Abstract: A guide assembly for a torch tip for a hand held cutting torch with the guide assembly being operable to locate the torch tip a preselected distance from a workpiece whereby the tip will be substantially precluded from engaging the heated workpiece surface and with the guide assembly being selectively adjustable to vary the preselected distance and being actuable to guiding and non-guiding conditions.
Abstract: A shield for a torch tip for a hand held cutting torch with the shield being generally tubular and adapted to receive the tip in clearance relationship and being adjustable both axially and radially relative to the tip to selectively determine the radial spacing between the tip and shield, and the height that the shield holds the tip from a workpiece whereby the tip will be substantially precluded from engaging the heated workpiece surface.