11-05-08
Micro Torch
For soldering wires in places beyond an extension cord, or for burning stuff with fine details I use this butane-fueled micro torch. It is like a propane torch, only 10 times smaller. The micro torch generates a tiny, precise, very hot blue flame. Uses typical butane refill liquid. It's lightweight and agile. But unlike other self-igniting micro-torch models, including the previously-reviewed Weller Portasol, or the ones used by jewelers, this one is cheap at $12. It is good enough for the occasional heating I do.
-- KK
Micro Torch
$12
Available from Amazon
Manufactured by BernzOmatic
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Thorsten
I use one of those for Crème brûlée - works quite nicely.
Trae
Does this have an attachment to heat up metal tip for soldering?
I've seen some of these butane torches that had a tip that could be used as a cordless soldering iron. Then if you remove the tip it acts as a torch.
Nice and cheap though!
Trae
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Kevin Kelly
It might have but I don't remember if this one did.
Asher Hoskins
This looks just like the torch I have sitting on my kitchen counter right now (it was useful for lighting candles in pumpkins a few days ago :-)). Mine certainly has a little soldering iron attachement. The end of the torch unscrews and the soldering iron burner+bit screws on in its place.
Mat
Saw one of these eighteen years ago.
Drooled.
Ran out and bought it.
Lit it up to look at it.
Haven't used it even a single time since the test.
Eighteen years!
Buy a screwdriver.
John
I use this thing quite often. The best tool attachment is a heated cutter, which is excellent for cutting straps or belts which are made from woven synthetic materials. After the tip heats up, it cuts through them easily, leaving a smooth finish that doesn't ever unravel.