Author Topic: Hauck Blow Torch (Read 5136 times)

Branson · « **on:** May 28, 2014, 06:41:55 AM »

Interesting torch on eBay. I've never seen one quite this large:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Old-Antique-Hauck-Torch-Blow-Torch-Solder-/261490831487?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce211707f

Lostmind · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2014, 07:41:57 AM »

That's a serious torch , not pretty but serious.

Batz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2014, 03:40:24 PM »

That will fetch a fair price, I'll love to add it to my collection but I bet it would cost a mint to ship downunder.

Batz

rusty · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2014, 04:10:19 PM »

"I'd like to melt down a 6 foot high bronze statue."
...
"Not a problem boss"

Batz · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2014, 05:25:23 PM »

This torch was in the Hauck Catalog 1915

Quote

"This torch is especially suitable for straightening and brazing of safety appliances on freight cars. A large number of grab irons and hand holds become bent while in service. They can be bent back very easily into thier regular shape with the aid of a Hauck Hand Kerosene Torch, eliminating all breakage.
A great many parts are broken by trying to straighten them cold; this is especially true in winter time when the frost is in the iron. This torch can also be used for burning paint and other heating operations. Hauck Torch will pay for itself quickly. It is more efficient and powerful than any other gasoline torch and will do work which can not be done with any other torch"

Rated as rare.....I want it!!

Batz

Batz · « **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2014, 12:59:06 AM »

From what I can see it would be around $78.00 for shipping.

Batz

oldtools · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2014, 01:18:01 PM »

Wow! why so much? what options do you have? USPS, UPS, FedX, BulkRates?

Chillylulu · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2014, 02:44:24 PM »

Quote from: oldtools on May 29, 2014, 01:18:01 PM

Wow! why so much? what options do you have? USPS, UPS, FedX, BulkRates?

Slow boat?

Lewill2 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2014, 03:51:43 PM »

This smaller one looks interesting to a non torch guy like me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-TURNER-NO-64-JEWEL-TORCH-/251542646742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a911c2fd6

Batz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:24:39 PM »

Quote from: Chillylulu on May 29, 2014, 02:44:24 PM

Quote from: oldtools on May 29, 2014, 01:18:01 PM
Wow! why so much? what options do you have? USPS, UPS, FedX, BulkRates?

Slow boat?

Unfortunately the US does not offer sea freight anymore, I often buy torches from Canada and have them shipped this way.
I don't know of any less expensive ways to ship downunder, Australia's postage cost are similar to yours, we do still have sea freight option though.

Chillylulu · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2014, 06:38:17 PM »

USPS doesn't offer it, but I think some freight carriers might. Kinda riskier though.
I had a package of minerals sent here from India. Gave up on it. They finally arrived 18 months later.

Are you going for it?

Chilly

Papaw · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:19:29 PM »

You know I'll ship it to you.

Batz · « **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:21:49 PM »

Quote from: Papaw on May 29, 2014, 07:19:29 PM

You know I'll ship it to you.

Thanks Papaw, it won't be a cheap torch and along with shipping I don't think I can afford this one.

Batz

Papaw · « **Reply #13 on:** May 29, 2014, 07:58:41 PM »

What if we can win it at $10 plus the $22 shipping to me? Then it would be around $115 US.

Chillylulu · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2014, 12:41:05 AM »

Quote from: Papaw on May 29, 2014, 07:58:41 PM

What if we can win it at $10 plus the $22 shipping to me? Then it would be around $115 US.

I opened it @9.95, just in case. My shipping is $19 to here, but I have an old friend up there that can grab it.
I may have a way to get it down there. We install fire sprinklers everywhere and we move stuff all over the world.

Chilly

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