i used to have one; they finally went off the market in the 1980s, i think,
when dependable batteries came on the scene
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Langhorne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: calcium carbide furnace
Miner's lights also used calcium carbide to provide fuel for their
flames.