Looking to start with microcoils - help with Torch!!

[Nu2Dis]

I have been trying to build microcoils, but haven't had much luck with the old Bic lighter; not too safe.

What type of butane torch should I look to obtain? I've seen differnet styles, and some are the cigarette lighter style. Will these even work for heating the microcoils?

I'm thinking something like this.... ...should I be concerned with a plastic model getting too hot?

 

[Portertown]

I purchased one that looks about like that one from Harbor Freight and it works great. No problem with it being plastic as it has a ceramic tip and a metal tank.

 

[RWDY]

That style will work fine, and heat shouldn't be a problem. The majority of the heat is concentrated at the tip of the flame and you will not be using it for extended periods.

 

[Nu2Dis]

Thanks, that's what I figured. I have an Amazon gift card that is getting very anxious to be depleted.

 

[Jazzi Mike]

I don't understand why you need a torch for micro coils...

I just heat up my coils by attaching them to the atty and firing my device. I then use pliers to smoosh it together after.

I suppose the torch could be handy, but it is not a necessity.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

I don't understand why you need a torch for micro coils...

I just heat up my coils by attaching them to the atty and firing my device. I then use pliers to smoosh it together after.

I suppose the torch could be handy, but it is not a necessity.

It definitely makes vertical coils easier to work with.

Not essential, but definitely handy.

 

[TheJohnG]

I use my gas stove. Plenty of heat.

The JohnG