Abstract: An accessory for oxygen-acetylene cutting torches which extends their life by heat sinking the torch tip and nozzle while allowing the welder to maintain visual sight of the flame and cutting site at all times. A shield is formed which prevents cutting debris from falling on and blocking the nozzle orifices. The torch tip saver can be secured to a variety of different nozzles having varying outer diameter by means of an expansion fitting and an adjustable clamp. One form of the torch saver has a solid leading edge to prevent deformation of the torch saver if the torch saver is rapped against a hard surface.