Portable Micro Torch?

[NickfromWI]

After seeing Guy use a small torch on that oak tree, it got me thinking. It's worth having one on hand and using one in a tree might be tricky. I've googled some seemingly decent options, but you chaps tend to help me find features that I wouldn't have even considered. So here is what I'm thinking...

-small enough to fit in a pocket? We will end up bringing it up into a tree. Might as well make that experience enjoyable.
-streamlined. It's going to end up having a lanyard on it and it will end up dangling from someone's harness. I can't have it snagging on twigs.
-easily refillable. I have a lighter that uses aerosol butane cans to refill

This is convenient for me and the fuel is cheap enough. I don't even know what other fuel fillup options there are out there.

-not cheaply built. My small torch lighter is made by Brunton, is super tiny, but can take a beating. If there was a larger version of that, it would rock my world.


So far I've found a couple that LOOK somewhat reasonable

http://www.weisd.com/test/WEISD_TBL_view.php?editid1=WAH7978

And

http://www.masterappliance.com/heat-tool-products/butane-powered/microtorches/microtorch-mt-51

I like the bottom one the most. Especially if I could take the base off it.

Do you know of something better that might float my boat?

love
nick

 

[MasterBlaster]

Fire it UP.

 

[Paul B]

think cigar lighter/torch Nick, I have one that is butane and its a rockstar compared to a Bic. What are we doing with it again? I must have missed the thing the dude did that you are talking about...

 

[rfwoodvt]

Windproof hiking/camping lighter. I got one and it is the bee's knees. Can't blow it out, solders, shrink-tubes, fuses rope ends, lites the cigar, pipe and anything else I can think of. I'll see if I can't find the link for the one I have and post it here for you

 

[NickfromWI]

If you look at the 5 minute mark you can see the one Guy uses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHB1nI0shtU

His is WAY to big for my liking.

This is the storm proof lighter I have:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK-cbHKRzCM

This is too small for what I have in mind and I don't think for this application I would like how your thumb has to be in the way to keep the flame going. I think I need something that can be held like a pistol.

love
nick

 

[NickfromWI]

I'm on my iPad right now and I don't know how to embed those vids, or else I'd do just that.


love
nick

 

[FJR]

I have one similar to the second one you linked Nick. It stays in a pouch in my climbing bin, and comes in really handy when needed. Like when I had to torch out 10 year old cobra cables that girdled the tree. The butane lasts forever it seems.

 

[Jack]

Is this too big, Nick?

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[NickfromWI]

Clearly you are wrong. Cobra can't girdle a tree! You speak lies!

(did you take pics. Would love to see it)

love
nick

 

[NickfromWI]

Jack, that is bigger than I WANT...but may be the best thing for the job. I'll look into it.

 

[Jack]

Here's a smaller one:

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[FJR]

Clearly you are wrong. Cobra can't girdle a tree! You speak lies!

(did you take pics. Would love to see it)

love
nick

Haha I didn't take pics, but it is pretty bad. I will make sure to do so on the next one.

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[rfwoodvt]

Her ya go nick. http://www.campsaver.com/windproof-lighter?gclid=CK-Dp5XO_bECFUGo4AoduTwAqg

About the thumb in the way...it happens but you learn quickly enough to get the task done quicker and with better positioning! :grin:

 

[Adam_P]

Check out a powerprobe micro torch. I use mine for everything. It holds a lot of butane and would fit in your pocket or ditty bag no problem

http://www.powerprobe.com/Torches.html

 

[bonner1040]

Keep checking kitchen sites. Creme brulee torch is what you want


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[NickfromWI]

Adam, you rock. That is exactly what I'm looking for. $35 on Amazon. While I was there, I saw this one that also looks good:

The blazer: http://www.amazon.com/Blazer-GB2001-Self-Igniting-Butane-Micro-Torch/dp/B000VML7KO/ref=pd_sbs_auto_2

 

[SouthSoundTree]

check www.crackhead.com, though you might not like the barter deals they have.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

who would have guessed the link would work? I had joked about www.babytoupee.com, but upon trying it, I found a funny site.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hahahahaaa!!!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I just had to put that site on face book. I know several moms that are going to giggle on that one Sean. Good find!

 

[SouthSoundTree]

they'd been sold out before. D is still a bald baby. would look good as lil kim.

 

[Adam_P]

Nick you'll definitely be happy with it. The only tip i have is not to forget there's a little air damper at the base of the tip. I had mine accidently close in my pocket and was like wtf why won't this thing start