Good soldering torch

chevyfried · 04-17-2012, 01:54 PM

I searched the forum to see if I could find my answer first and I didnt, so i will apoligze upfront if this is a repost.

What is a good soldering torch? I got plenty of the plug in ones, but want something portable. Also, how often do you need to buy a new one cause the seals go?

ERRATIC BIRD · 04-21-2012, 05:45 PM

I bought a Bernzomatic ST250K butane torch. It comes with several iron tips and can also be used as a heater for shrink tube. Runs off of butane fuel used to recharge lighters.

http://www.bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/...3/Default.aspx

Got one at Home Depot for about $18.00

Works GREAT!

Happy landings,
Steve

thorian · 04-30-2012, 10:29 AM

I have had good luck with the Harborfreight pencil torch. It is about $10 and it has not started leaking. However i only get about 10 minutes per fill.

http://www.harborfreight.com/butane-...rch-41169.html

seanh · 05-24-2012, 12:26 PM

here is what I use.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-MIC...item2a1df09575

xxmoneypitxx · 07-14-2012, 01:34 PM

http://www.contenti.com/products/soldering/114-473.html

I am a jeweler and this is great on the road setup. Runs on disposable propane and oxygen bottles you can buy just about anywhere.

burnoutboy · 07-14-2012, 01:35 PM

If you can find a Weller/ Portasol C1C they're awesome. I think they're out of production though. I really like mine and would imagine the newer one by Weller/Portasol is just as good.

mhills51 · 07-28-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by burnoutboy

If you can find a Weller/ Portasol C1C they're awesome. I think they're out of production though. I really like mine and would imagine the newer one by Weller/Portasol is just as good.

Same here! Love it! only issue I have is I keep burning myself and everything else with the little hole you can see the flame in. lol!

04-17-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
chevyfried Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL	Good soldering torch I searched the forum to see if I could find my answer first and I didnt, so i will apoligze upfront if this is a repost. What is a good soldering torch? I got plenty of the plug in ones, but want something portable. Also, how often do you need to buy a new one cause the seals go?

05-24-2012, 12:26 PM	#4
seanh Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston	here is what I use. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-MIC...item2a1df09575 __________________ X-cell Fury 90: 601/9251, 8231's Cyc; DS650; OS 91MP-6; Jr Vibe 90; OS 91RJX Pipe; Jr 8231 cyclic, 770 3D/G8900, Prfct Reg. CCPM; T-Rex 600 NP: 6965HB, 425MG Throttle GY 520/9254; OS50 Hyper,MP-5, Prfct Reg; 600E Bstx, nue1910

07-14-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
burnoutboy Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD	If you can find a Weller/ Portasol C1C they're awesome. I think they're out of production though. I really like mine and would imagine the newer one by Weller/Portasol is just as good. __________________ DSMX DX6i, MH mCX2, mSR, BL RKH mSR X, 3 X mCP X v.1 (one stocker, one destined for DBL, one destined for DBL mini130X), Lachmund mQX PM me for your soldering and mSR X BL build needs.

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04-21-2012, 05:45 PM	#2
ERRATIC BIRD Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre Pa.	I bought a Bernzomatic ST250K butane torch. It comes with several iron tips and can also be used as a heater for shrink tube. Runs off of butane fuel used to recharge lighters. http://www.bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/...3/Default.aspx Got one at Home Depot for about $18.00 Works GREAT! Happy landings, Steve

04-30-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
thorian Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Freeburg MO USA	I have had good luck with the Harborfreight pencil torch. It is about $10 and it has not started leaking. However i only get about 10 minutes per fill. http://www.harborfreight.com/butane-...rch-41169.html

07-14-2012, 01:34 PM	#5
xxmoneypitxx Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: O Fallon, IL	http://www.contenti.com/products/soldering/114-473.html I am a jeweler and this is great on the road setup. Runs on disposable propane and oxygen bottles you can buy just about anywhere.