gerard Posted March 29, 2008 Report Posted March 29, 2008 I'm way behind the times but I've been good and deserve a new, reasonably priced toy. I've never used a torch of any kind to start a fire in a cooker. If the NakedWhiz had an article or review on the topic, I would be studying now. Since there isn't one, I'm having to wing it. These are on eBay and seem to go for a decent price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ROTHENBERGER-PRO-PROPANE-MAPP-TORCH-SET_W0QQitemZ380011487986QQihZ025QQcategoryZ67057QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Any thoughts? I presume a hose is handy or even critical so that the gas canister need not be inverted? If there is a better internet deal that you know of, please advise. Thanks in advance.
cruzmisl Posted March 29, 2008 Report Posted March 29, 2008 I use this ans it works perfectly, http://www.amazon.com/BernzoMatic-TS400 ... 979&sr=8-2 and it's cheaper. Not sure you need all the other "stuff"
gerard Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks Cruz. Just ordered the Bernzomatic unit. Thanks for the recommendation. I don't know why I was so worried about inverting the thing... seems stupid in hindsight.
ThreeDJ16 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Posted March 29, 2008 Gerard, currently this is one of the torches I use: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=91061 . Cheap and works great. I ran by Harbor Freight yesterday to look for a new one with a longer nozzle....no luck. They had the units that hooked up to a 20 lb bottle, but none that connected to a 14.1 oz bottle. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=91037 -=Jasen=-
primeats Posted March 29, 2008 Report Posted March 29, 2008 I use that one now,( the bernzomatic)make sure you have a pair of welding gloves. I use a pair that go up to my elbow, really takes the sparks well.
Amphoran Posted March 29, 2008 Report Posted March 29, 2008 The Bernzomatic is also available at your local Lowe's or Home Despot, often with a mapp gas cylinder in the package. There is also a more powerful version available with an adjustment wheel on the stem. It puts out about 40% more heat on full. Overkill for lighting charcoal, but necessary for some brazing and glassblowing tasks.
Farmer John Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I use the harbor Freight one and I have to say you can be up and running in 5 minutes! It feels good to have a flame thrower. And to think it works on weeds and ice too!
Farmer John Posted April 1, 2008 Report Posted April 1, 2008 I use the harbor Freight one and I have to say you can be up and running in 5 minutes! It feels good to have a flame thrower. And to think it works on weeds and ice too! The 91037!
ThreeDJ16 Posted April 7, 2008 Report Posted April 7, 2008 http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2293
reck_law Posted April 24, 2008 Report Posted April 24, 2008 mapp or propane Hi All I use a combo mapp/propane torch I bought at HD. I found propane works as good 4 lighting my charcoal. takes 2-3 min to get a couple of places lit. I found that mapp was over kill and more expensive Jeff
