unknown alcohol torch similar to Roberts patent 41 2008: Jun Mike Gratz 11 1998:2nd ed

Rocket : SAF-JET pistol grip torch, photo 17 2000:July SEARS & ROEBUCK Co.: DUNLAP brand

Rocket: Torch used by Richard Goddard, father of liquid fuel 24 2002: Dec SEARS & ROEBUCK: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, 24 2002: Dec
includes SEARS ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON &
rockets. CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith.

ROEC: Australian torch 21 2001:Dec SEARS & ROEBUCK: Sears, Roebuck & Co, Blow torches, 24 2002: Dec
includes SEARS ROEBUCK, HERCULES, MERIT, FULTON &
Rosin Holders: photo 42 2008: Dec

Rountree, Harrison: President of Turner Brass Works circa 59 2014: Jun CRAFTSMAN, article by Charles Smith.
1900
SEARS ROEBUCK: Craftsman No. 5529, instant generator 51 2011: Dec
ROWLAND, ALEX: Blasto blowtorch, photo 40 2008: Mar feature, photo
ROWLAND, ALEX: Blasto torch 12 1998:3rd ed
Selfblo: HUNT-LASHER CO. torches, illus. 44 2009: Jun

ROWLAND, ALEX: Two torches, photo 33 2005: Dec Selfheat : DOBBINS MFG. CO. SHSI, illus. 37 2007: Mar

RUMPF: blow torch, photo 47 2010: Jun SHALER MANUFACTURING CO: alcohol torch 21 2001:Dec

RUMPF: Torch, illus. 31 2005:Mar SHALER MANUFACTURING CO: Alcohol torches 36 2006: Dec

RUMPF: Torch, photo 31 2005:Mar SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE CO.: article with table of model 49 2011: Mar
numbers, illus. & photos
RUSSELL, J. CO.: Atlas torch, photo 56 2013: Jun
RUSSELL, J: No.37 Seamless torch 12 1998:3rd ed SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE: torch 16 2000:Mar

RUSSELL, J: No.37 Torch 15 1999:Dec SHAPLEIGH: Norleigh one quart torch, horizontal pump 43 2009: Mar

SAF-JET: Rocket pistol grip torch, photo 17 2000:July SHARP & SMITH: Hassman & Dunn cauterizing set photo 37 2007: Mar

SAKAE FUJI: Distributed by KNAP PRODUCTS: torch, photo 25 2003: Mar SHARP & SMITH: Soldering iron-torch 15 1999:Dec

