Will this also function as a torch (for shrink wrap tubing)?
387989
No, it is a good soldering iron but it is not good for a torch hrink or anything else besides having their tips on it. Home Depot sells a good cheap 1 $20 $25 that we use for soldering with you open flame and to shrink wrap with it
387990
Yes it will. Included in the box there is a strange looking arched tip. Setting it to minimum it will deal with different sized tubing easily. Although you must pay attention as direct flame to tubing can and will burn it. I just flick it around a couple times fast enough not to let it burn. Also, changing tips is a bother so sometimes I just use the exhaust of the normal soldering tip and that works too, but you must use different angles to get all the tubing to shrink.
387991
Certainly it will be useful with shrink tubing! Mine came with four interchangeable tips, one hot knife, torch, one shrink tubing torch (only difference between the latter is length of tip), and tinning tip.
1125909
Absolutely not. Aluminum melting point is 660 C or 1220 F which is unachievable with this torch. Your best choice is a TIG welder.
1229124
Sorry. I haven't used it for that. I would imagine though it would work. It does work on electrical wire heat shrink. Sorry I could not be of help.
1877714
I use it for small jobs requiring more heat than a propane torch. I found it to be useful for small automotive jobs. If your fabricating jobs are light gauge metal, then you should be ok.
1027407
Yes, but not well, and the application would treat the tool edge harshly. I would look for a different solution. A propane torch might work well if the fire hazard isn't great and local rules allow.
172699
No, it should not be used as a small torch. That's why Harbor Freight sells their inexpensive Pencil Torch item # 94185.
2111158
It will work, the heat shield will not be a problem. This works well as long as you have a flashlight that's close to the same diameter as the barrel.
503818
Highly doubt it, you'd need to be able to heat both pieces to melting point of solder. This tool will likely melt itself first and still not have enough power to do what you want.You may be better off with a propane torch like the kind used for plumbing.
1033737
I would do that with caution. Using as a heat shield would be very temporary. The blanket is designed to prevent welding spatter or cutting slag from burning flammable materials. I think red heat from a torch would eventually get thru.
1654666
The trigger allows the gas to flow; so, my guess would be yes you could in a pinch. I strongly agree with Kieth. Don't use a malfunctioning torch! Also, you could call Bernz O Matic at 1-800-654-9011 and ask them.
1170512
Don't do it. This is for large work. You can find small craft torches elsewhere.
1636162
Haven't tried it. This unit is only 75 watts power and I would think only smallcopper things, definitely not water pipes or things like that. The bigger unit may, but only a guess.I use this for soldering electronic parts and wires. Works great for heat shrinking also.
664347
I guess it is possible since all thin plastic with shrink with heat with maybe a blow dryer but is not what I used it for and can't say for sure it will work for what you want to shrink wrap being so thin I do not recommend using it for an outdoor application but for the decent price they have on it maybe its worth a try for you it is also super long and stretches good
972156
Yes - mine is used to warm the outside pipes of my Ranai water heater. I then wrapped with insulation and tape. It has worked well this Winter.
1999426
Not sure. I have used it for electrical soldering and some jewelry soldering. have to be careful burns a little hot.
580700
yep sure would be usefull around the bends just dont exceed the amperage rating at the footage needed the skin is a low temp grade. Ive got 6 feet and pulled about 150 amp with out it getting warm
1917747
If you want to use heat shrink instead, then I would just cut off the butt connector. Either or will work just fine. The butt connector is insulated.