"Ken G." wrote in message
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Its my month for finding odd stuff .

Whats the history on this . I know it heats up tire patches . Did they
patch tubless tires with it too ? What age is it ?

It's for inner tube patching. Called the hot patch, they actually vulcanized
the patch onto the surface of the tube. Probaby ca. 1940's. Very nice
looking unit.
regards,
Tom