lighter/mini torch

[plinker]

Looking for a lighter or small torch for heat shrink tubing and general purpouse burning of stuff.

I know a heat gun is better than a torch for shrink tube, but I dont always have electricity available and a MAPP torch is overkill.


I saw these Zippo MPL lighter before and am thinking about getting one but would like to know if theres something better available.

http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Mini-MPL-Lighter-Patriotic/dp/B003X4R2QA/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1283998219&sr=8-15

 

[Juan A]

I have:
http://www.mactools.com/product/tabid/120/p-320204-st150b.aspx

I know there is a ton of Mac hate so I will say that I am sure some one makes this for Mac. I really like this set. This is my third one. The first two have grown legs and walked away. Pretty amazing really.

 

[fourfeathers]

Power probe, Weller, etc sell self igniting butane hot air blowers that work well for shrink tube. I like the Master Ultratorch.

 

[Danglerb]

Bic lighter for 99 cents, lasts for years, works first time every time, just don't set the place on fire.

 

[nexum1919]

I have two of this lenk mini torch. pretty nice units, holding up well. shoots a straight conical flame, ideal for heat shrink tubing.
weller has a similar one too...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HE9T1K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[OccupantRJ]

Nexum, here's some more for you.

http://www.wlenk.com/cordless.html

 

[mrholeshot]

I have a Portosaw MT220. Works great with heat shrink and soldering those big terminal ends on 00 cable. Nice adjustable flame

 

[yaryara]

Looking for a lighter or small torch for heat shrink tubing and general purpouse burning of stuff.

I know a heat gun is better than a torch for shrink tube, but I dont always have electricity available and a MAPP torch is overkill.


I saw these Zippo MPL lighter before and am thinking about getting one but would like to know if theres something better available.

My favorite lighter now is a plasma lighter. Unlike other lighters such as butane lighters, it is an oil-free lighter and flameless. In terms of wind and water resistance, I think it is the most advantageous. It relies on an electric arc to ignite a cigarette, and it is not as good as a jet lighter in terms of firepower, which must be acknowledged.

 

[Professional Tool User]

It really depends on your personal preference. As long as you can find something that puts out a small flame, it will work fine. I've got both a micro torch and a screw on torch nozzle for gas containers.

http://www.pro-iroda.com/pt200.htm
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/precision-burner-torch/A-p0140084e

 

[mfewtrail]

Hopefully the OP found one within the almost ten years that passed. The poster that bumped this has only three posts and all three are bumping really old threads. Advanced spam bot perhaps?

 

[lafester]

Probably just trying to contribute and get his post count up. Nothing wrong with bumping old posts.

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[mc4life27]

Looking for a lighter or small torch for heat shrink tubing and general purpouse burning of stuff.



I know a heat gun is better than a torch for shrink tube, but I dont always have electricity available and a MAPP torch is overkill.





I saw these Zippo MPL lighter before and am thinking about getting one but would like to know if theres something better available.



http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X4R2QA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I had one of those and it was complete trash. Broke after like 2-3 weeks.


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[neophyte]

Looking for a lighter or small torch for heat shrink tubing and general purpouse burning of stuff.

I know a heat gun is better than a torch for shrink tube, but I dont always have electricity available and a MAPP torch is overkill.


I saw these Zippo MPL lighter before and am thinking about getting one but would like to know if theres something better available.

http://www.amazon.com/Zippo-Mini-MPL-Lighter-Patriotic/dp/B003X4R2QA/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1283998219&sr=8-15

Master Appliance has a bunch of butane torches and soldering irons that they rebrand and sell in the USA.
I’m not sure were the torches are manufactured, but the butane soldering irons are made in Japan, by a company that seems to only manufacture butane soldering irons, torches, glue guns etc.
The soldering irons are available with hot air tips for heat shrink tubing, and you can get reflectors for heat shrinking tubing to make the tips more effective.
The model I have has three different hot air tips available for it, and two sizes of reflector.
The units are available in piezo ignition, or non-piezo versions.(the piezo systems serm to be the first things that break in butane torches)
One of the torch models is rebranded by Weller, and others are rebranded by ‘Engineer’ in Jaoan.

The only major downsize is the torches cost $100 give or take.
Master Appliance also sells a number of non soldering iron butane torches that are way less expensive.

 

[JohnM45]

Right here: https://www.aerostich.com/camping/campsite/knives-and-tools/blazer-micro-torch.html

 

[fasteddie]

I have a Blazer that I bought mostly on looks alone. Use it for any heating needs where a small concentrated flame is required. Heating small nuts or screws for loosening, even use it to pre-heat a weld sometimes.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PEVGPC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Hopefully the OP found one within the almost ten years that passed. The poster that bumped this has only three posts and all three are bumping really old threads. Advanced spam bot perhaps?

Anyone tried one of the powerful LED flashlights? Seems like they would be perfect for heat shrink.