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
9 9
SHERWOOD MFG. CO.: Jumbo firepot 37 2007: Mar 8 Stayhot: THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS: Stayhot patent 18 2000:Dec
12 9
SHERWOOD MFG. CO.: Improvement to C&L air pumps 37 2007: Mar 3 1,481,658, illus. 1
14 Staysalite: KLEIN linesmen’s torch 7
SHIRLEY BROS.: Queen blowtorch, photo 55 2013: Mar 16 21 2001:Dec
17 Steel torches: WW 2 restrictions 6 1996:3rd ed 6
SIEVERT: Box label 26 2003: Jun 17
3 4
SIEVERT: HSL 1, 2, 3, 4 brazing lamps, illus. 48 2010: Dec 20 STEFFAN: NATIONAL WELDING CO. design patent 88,586, 18 2000:Dec 12
4 illus. 6
SIEVERT: HSL four blowlamps, photo 59 2014: Jun 4
1 11
SIEVERT: Model APH, cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 4 STEFFAN: NATIONAL WELDING CO. No.7 alcohol torch, 15 1999:Dec App
5 photo
SIEVERT: Model APM, cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 16 1
2 STEFFAN: Torch manufactured under design patent 28 2004:Mar 4
SIEVERT: No.12 blow lamp, illus. 47 2010: Jun 4 1
11 Strap wrench: Used to hold tank, tips 24 2002: Dec 2
SIEVERT: No.257 two liter blowlamp 58 2014: Mar 2 3
5 STRATTON & TURSTEGGE: Torch brand labeled by 27 2003: Dec 2
SIEVERT: No.5162 blowtorch, photo 42 2008: Dec 14 3
SIEVERT: No.223 Swedish torch, illus. 13 1999:1st ed. 13 CLAYTON & LAMBERT
10 7
SIEVERT: Rapid torch, painting 41 2008: Jun 15 STRAUB MFG CO: Geer patent vapor burner & cleaner, photo 21 2001:Dec 6
13 11
SIEVERT: Swedish torch manufacturer, US operations 29 2004:Jun 14 Strellinger: Catalog with early torches, paint burner, fire pots, 5 1996:2nd ed 6
5 15
Smith, Dr. Charles: Interview with Ron Carr, photos 53 2012: Jun furnaces etc. 4
10 6
Smith, Dr. Charles: research contributions 44 2009: Jun SUN VAPOR STREET LIGHT Co: Torch 8 1997:2nd Q
12 3
SOLAR: Blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 7 Superheat: LENK No.222 Gun Grip torch 21 2001:Dec
Solder glob removal: tips 12 1998:3rd ed 10 Superjet: BIRK Mfg Co, blow torch, (c1947) illus. 7 1997:1st Q 3
3 Superjet: BIRK Mfg Co, torch, pellet fuel 8 1997:2nd Q
Solderall : BRACH torch comparison with Carleton Spartan 35 2006: Jun 15 SURMELIN: French torch 9 1997:4th Q 9
2 SURMELIN: French torch 11 1998:2nd ed
SOLDERALL Co: Torch, illus. 15 1999:Dec 11 3
1 16
SOLDERALL Co: Torch, illus. 15 1999:Dec 17 Suta, John:, photo of BTCA member removing flooring with a 50 2011: Jun 13
1 TURNER: No. T-15C blowtorch 5
Solderall: MASBACK HARDWARE torch, ad, illus. 44 2009: Jun 12 4
18 9
SOLDERALL: Self-acting blowtorch, photo 39 2007: Dec 15 Swizzle Sticks: in the form of blowtorch 55 2013: Mar 6
8 11
SOLDERALL: Solderall revisited, illus. 32 2005:Jun 5 Tabasco : D.M.I. MFG. CO. firepot 34 2006: Mar 15
4 11
Soldering copper: 1908 Stein patent solder copper attachment 47 2010: Jun Taylor, Les: BTCA member profile, photo 48 2010: Dec 2

Soldering iron: fountain type, photo 51 2011: Dec TAYLOR: Alcohol torch, photo 33 2005: Dec
Ted’s Corner: buffing and polishing 58 2014: Mar
Soldering iron: Wilson patent, reversible, photos 51 2011: Dec Ted’s Corner: burner assembly removal, photo 57 2013: Dec
Ted’s Corner: cleaning non- ferrous metal parts; removing 54 2012: Dec
Soldering Irons (Part 1): article by Graham Stubbs, categories, 50 2011: Jun scratches photos

illus.,photos

Soldering irons (Part 2): article by Graham Stubbs, table of 51 2011: Dec
patents, photos
Ted’s Corner: disassembly, straightening bent soldering iron 56 2013: Jun
Soldering irons (Part 3): by Dr. Charles Smith, photos 54 2012: Dec hooks, photos 59 2014: Jun
Ted’s Corner: disassembly, replacement screws, the Dremel
Soldering Irons: Marking of weight 15 1999:Dec tool, photos

Soldering irons: two more patented irons, photo 52 2012: Mar

SOMMERS, G: St Paul seller, torch made by Turner, photo 41 2008: Jun Ted’s Corner: eliminating rattles, disassembling external air- 53 2012: Jun
pumps, removing threaded air pump supports, photos
SONA: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep Ted’s Corner: refinishing ferrous metal parts, photos 53 2012: Jun
Ted’s Corner: removing scratches, photos 53 2012: Jun
Soup kitchen: Unusual torch application, photo 37 2007: Mar

