gerard Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmisl Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share 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" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share 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=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphoran Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer John Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reck_law Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
