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What type of blowtorch?
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:39 pm
by stretch69
Where is the best place to buy a blowtorch? ,
Had a look on eBay and it kept showing me little ones that don't look like they do much
Thanks
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:54 pm
by MacStill
Bunnings, Masters... etc
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:27 pm
by bt1
Guess the next logical question is what you want it for bloke?
soft solder only or sliver (hard solder), or both.
Work size ...any 4" / 100mm or larger to be done?
let us know
bt1
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:43 pm
by stretch69
bt1 wrote:Guess the next logical question is what you want it for bloke?
soft solder only or sliver (hard solder), or both.
Work size ...any 4" / 100mm or larger to be done?
let us know
bt1
Prob both, I think I read I need to hard solder the rings for the easy flanges,
I reckon im going to have a go at something pretty similar to bushy's, so yeah a 4 inch
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 4:16 pm
by bt1
A bernzomatic TS8000 would be the choice will do most. ignition is great time saver.
On really large cold may need some extra heat
cheers
bt1
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Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:06 pm
by stretch69
Cool thanks BT!!
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:59 pm
by stretch69
Is about $130 normal for the kit?
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:35 pm
by Andy
yes, for the ts8000 thats waht ur looking at.
i have the ts4000, but i dont use it that much, just for odd jobs
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:06 pm
by MacStill
Andy wrote:yes, for the ts8000 thats waht ur looking at.
i have the ts4000, but i dont use it that much, just for odd jobs
I have both, I find the 4000 to be a great all rounder for soft soldering anything up to 3", but over that the 8000 is the go :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:08 pm
by stretch69
ended up grabbing the 8000 and the ozito dremel thingy that branden said about in his build.
Technically the still hasn't cost me a thing yet :roll:
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Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:56 am
by bt1
with the ozito tool, get hold of the true genuine dremel shank for cutting disks...ezy cut it's called...lasts won't break up cutting disks are in 5 packs for about $16
take care with the kitted ozito tools ...like protect your self from the work...I had a few let go...not pleasant at all.
bt1