Spartan : CARLETON torch comparison with BRACH Solderall 35 2006: Jun

Spartan The: CARLETON Co, torch, pat 1906, photo 15 1999:Dec The Hercules: British blowlamp, photo 52 2012: Mar

SPIEGEL: Journeyman brand torch (See MVB p225) photo 42 2008: Dec THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS: Stayhot Model B torch 15 1999:Dec
Spitfire: No. A100, LIVINGSTON (1949), illus. 12 1998:3rd ed
THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS: Stayhot Models A and B, photo 33 2005: Dec

SPRING-EEZ: Oiler, photo 38 2007: Jun THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS: Stayhot patent 1,481,658, illus. 18 2000:Dec

STANDARD: oval brand on TURNER brand torch 58 2014: Mar Tingle, John: interview with Ron Carr 47 2010: Jun
TINNER’S MACHINERY & SUPPLY CO.: Empire torch 29 2004:Jun
STANNOL: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep

Star: AMBLER brazing lamp & forge, new manufacturer 25 2003: Mar TINOL: collection of similar alcohol torches, photo 45 2009: Sep

Stayhot: THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS Model B, torch 15 1999:Dec TINOL: HESS & SON: Torches 37 2007: Mar
Tiny: HERBERG, soldering lamp, Germany, illus. 8 1997:2nd Q
Stayhot: THERMO-GAS PRODUCTS Models A and B, photo 33 2005: Dec

