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Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: andnowitsyourszd on August 12, 2014, 07:23:15 AM

Title: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: andnowitsyourszd on August 12, 2014, 07:23:15 AM

I found this to be a very unusual combo. I don't much about this piece I was wondering if someone could shed a little light on the no.5. is it rare I could not find any info on the no.5 anywhere. thanks

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Batz on August 12, 2014, 08:30:36 AM

It is a  clayton & lambert firepot from the 1930's, unfortunately the steel shroud and stand that was attached the the center pin is missing. I have a photo of the complete unit that I could scan and post if your interested.
It's a nice piece all the same.

Batz
 

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Twilight Fenrir on August 12, 2014, 11:21:20 AM

I love the knob on the valve! Never seen one like that before...

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Batz on August 13, 2014, 01:51:11 AM

OK here's a picture of the complete firepot, if it were complete I would be quite interested in it. As a blow torch collector I don't own any firepots but would love a couple in my collection.

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I love the knob on the valve! Never seen one like that before...

Very common on C&L earlier models, an easy way to pick a C&L torch.
 

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Chillylulu on August 13, 2014, 05:33:53 AM

I want one of those knobs!

Chilly

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: andnowitsyourszd on August 13, 2014, 05:43:33 AM

thanks everyone for the help on the torch. I love the photo . Would anybody know the value of a complete one ? and or this one as it sits. I guessing maybe 125-175 range as is. Rarity is key with this tool even incomplete . 

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: andnowitsyourszd on August 13, 2014, 05:49:42 AM

I'm think it so much more interesting with out the steel shroud. Because with the shroud kind of just looks like every other fire-pot as it should. Designed to be a melting pot. 

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Batz on August 13, 2014, 05:51:55 AM

Quote from: andnowitsyourszd on August 13, 2014, 05:43:33 AM

thanks everyone for the help on the torch. I love the photo . Would anybody know the value of a complete one ? and or this one as it sits. I guessing maybe 125-175 range as is. Rarity is key with this tool even incomplete .

Sorry range as it is I would guess around $30.00- $45.00 on a good day.

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Chillylulu on August 13, 2014, 05:58:13 AM

Part it out!

I'd pay threvin bucks for that knob. Maybe a ciuole or two more.

Chilly

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Batz on August 15, 2014, 02:39:51 AM

Quote from: Chillylulu on August 13, 2014, 05:58:13 AM

Part it out!

I'd pay threvin bucks for that knob. Maybe a ciuole or two more.

Chilly

If your really keen I can send you a few of these knobs.

Batz

Title: Re: antique old tool no.5 clayton & lambert mfg co. fire-pot with blowtorch
Post by: Chillylulu on August 15, 2014, 09:51:16 AM

That would be cool, Batz. Thank you very much! But just one or two. I would proudly display them on my board(s.)

I've had to grab a lot of small trim valves. They started to hurt my hands a few years ago, and now I just ask someone else to do it.

Those handles look totally user friendly. And they look like a great example of what is missing on a lot of products today. Style.

Larry, aka Chilly