Hi:

Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
really important etc etc.

I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
for me and storage would be a problem.

I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
Athena Micro Torch.

Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
missed while searching......


Thanks, Aileen

Aileen wrote:

> Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
> really important etc etc.
>
> I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
> for me and storage would be a problem.
>
> I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
> Athena Micro Torch.
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
> missed while searching......

Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find. The gas bottles are
large enough that you never need to worry about running out. The units are
cheaply and easily replaced. You should have one around the house anyway
for plumbing problems, and they can be stored with your other tools, since
you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
cooking. IMO the kitchen models just expensive little gimmicks.

Ok......

I may have to re-think the blow torch route
Any other opinions?

Aileen

>since
>you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
>cooking

Weeding? Please, tell me more?

~Kat


"The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese."

Jarkat2002 wrote:

> >since
> >you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
> >cooking
>
> Weeding? Please, tell me more?

Propane torches are a great way to get rid of greenery coming up in your
sidewalks, driveways and gardens. Instead of digging them out or using
poisons, just light the torch and burn the suckers. You can also use
boiling water, but the propane torch is much cheaper and easier.

>Dave Smith adavid.smith writes:
>
>>Jarkat2002 wrote:
>>
>> >since
>> >you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
>> >cooking
>>
>> Weeding? Please, tell me more?
>
>Propane torches are a great way to get rid of greenery coming up in your
>sidewalks, driveways and gardens. Instead of digging them out or using
>poisons, just light the torch and burn the suckers. You can also use
>boiling water, but the propane torch is much cheaper and easier.

And a total waste, because with the vast majority of noxious weeds unless the
entire root is killed they'll grow right back, stronger than ever.


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>Dave Smith adavid.smith writes:
>
>>Jarkat2002 wrote:
>>
>> >since
>> >you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
>> >cooking
>>
>> Weeding? Please, tell me more?
>
>Propane torches are a great way to get rid of greenery coming up in your
>sidewalks, driveways and gardens. Instead of digging them out or using
>poisons, just light the torch and burn the suckers. You can also use
>boiling water, but the propane torch is much cheaper and easier.

And a total waste, because with the vast majority of noxious weeds unless the
entire root is killed they'll grow right back, stronger than ever.


---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

Jarkat2002 wrote:

> >since
> >you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
> >cooking
>
> Weeding? Please, tell me more?

Propane torches are a great way to get rid of greenery coming up in your
sidewalks, driveways and gardens. Instead of digging them out or using
poisons, just light the torch and burn the suckers. You can also use
boiling water, but the propane torch is much cheaper and easier.

Ok......

I may have to re-think the blow torch route
Any other opinions?

Aileen

>since
>you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
>cooking

Weeding? Please, tell me more?

~Kat


"The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese."

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:
>Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
>are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find.

I went this route (don't remember the brand name, though), and
discovered that the flame goes out when you point it straight
down. Like, at the surface of a creme brulet. Rats!

--
Mark Shaw contact info at homepage --> http://www.panix.com/~mshaw
================================================== ======================
"How can any culture that has more lawyers
than butchers call itself a civilization?" - Alton Brown

Mark Shaw wrote:

> In article >,
> Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>>Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
>>are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find.
>
> I went this route (don't remember the brand name, though), and
> discovered that the flame goes out when you point it straight
> down. Like, at the surface of a creme brulet. Rats!

Um, so tilt it a little?

Never found this phenomenon in years of using them for kitchen stuff,
plumbing, forming plastic pieces, defrosting frozen pipes, retempering
steel, and several other uses...

Pastorio

Mark Shaw wrote:

> In article >,
> Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>>Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
>>are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find.
>
> I went this route (don't remember the brand name, though), and
> discovered that the flame goes out when you point it straight
> down. Like, at the surface of a creme brulet. Rats!

Um, so tilt it a little?

Never found this phenomenon in years of using them for kitchen stuff,
plumbing, forming plastic pieces, defrosting frozen pipes, retempering
steel, and several other uses...

Pastorio

In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:
>Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
>are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find.

I went this route (don't remember the brand name, though), and
discovered that the flame goes out when you point it straight
down. Like, at the surface of a creme brulet. Rats!

--
Mark Shaw contact info at homepage --> http://www.panix.com/~mshaw
================================================== ======================
"How can any culture that has more lawyers
than butchers call itself a civilization?" - Alton Brown

Aileen wrote:

> Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
> really important etc etc.
>
> I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
> for me and storage would be a problem.
>
> I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
> Athena Micro Torch.
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
> missed while searching......

Sorry, but I go for the regular Bernzomatic (plumbing) propane model. They
are cheap. Refill bottles are cheap and easy to find. The gas bottles are
large enough that you never need to worry about running out. The units are
cheaply and easily replaced. You should have one around the house anyway
for plumbing problems, and they can be stored with your other tools, since
you are going to use it more often for plumbing (or weeding) than for
cooking. IMO the kitchen models just expensive little gimmicks.

On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, Aileen wrote:

> Hi:
>
> Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
> really important etc etc.
>
> I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
> for me and storage would be a problem.
>
> I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
> Athena Micro Torch.
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
> missed while searching......

I'm not at home right now so I cannot give you a name but I picked my
torch up at the hardware store in the same place as the big bulky
plumber's torch. It looks identical to a torch I saw at Williams-Sonoma.
I've had it for 4 years now. It fills up with the same butane canisters
used for filling lighters.

I'm now in a place with an electric stove. Used to like lighting the thing
from the gas stove. Now I just use a BBQ lighter to light the thing.

Would be nice to have a flint or something built right in but I'm not
going to complain for something that cost me $5.

>
> Thanks, Aileen
>
>

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On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, Aileen wrote:

> Hi:
>
> Just wanted to know what kitchen torch folks used.... any features
> really important etc etc.
>
> I am not interested in a regular plumber type as it would be too bulky
> for me and storage would be a problem.
>
> I have seen on the net : Messermeister Cheflamme, BonJour, Foxrun,
> Athena Micro Torch.
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is there something fab that I have
> missed while searching......

I'm not at home right now so I cannot give you a name but I picked my
torch up at the hardware store in the same place as the big bulky
plumber's torch. It looks identical to a torch I saw at Williams-Sonoma.
I've had it for 4 years now. It fills up with the same butane canisters
used for filling lighters.

I'm now in a place with an electric stove. Used to like lighting the thing
from the gas stove. Now I just use a BBQ lighter to light the thing.

Would be nice to have a flint or something built right in but I'm not
going to complain for something that cost me $5.

>
> Thanks, Aileen
>
>

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