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
To polish or not to polish: Article 19 2001:March 11 TURNER: Master Line torch, illus. 23 2002: Jun 1
Torch identification categories: Article 8 1997:2nd Q 4 TURNER: Master Line blow torches, illus. 23 2002: Jun 3
Torch storage: Tips 14 1999:Jun 3 TURNER: Master Line torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 6
Tornado: WHITE MFG. CO. No. 17 paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 18 TURNER: Motor washers 44 2009: Jun 5
Torrid: GEO. DIENER Company, patent, article, illus. 20 2001:June 5 TURNER: No. 2 Double Jet torch, photo 44 2009: Jun 3
Torrid: TURNER, W.W CO. torch, illus. 27 2003: Dec 1 TURNER: No. 5 instant lighting torch illus. 26 2003: Jun 4
Tractors: BTCA member John Suta’s collection 39 2007: Dec 20 TURNER: No. 8 chrome plated Double Jet torch 30 2004:Dec 13
Trench art: unusual torch 44 2009: Jun 3 TURNER: No. 13 Saphire torch 23 2002: Jun 9
Trial by Fire: article submitted by Al Austin 43 2009: Mar 9 TURNER: No. 15 halide detector, query 26 2003: Jun 3
TROJAN ELECTRIC CO.: Trojan Perfect alcohol torch, ilus. 44 2009: Jun 8 TURNER: No. 18 torch, illus. 51 2011: Dec 4
Trojan Perfect: TROJAN TOOL CORP. alcohol torch, illus. 31 2005:Mar 11 TURNER: No. 31 furnace, brass tank 45 2009: Sep 15
TROJAN TOOL CORP.: Trojan Perfect alcohol torch, illus. 31 2005:Mar 11 TURNER: No. 40D blowtorch with pressure gauge, photo 40 2008: Mar 3
TROY NICKEL WORKS: Alaska handle 29 2004:Jun 4 TURNER: No. 42A torch, photo 49 2011: Mar 5
TRU-TEST: oval label, made by TURNER 58 2014: Mar 18 TURNER: No. 43 blowtorch with cast brass handle, photo 39 2007: Dec 4
TURNER / WHITE: Torch, photo 14 1999:Jun 7 TURNER: No. 45 Master Line torch, illus. 26 2003: Jun 6
TURNER, W.W. CO: Connection to DIENER 27 2003: Dec 12 TURNER: No. 48 double burner torch, illus. 13 1999:1st ed. 5
TURNER, W.W. CO: Torrid torch, illus. 27 2003: Dec 1 TURNER: No. 50 Double Jet blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 11
TURNER: “Turner Brass Works, The Gymnast and the Wizard 59 2014: Jun 5 TURNER: No. 50 alcohol torch (1910), illus. 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 2
of Oz”: article by Graham Stubbs, history illus. TURNER: No. 52 auto torch, illus. 26 2003: Jun 7
TURNER: Asa Straight, Double Jet patent, illus. 26 2003: Jun 7 TURNER: No. 60 / No. 81 / Pocket torch 37 2007: Mar 2
TURNER: ATKINS model 92 brazing torch for band saws 26 2003: Jun 9 TURNER: No. 60 blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 12
TURNER: Bulldog blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 8 TURNER: No. 60 operating instructions 9 1997:4th Q 2
TURNER: Circa 1894 logo 25 2003: Mar 1 TURNER: No. 65 laboratory torch (c1910) illus. 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 1
TURNER: Decals availability 10 1998:1st ed. 3 TURNER: No. 68 Hot Blast brazier machine, illus. 34 2006: Mar 1
TURNER: Decals, illus. 8 1997:2nd Q 2 TURNER: No. 68 jewelers & dentists torch, photo 25 2003: Mar 10
TURNER: Dental goods and torches: Article 19 2001:March 7 TURNER: No. 43 or 47 torch, used in Texaco ad. 52 2012: Mar 3
TURNER: Display of promotional items 39 2007: Dec 13 TURNER: No. 93, 95 or 96 torch with replacement burner, 59 2014: Jun 3
TURNER: Double Jet torch, illus. 26 2003: Jun 4 photo
TURNER: Electric blow torch, photo 56 2013: Jun 10 TURNER: No. 100 blowtorch, photo 15 1999:Dec 8
TURNER: Factory workers, photo 23 2002: Jun 1 TURNER: No. 100 Double Jet torch, illus. 11 1998:2nd ed 1
TURNER: Five footer torch 23 2002: Jun 7 TURNER: No. 100 Double Jet, photo 14 1999:Jun 7
TURNER: Halide leak detectors, photos 40 2008: Mar 8 TURNER: No. 112 firepot, illus. 34 2006: Mar 8
TURNER: History follow-up, Charles Pagel, President 44 2009: Jun 4 TURNER: No. 139A torch 41 2008: Jun 15
TURNER: History of the TURNER BRASS WORKS CO (inc. 16 2000:Mar 5 TURNER: No. 141 engine heater torch, photo 38 2007: Jun 5
WHITE MFG) TURNER: No. 232 Hot Blast blowtorch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 8
TURNER: Included in Chicago Cycle & Supply Co. catalog 11 1998:2nd ed App TURNER: No. 801 alcohol torch, illus. 23 2002: Jun 9
1915 TURNER: No. H-1 halide refrigerant leak detector illus. 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 3
TURNER: Instruction booklet 60 9 1997:4th Q App TURNER: No. MW-1 motor washer, photo 37 2007: Mar 4
TURNER: Interesting TURNER facts, features & observations 16 2000:Mar 8 TURNER: No. T-15 T blowtorch, comparison with Taiwan 35 2006: Jun 10
TURNER: Jewel torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 8 torch, photos
TURNER: Kinzie torch 15 1999:Dec 6 TURNER: No. T-15C, photo of BTCA member John Suta 50 2011: Jun 3
TURNER: Kinzie torch, illus. 23 2002: Jun 5 removing flooring
TURNER: letter re: Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic expedition, photo 52 2012: Mar 2 TURNER: Non-spill drip cup, illus. 26 2003: Jun 4
TURNER: Little Wonder pressurized illuminating lamp, photo 51 2011: Dec 16 TURNER: Nos. 3 & 4 Double Jet torches, 26 2003: Jun 7
TURNER: Logo origin 18 2000:Dec 4 TURNER: Nos. 325, 418, 419 and 481 auto torches, photos 59 2014: Jun 13
TURNER: made US ARMY SOLDERING EQUIPMENT: TE- 51 2011: Dec 8 TURNER: Nos. 43, 44, 45, 45A & 47 Master Line double 26 2003: Jun 6
26-A soldering kit, photo needle torches,

