treasureman Joined Sep 7, 2014 Messages 1,030 Reaction score 819 Aug 13, 2023 #1 Long time no see. Thoughts in this find? Plumb bob? Is it plumb aus or plumb laus?
Ned Supporting Member Joined Nov 3, 2013 Messages 109 Reaction score 126 Aug 13, 2023 #2 Soldering Iron Head 16ounce probably used with a kerosene blow torch. Plumb is an old reference to lead. AUS = Australia. CAUS = Lead Poision
Soldering Iron Head 16ounce probably used with a kerosene blow torch. Plumb is an old reference to lead. AUS = Australia. CAUS = Lead Poision
treasureman Joined Sep 7, 2014 Messages 1,030 Reaction score 819 Aug 13, 2023 #3 Interesting thank you Has it anything to do with this company? https://ozwrenches.com/museum-plumb.htm
Interesting thank you Has it anything to do with this company? https://ozwrenches.com/museum-plumb.htm
mbasko Matt Moderating Team Supporting Member Joined Jan 27, 2015 Messages 7,616 Reaction score 12,539 Location Central West NSW Aug 13, 2023 #4 Directory of Makers Marks: https://www.htpaa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=205
Directory of Makers Marks: https://www.htpaa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=205
Mackka Supporting Member Joined Feb 18, 2014 Messages 8,477 Reaction score 10,806 Location Brisbane Aug 13, 2023 #5 Yep soldering iron.
Nightjar Contributor Plus Supporting Member Joined Sep 26, 2013 Messages 3,598 Reaction score 11,403 Location Home-Waikiki, Prospect-Leonora Aug 14, 2023 #6 Soldering iron for sure, probably made with copper?
Dihusky Supporting Member Joined Jun 16, 2017 Messages 1,767 Reaction score 3,613 Location Stanthorpe, QLD Aug 21, 2023 #7 16oz soldering irons were good as they held the heat for a long run of soldering. Very popular with roofers, didn't have to come to ground so often.
16oz soldering irons were good as they held the heat for a long run of soldering. Very popular with roofers, didn't have to come to ground so often.