What is an ideal size LP gas torch for Lambretta engine work, ie engine mounts, bearings.
I've only really used big f@@k-off ones at my mates workshop, but's it's a bit inconvenient to travel around to heat up a case or wot'not so I'd like one to use at home..
How big is yours?
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:50 pm
by mark
i use a 510 c heat gun
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:56 pm
by red ghost
mark wrote:i use a 510 c heat gun
Hi Mark, how many watts is that?
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:06 pm
by mark
sorry aint got a clue.it was a cheap one from B&Q
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 4:36 pm
by goldeneye
mines just a plumbers blow torch, dunno watt rating. also got a Belling hotplate that i got from a car boot sale for a quid, just put the casings over it for ten minutes or so. works great. look out for little baby Belling cookers at boot sales etc. great for heating mag housings, and the double plate on top can fit a lammy casing, also keeps the shed toasty warm in the winter. if i need anymore heat, i can use the bearing heater, and oxypropane burning gear at work.
or this which you attach a Mapp gas cartridge to. Quicker than a heat gun. Piezo ignition too
And you can light your fags off it
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:49 pm
by red ghost
Do you think this would be suitable?;
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:05 pm
by warts
I got an butane one from Lidl or Aldi (we're posh here, got one of each) £5ish? plus a pack of canisters for cheap.
BTW, You can light a fag on a eleccy heat gun too.
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:23 pm
by Monty
No problem bearings etc in the Freezer and as we cook with gas, a trip to the kitchen. They only need it if they are cooking the tea.
Re: Blow torch
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:32 pm
by warts
The eleccy one ones are better for zapping wasps and flies, the gas ones crack the glass too easily.