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Diamond gasoline torch, illus. 36 2006: Dec 18
TURNER: Nos. 9, 14, 22, 32, & 39 Double needle torches, 26 2003: Jun 6 UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Favorite paint burner, photo 53 2012: Jun 8
UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Favorite paint burner, photo 56 2013: Jun 17
TURNER: Oval labels on torches made by TURNER 58 2014: Mar 18 UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Half pint torch, illus. 16 2000:Mar 3
UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Paint burner, illus. 35 2006: Jun 1
TURNER: PAGEL CO. association with TURNER 16 2000:Mar 7 UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Paint burner, Rein pat. (1895) 11 1998:2nd ed 3
illus.
TURNER: paperweight, modeled after No. 45A torch, photo 59 2014: Jun 1 UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Paint burners 6 1996:3rd ed 2
UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Torch at East Coast 18 2000:Dec 9
TURNER: Patent US 2,809,101: Oct 8, 1957 W.K. Hull, App. 40 2008: Mar 9 Convention
UNIQUE: No. 0 blowtorch, photo 38 2007: Jun 10
Halide Leak detector, illus. UNIQUE: No. 0 red torch 43 2009: Mar 7
UNIQUE: No. 0 torches, four different examples, photo 39 2007: Dec 14
TURNER: promotional articles 41 2008: Jun 10 UNIQUE: No. 0 two examples, photo 35 2006: Jun 11
UNIQUE: No. 43 firepot, photo 47 2010: Jun 2
TURNER: R-F soldering copper 20 2001:June 9 UNIVERSAL TORCH & MFG. CO.: Volcano-style torch, photo 45 2009: Sep 4
UNIVERSAL TORCH & MFG.CO.: Large torch like Volcano 36 2006: Dec 4
TURNER: The other side of TURNER, dental goods and 19 2001:March 7 Unknown: alcohol torch similar to Roberts patent 41 2008: Jun 15
Unknown: American / European torch photo 37 2007: Mar 3
torches 8 1997:2nd Q 1 Unknown: apprentice’s blowlamp 47 2010: Jun 10
TURNER: Torch construction Unknown: Ballou Wright catalog 21 2001:Dec 3
Unknown: Blow-pipe, Hancock patent (1875) illus. 7 1997:1st Q 1
TURNER: Torch Reference guide, comprehensive listing of 23 2002: Jun App Unknown: Blowtorch with cast brass burner 34 2006: Mar 4
TURNER & WHITE torch models Unknown: Blowtorch with cast brass burner, photo 35 2006: Jun 2
Unknown: Blowtorch with clover leaf pattern pump knob 36 2006: Dec 2
TURNER: Torch reference guide, comprehensive listing of 23 2002: Jun 9 Unknown: Butler patent 415,613 8 1997:2nd Q 1
Unknown: cylindrical SHSI, photo 46 2010: Mar 5
TURNER & WHITE torch models Unknown: decorated torch, photo 54 2012: Dec 1
Unknown: Drip torch, photo 11 1998:2nd ed 2
TURNER: Torch reference guide, comprehensive listing of 16 2000:Mar 4 Unknown: Early patent for blow pipe (1856) 7 1997:1st Q 3
TURNER torch models, introduction Unknown: Early torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 4
Unknown: Homemade torch 6 1996:3rd ed 3
TURNER: Torchy Turner cartoon 16 2000:Mar 8 Unknown: made from Mackie-Lovejoy bicycle pump 58 2014: Mar 2
Unknown: Mystery blowtorch, photo 35 2006: Jun 3
TURNER: Trade mark 22 2002: Mar 1 Unknown: Paint burner, Patent 265,253 5 1996:2nd ed 2
Unknown: Procession torch Patent 233,039 5 1996:2nd ed 2
TURNER: Trade mark 22 2002: Mar 9 Unknown: Query (Issue 24), torch photo, the answer 25 2003: Mar 3
TURNER: Trade mark, illus. Unknown: Query, torch photo 24 2002: Dec 4
TURNER: TURNER BRASS WORKS, catalog 1916 5 1996:2nd ed 1 Unknown: Similar to BARTHEL alcohol torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 17
TURNER: TURNER BRASS WORKS, catalog 1916, many Unknown: Similar to LASHER WEEBER No. 200 39 2007: Dec 17
torches, furnaces, brazers etc. listed 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 4 Unknown: Soldering iron heater, photo 9 1997:4th Q 2
Unknown: Soldering iron heater, photo 28 2004:Mar 2
3 1995:3rd/4th Q App Unknown: Spherical tank torch, photo 39 2007: Dec 17
Unknown: Street lighter Torch, photo 24 2002: Dec 3
TURNER: TURNER BRASS WORKS, closing 15 1999:Dec 4 Unknown: torch with flat tank, rectangular cross=section 45 2009: Sep 5
Unknown: torch with Willson features 45 2009: Sep 13
TURNER: TURNER BRASS WORKS, closing, Jan 1999 14 1999:Jun 7 Unknown: Torch-like device, photo 37 2007: Mar 4

