What is this welding tool I found in my attic?

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

Can you unfold the thing and show a clearer picture? – Michael Karas Jul 11 '19 at 05:29 — Michael Karas, Jul 11 '19 at 05:29
what happens when you squeeze the handle? – jsotola Jul 12 '19 at 03:35 — jsotola, Jul 12 '19 at 03:35

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

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

answered Jul 11 '19 at 09:41

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how did you even find this from the pic ???? – mrid Jul 13 '19 at 05:56
@mrid Google has a reverse-image look up feature. – Cascabel_StandWithUkraine_ Jul 13 '19 at 12:35
also, text search on the Google takes "welding spark lighter" as a useful search term. – fred_dot_u Jul 14 '19 at 00:43

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

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

answered Jul 12 '19 at 15:20

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What is this welding tool I found in my attic?

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