Best bang for the buck mini torch?

[Bennylava]

I need a decent soldering torch. I keep running into situations where I need one, so I'm going to get one. But there seems to be a ton of chinese stuff out there for like $12. Something tells me that I probably don't want that. Or do I? Which soldering mini torch would you recommend? I know snap on and the others sell some for like $100. Seems to me like I should be able to get a good mini torch for a lot cheaper than that.

 

[fordnut85]

I have the power probe pencil type and it has served me well. Runs about $40-$50

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[Farmall 1066]

I use the Snap On butane soldering iron made by Weller and have gotten a lot of use out of it over the years. Had it close to 20 years and no leaks.
My mini torch is the Power Probe one...pawn shop find a year or 2 back. No complaints with it either.

 

[mbshop]

I have a small bernzomatic st 250 kit that I have used for a loooong time, works for me.

 

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i have the weller also and no issues and have a benzomatic from HD also
and also no issues

 

[rlitman]

I use the Snap On butane soldering iron made by Weller and have gotten a lot of use out of it over the years. Had it close to 20 years and no leaks...

I have the Snap On YAKS1. Probably the same as yours. It is a rebranded Weller Portasol, and I find it excellent.

 

[M_George]

I like the Bernzomatic TS8000 Torch and 14.1 oz. MAP-Pro Cylinder

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS8000KC-Premium-Torch-Kit-336638/205683985

 

[Finky198]

^^^ Thats my main small torch setup with a 6ft hose it'll reach just about anywhere.^^^

But for soldering,

Master appliance makes a great butane one I had one as a kid so did my father they both still work it's been 20 year now. UT 100. or any of the ultratorch models.

For a small reg torches look at blazer they are well built I have a big shot a small blow torch for home use its excellent, they offer all different sizes of course... I've had mine 5 years and use it constantly.