TURNER: TURNER BRASS WORKS, history 23 2002: Jun 6

TURNER: TURNER revisited illustrations of WHITE MFG CO 20 2001:June 6
torches

TURNER: TURNER Revisited illustrations of WHITE MFG CO 20 2001:June 6

torches: Article

TURNER: TURNER Trade marks 16 2000:Mar 9

TURNER: TURNER Two. W.W. TURNER CO, connection to 27 2003: Dec 12
DIENER
TURNER: TURNER–WHITE transaction nameplate, torch illus. 10 1998:1st ed. 2
TURNER: TURNER-WHITE transaction, Hot Blast trade mark, 9 1997:4th Q 3
nameplate

TURNER: two different No.92 torches, photo 52 2012: Mar 16

TURNER: WELDIT, Company acquired by TURNER 16 2000:Mar 7

TURNER: Willson patent alcohol torch, photo 19 2001:March 3

TURNER: Willson torch: Article 19 2001:March 11

TURNER: yellow torch, photo 42 2008: Dec 15
TV coverage: Award, Article 7 1997:1st Q 1
TV coverage: Features blow torches, Article 5 1996:2nd ed 1

Twin: CLAYTON & LAMBERT replicas of No. 5 blowtorch 55 2013: Mar 6

UK Collector: Display of US manufactured torches 29 2004:Jun 12

UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Blowtorch with bulb, photo 41 2008: Jun 6

