Butane Micro torch

[richfinn]

Any recommendations for a new Butane Micro Torch??, I'm tired of cheap junky plastic ones that dont last.

Mostly used for lighting cigarettes/heatshrinking automotive wiring repairs and other types of hacks which require melting plastic

 

[javyLSU]

May be overkill, but I love my Snap-On Torch300 and use it for what you list and more. Lights on first trigger press, every time.

 

[beelsr]

blazer gb2001

$50 so only triple the price of a cheapo HF one. And since it's Made in J.A. Pan, it's quality. Mine lives on the bench and is used for something almost every day - heatshrink being one of its core duties.

 

[uscarry45]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Butane-Tor...AOSwW8lenhqr:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!83832!US!-1

I bought this one although I think I paid less about 5 years ago and have been very happy with it

 

[noid]

May be overkill, but I love my Snap-On Torch300 and use it for what you list and more. Lights on first trigger press, every time.

OEM is Portasol.

 

[oldwino]

I use a BluePoint and it has served me well. Not sure of COO but I’d guess Taiwan

 

[dodge610]

I got this one off Amazon very pleased with it and didn’t break the bank $35 to &40 dollars.


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[richfinn]

blazer gb2001

$50 so only triple the price of a cheapo HF one. And since it's Made in J.A. Pan, it's quality. Mine lives on the bench and is used for something almost every day - heatshrink being one of its core duties.

Interesting, I like Japanese tools in general I will take a look

Thanks

 

[Ton ton]

I got a performance tool brand butane torch that I paid too much for. Still works fine.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a Portasol. Don't use it a lot, but no issues.

 

[plinker]

I've used these Master torches for quite a while, they last as long as they dont get dropped much. The little sparker thing breaks off inside, but the torch will still work when manually lit. Quite reasonable at around 25$. I've gotten them from Zoro as well.

https://smile.amazon.com/Master-Appliance-Table-Microtorch-Plastic/dp/B0012OUTSG/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=mini+torch+master&qid=1593737846&sr=8-5

 

[HenryAZ]

I don't know what is considered "micro", but I've been real pleased with this one. It stands 7" tall, piezo ignition, flame keep-on switch, adjustable gas flow. And the "childproof" safety lock is extremely easy to remove.

Heavy Duty Micro Blow Torch at Amazon.

 

[MarineScott]

I have tried many, from tool trucks to auto parts stores, and the best in my opinion is Bernzomatic $26 from Lowe's. This one has lasted the longest.

 

[txvwnut]

I’ve got a Powerprobe micro torch and it’s been the best I’ve owned. I also have a couple different versions made by Master and they all started leaking after the first refill.

After seeing the post below mine I’ll edit, I’ve had my Powerprobe torch for ten years probably more. It’s not made from cheap parts, more metal and ceramic than plastic. The master torches I’ve had did feel cheep and pretty much are compared the Powerprobe.

 

[CR888]

Problem with all the cheap ones is they use a metal nozzle then use a plastic fastener to couple it too the rest of the torch. When they heat up the plastic melts and its in the rubbish bin. I don't agree with all the recommended models in this thread. Rubbish ones work great untill they don't work. It would be good to hear from members that have used them over longer periods therefore properly verifying that the quality is good. Good ones are much harder to find. The cheap ones are easy but not so cheap when they stop working or catch on fire!

 

[richfinn]

I couldn't really settle on a micro torch in the end so I decided to upgrade my gas soldering iron for a Portasol
kit the can be used as a torch as well.

Portasol is very reasonably priced in the UK

 

[Outlander]

Not having one, I was curious about refilling them. Found this quickly via the Google, even Canadian Tire has butane!