"Jebediah Kornworthy" > wrote:
> "Nick Cramer" > wrote in message
> > Nonnymus > wrote:
> >> [ . . . ]
> > When I was a welder, back in '53, we had a hand tool for cleaning the
> > orifices on acetylene torches. It had a number of different size
> > gimlets or
> > augers or whatever they're called.
>
> Yes, they are called tip cleaners. They have a rough surface so they can
> clean the gas welding torch tips. I have always kept a set handy for
> cleaning a number of different orifices. They work great on gas stove
> tops if you have a clogged ignition tube orifice or clogged burner and
> I'm sure that they'd also work well on a BBQ. One thing to note however,
> they aren't real strong like a drill bit so if it is badly clogged you
> may still have to use the drill but they are a life saver. Here is a web
> site that sells them in a little self contained case that holds
> approximately 15 different sizes for about $3.65 not including taxes and
> shipping & handling.
>
> https://weldingsupply.securesites.co...in/einstein.pl

Where are they listed? I couldn't find them.

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