Welding Torch - Revision history

RA2lover: /* Description */ Change link to volatiles, replace minimum combustion temperature with speed boost temperature

2026-03-19T07:51:54Z

Description: Change link to volatiles, replace minimum combustion temperature with speed boost temperature

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	When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.		When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.

	A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[~~Volatiles~~\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] ~~and unlike~~ other ~~devices~~, ~~has~~ a ~~minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld~~ if the fuel ~~is too cold~~.		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Methane\|CH<sub>4</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] but is capable of using other fuel mixtures, gaining a speed boost if the fuel mixture burns above 3000°C.

	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==
	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.		The [[Arc Welder]] uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.

	== Use ==		== Use ==

Maintenance script: Fix broken headlines from translation cleanup

2026-03-08T17:40:21Z

Fix broken headlines from translation cleanup

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	== Description == A [[Welder]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.		== Description ==
			A [[Welder]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.

	When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.		When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.
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	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.

	== Use == *Press the 'Left Mouse Button' to weld		== Use ==
			*Press the 'Left Mouse Button' to weld
	*Press 'R' with a welder in the selected hand to open its fuel/battery menu.		*Press 'R' with a welder in the selected hand to open its fuel/battery menu.

Maintenance script: Remove translation markup (automated)

2026-03-08T17:19:04Z

Remove translation markup (automated)

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	[[Category:Tools]]		[[Category:Tools]]
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	~~<translate>~~
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	{{Itembox		{{Itembox
	\| name = Welding Torch		\| name = Welding Torch
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	== Description == ~~<!--T:2-->~~		== Description == A [[Welder]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.
	A [[Welder]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.

	When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.		When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.

	~~<!--T:3-->~~
	A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and unlike other devices, has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and unlike other devices, has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.

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	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.

	== Use == ~~<!--T:4-->~~		== Use == *Press the 'Left Mouse Button' to weld
	*Press the 'Left Mouse Button' to weld
	*Press 'R' with a welder in the selected hand to open its fuel/battery menu.		*Press 'R' with a welder in the selected hand to open its fuel/battery menu.

	~~<!--T:5-->~~
	Welding Torch only:		Welding Torch only:
	*Press 'O' or the 'Right Mouse Button' to toggle On/Off		*Press 'O' or the 'Right Mouse Button' to toggle On/Off

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	<gallery mode='nolines'>		<gallery mode='nolines'>
	Welder_off.jpg\|Welder Off		Welder_off.jpg\|Welder Off
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	'''''Welding torches do not automatically shut off when stored away, please be advised, and may explode if overheated.'''''		'''''Welding torches do not automatically shut off when stored away, please be advised, and may explode if overheated.'''''
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Gc780j at 16:25, 18 January 2026

2026-01-18T16:25:06Z

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	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==
	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the ~~MK I~~.		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the standard Arc Welder.

	== Use == <!--T:4-->		== Use == <!--T:4-->

Gc780j at 16:24, 18 January 2026

2026-01-18T16:24:39Z

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	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==
	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]].		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]]. The MK II version is also about 7%-10% faster than the MK I.

	== Use == <!--T:4-->		== Use == <!--T:4-->

Krzeszny: small rewording

2022-10-28T10:50:15Z

small rewording

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	== Description == <!--T:2-->		== Description == <!--T:2-->
	A [[~~Welding Torch~~]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.		A [[Welder]] is one of the [[Starting Gear\| tools you start with]]. Used to weld [[sheets]] onto [[frames]], see [[Iron Frames]] for example.

	Welding ~~in an atmosphere~~ will generate heat.		When used, Welding Torches will generate toxic fumes, heat and a flame. Arc Welders generate heat but do not ignite flammable gases.

	<!--T:3-->		<!--T:3-->
	A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and unlike other devices, has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and unlike other devices, has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.

	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==
	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster ~~then~~ the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot ~~atmosphere's~~ such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]].		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster than the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmospheres such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]].

	== Use == <!--T:4-->		== Use == <!--T:4-->
	~~Use~~ 'R' with ~~the torch~~ in the selected hand to ~~replace the~~ fuel ~~canister~~.		*Press the 'Left Mouse Button' to weld
			*Press 'R' with a welder in the selected hand to open its fuel/battery menu.

	<!--T:5-->		<!--T:5-->
	~~Use~~ 'O' to toggle ~~on and off state.~~		Welding Torch only:
			*Press 'O' or the 'Right Mouse Button' to toggle On/Off

	<!--T:6-->		<!--T:6-->

Shuttleman27: added unlike other devices, revising my previous change

2022-04-23T20:14:29Z

added unlike other devices, revising my previous change

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	A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and unlike other devices, has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.

	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==

Shuttleman27: made a note of minimum fuel temp on welder

2022-04-23T20:11:03Z

made a note of minimum fuel temp on welder

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	A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]]		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]] and has a minimum fuel operating temp. More testing required to find the exact temp. It may appear on but not weld if the fuel is too cold.

	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==

Karwisch at 10:55, 24 June 2021

2021-06-24T10:55:53Z

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	{{Itembox		{{Itembox
	\| name = Arc Welder		\| name = Arc Welder
	\| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:}}]]		\| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ItemArcWelder.png}}]]
	\| stacks = No		\| stacks = No
	\| createdwith = [[Tool Manufacturer]]		\| createdwith = [[Tool Manufacturer]]
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	{{Itembox		{{Itembox
	\| name = Arc Welder Mk II		\| name = Arc Welder Mk II
	\| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:}}]]		\| image = [[File:{{#setmainimage:ItemMKIIArcWelder.png}}]]
	\| stacks = No		\| stacks = No
	\| createdwith = [[Tool Manufacturer\|Tool Manufacturer Mk II]]		\| createdwith = [[Tool Manufacturer\|Tool Manufacturer Mk II]]

Nattie98: Some typo fixes and link additions for the canister.

2021-05-25T12:57:25Z

Some typo fixes and link additions for the canister.

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	A gas powered Welding Torch has a Canister with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]]		A gas powered Welding Torch has a [[Canister]] with a [[Fuel]] mixture of 66% [[Volatiles\|H<sub>2</sub>]] and 34% [[Oxygen\|O<sub>2</sub>]]

	==Arc Welder==		==Arc Welder==
	The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster then the other tools and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmosphere's such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]].		The Arc Welder uses a [[battery]] instead of gas to operate making it easier to refill, and it welds things more quickly, but it drains its [[battery]] faster then the other tools, and its more expensive to make. Its MK II version is more resistant to hot environments, thus really only being useful in hot atmosphere's such as [[Worlds#Vulcan\|Vulcan]] and [[Worlds#Venus\|Venus]].

	== Use == <!--T:4-->		== Use == <!--T:4-->