UNION HEATER SUPPLY CO.: Diamond blowtorch 33 2005: Dec 11

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg Topic # Date Pg
Unknown: unusual burner design, photo 42 2008: Dec 16 WALL: HOMELIGHT CORP. engine heating accessory torch 51 2011: Dec 5
Unknown: unusual paint burner 45 2009: Sep 13 WALL: No. 3341, cutaway salesman’s model, photo 58 2014: Mar 16
Unknown: Unusual torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 5 WALL: No. 49 Giant double burner blowtorch, photo 34 2006: Mar 9
Unknown: unusual torch, photo 53 2012: Jun 3 WALL: No. 8 torch, illus. 1 1995:March 2
Unknown: Vertical burner, Butler patent torch 36 2006: Dec 18 WALL: No. 8 torches from BERNZ, C& L and WALL 1 1995:March 2
Unusual torch: trench-art 44 2009: Jun 3 WALL: Reference guide 32 2005:Jun App
US ARMY SOLDERING EQUIPMENT: TE-26-A soldering kit, 51 2011: Dec 8 WALL: Three time periods, photos 16 2000:Mar 9
made by TURNER WALL: unusual flat torch 43 2009: Mar 6
Users of blow torches & applications: Article 6 1996:3rd ed 2 WALL: yellow torch, photo 42 2008: Dec 15
VANDAM SPECIALTY CO.: Supreme mouth-blow torch 44 2009: Jun 7 Weber, Lloyd: Castings for Blowtorch Restoration, How he 50 2011: Jun 12
Varieties of Air Control Valves: article by Ted Maire, photos 56 2013: Jun 9 does it
VESEY: French blowlamp, photo 52 2012: Mar 12 Weber, Weber: Interview with BTCA member by Ron Carr 36 2006: Dec 8
VIBERT: Blowpipe illus. 23 2002: Jun 9 WELCH: New maker
VICTOR: Alcohol torch compared to Roberts 35 2006: Jun 6 WELDIT: Company acquired by TURNER 17 2000:July 3
Victor: D.M.I. MFG. CO. firepot, illus. 34 2006: Mar 6 WELLINGTON, DOANE &: Patent model 343,682 illus.
Victor: RESERVE FOUNDRY & MFG. CO. torch 31 2005:Mar 4 WELLINGTON: Paint burner (c1891) illus. 16 2000:Mar 7
VOLCANO TORCH & MFG CO: Article 17 2000:July 4 WELLINGTON: Patent US 401,805: Apr 23, 1889 Torch, illus. 5 1996:2nd ed 1
VOLCANO TORCH & MFG CO: Article 17 2000:July 4 WELLINGTON: Patent model 3 1995:3rd/4th Q 3
VOLCANO TORCH & MFG CO: Blow torch, photo 33 2005: Dec 6 WELLINGTON: patent model, photo 7 1997:1st Q 2
VOLCANO TORCH & MFG CO: Illus. & description of 22 2002: Mar 7 WELLINGTON: Sold in England, illus. 12 1998:3rd ed 2
operation WELLINGTON: Torch
VOLCANO TORCH & MFG. CO.: article by Graham Stubbs, 48 2010: Dec 6 WELLINGTON: Torch (c1886) illus. 57 2013: Dec 12
photos WELLINGTON: Torch at East Coast Convention
VOSELLER & SEBRING: SHSI, illus. 32 2005:Jun 1 WELLINGTON: Torch photo 25 2003: Mar 5
VOSELLER & SEBRING: SHSI, references & illus. 32 2005:Jun 8 WELLINGTON: trade card, illus. 6 1996:3rd ed 3
Vulcan : AUTO-TOOL MFG. CO. SHSI, description and illus. 28 2004:Mar 7 WESTINGHOUSE: ? Torch 4 19961st Q 2
Vulcan : AUTO-TOOL MFG. CO. SHSI, illus. 28 2004:Mar 1 WESTINGHOUSE: Blowtorch, illus.
Vulcan : BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. Torch, cleaning tool 28 2004:Mar 8 What’s in a name, names for blow torches: Article 18 2000:Dec 9
Vulcan : BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. Torch, history and illus. 28 2004:Mar 6 WHITE MFG CO: Hercules 18 Double Jet torch, illus.
Vulcan : BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. Torch, illus. 28 2004:Mar 1 WHITE MFG CO: Hot Blast nameplate 21 2001:Dec 4
Vulcan: BERNZ torch, photo 18 2000:Dec 3 WHITE MFG CO: Torch Reference guide, comprehensive
Vulcan: BERNZ torch illus. 21 2001:Dec 5 listing of TURNER & WHITE torch models 46 2010: Mar 1
Vulcan: BERNZ, torch, photo 15 1999:Dec 4 WHITE MFG CO: Torch Reference guide, comprehensive
Vulcan: BRIDGEPORT BRASS CO. torch, photo 32 2005:Jun 2 listing of TURNER & WHITE torch models 14 1999:Jun 4
Vulcan: Torch 8 1997:2nd Q 2 WHITE MFG CO: TURNER-WHITE transaction nameplate,
Vulcan: Torch (c1910) illus. 4 19961st Q 2 torch illus. 33 2005: Dec 15
Vulcan: Torch illus. 1 1995:March 2 WHITE MFG CO: TURNER-WHITE transaction, Hot Blast 7 1997:1st Q 1
VULCANO: alcohol torch similar to TINOL, photo 45 2009: Sep 15 trade mark, nameplate
VULCANO: No. 424 , cutaway model 58 2014: Mar 17 WHITE MFG. CO. : brass tank furnace similar to White No. 33 26 2003: Jun 8
WAKEMAN: 1867 patent vapor burner, photo 30 2004:Dec 7 WHITE MFG. CO.: Article TURNER revisited illustrations of
WAKEMAN: 1867 patented torch, photo 24 2002: Dec 15 WHITE MFG. CO. torches 14 1999:Jun 4
WALL: Article: Manufacturers web sites 16 2000:Mar 9 WHITE MFG. CO.: No. 16 auto torch, photo
WALL: chrome-plated torch 43 2009: Mar 3 WHITE MFG. CO.: No. 16, brass label, photo 23 2002: Jun App
WALL: Dreadnaught torch photo 19 2001:March 6 WHITE MFG. CO.: No. 25 hand brazer, photo
WALL: flat torch 44 2009: Jun 4 WHITE MFG. CO.: No. 54 blowtorch, SI holder, photo 23 2002: Jun 9
WALL: Giant torch, illus. 34 2006: Mar 1 WHITE MFG. CO.: Patented soldering iron holder, photos 10 1998:1st ed. 2
WALL: HARMIC Division 12 1998:3rd ed 3 WHITE MFG. CO.: Tornado No. 17 paint burner, photo 9 1997:4th Q 3
WHITE MFG.: CLAYTON & LAMBERT Junior look-alike
45 2009: Sep 14
20 2001:June 6

