I like my mini butane torch - got it at Home Depot - it is about 6" tall
and tyhe body is cylindrical about 1 1/2" diameter... there is a clicker
on it to start the flame and a nice valve on it to control the flame...
of course since it is a flame it is subject to being blown out and as
such you still have to pposition yourself to block out the majority of
the breeze... it is almost a one hand operation - the only time when you
need your second hand is to adjust the valve - although if you are
dextrous you can do that as well...
OJ
Cqtestk4xs@aol.com wrote:
>A thought which runs parallel to K4OJ's suggestion about having the necessary
>cordless drill.....How do the guys handle soldeiing up on top of the tower?
>I mean a very high tower at which wind is present even in the early morning
>and the tower is 300 to 400 feet away from the station and a power source
>
>I have tried the propane torch both in the little soldering pencils (too
>puny), big propane (flame gets blown out), extension cords (a pain in the
>butt) and have heard about guys running permanent house wiring up the tower
>and just plug in the end running to the house when needed. That one makes me
>a little nervous. