Subject: RE: Cold Heat?
Author: Jeffrey Buick
Date: Feb 21, 2005, 10:41 AM
Post ID: 1718429280
I'll buy anything once (as long as it can be returned...). Here are my
product evaluations:
1. Cold Heat- This thing Sucks! The reason I say this is because the
tip doesn't actually get hot until you touch the solder to it to conduct
electricity. I don't like the idea of just melting solder onto the
wires, I think it makes a much better joint if you heat the wires first
and let them melt the solder and pull it in. This also means that you
can't use it to heat shrink tubing. Also, I of course tried touching my
finger to it a few seconds after soldering and it was still freakin'
hot. I plan on returning it to Radio Shack (they sell them for $19.99
and will take them back if not satified).
2. Harbor Freight Pencil Torch- Worth every penny (all 200 of them)!
The butane charge doesn't last for too long so you have to refill it
frequently but it has come in very handy for me on a number of
occasions. Good for shink tubing (just don't get it too close) and I
used it to resolder the top of the radiator tank on my '65 Mustang.
Later,
Jeff Buick
Detroit, MI
1972 Eldo LAPD
1974 Eldo LAPD
1974 Eldo Civilian
1972 V7-Sport
Robert Hawkes wrote:
John/Charlie - the pencil torch is still a Harbor Freight item Lot # 39440 at $1.99. reportedly delivers 2000 degrees of heat BOb -----Original Message----- From: John Prusnek [mailto:spaj-@raex.com] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 6:06 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Cold Heat? Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your computer freezing up or slowing down? Repair corrupt files and harmful errors - protect your PC Take a 2-minute PC health check-up at no charge! http://click.topica.com/caadaSrb1dfltb7ukc8a/PCPowerscan ------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlie: I use a BernzOmatic pencil torch, specifically their ST900 propane mini torch. Great intense heat in a tiny controlled area. I use it for everything from wiring to soldering gas tanks back together, but you still need three hands sometimes. I don't know if they still make them, got mine on ebay. John Prusnek
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