58 2014: Mar 6
59 2014: Jun 15
51 2011: Dec 14
56 2013: Jun 8
56 2013: Jun 6
56 2013: Jun 18
43 2009: Mar 10

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INDEX TO ISSUES 1 through 59 of “THE TORCH” JUNE 1995 – JUNE 2014

Topic # Date Pg
WILCOX SILVER PLATE CO.: Jeweler’s lamp, photo 35 2006: Jun 3
13
WILLIAMSON, R.B.: seven feet long caterpillar destroyer, illus. 44 2009: Jun 4
13
WILLSON: Alcohol blow pipe 13 1999:1st ed. 4
12
WILLSON: unknown maker, torch with Willson features 45 2009: Sep 5
6
WIRNBUN: Australian torch 21 2001:Dec 3
6
WOODWARD & COPELIN: Gem torch 32 2005:Jun 3
Words a torch collector never wants to hear: tips 12 1998:3rd ed 15
3
WORST, E.J: Alcohol Torch 15 1999:Dec 18
3
WORST, E.J: Torch 16 2000:Mar 2

WORTHINGTON, GEORGE CO.: new maker / distr. photo 42 2008: Dec 2
4
WORTHINGTON: New maker 16 2000:Mar 5
3
Yellow Blowtorches: article, photos 42 2008: Dec

Z&W MACHINED PRODUCTS: aluminum torch, photo 49 2011: Mar

Z&W: Aluminum blowtorch with heat shield 39 2007: Dec

Z&W: Aluminum torch 19 2001:March
Z&W: Patent 2,769,487 Nov 6, 1956 F L Schweitzer, 7 1997:1st Q

aluminum torch, illus.

Z&W: Torch photo 24 2002: Dec

ZEIDLER: Alcohol torch, photo 18 2000:Dec

ZEIDLER: Alcohol torch, photos 37 2007: Mar

ZEIDLER: Blowtorch stamped MARION Co. 38 2007: Jun

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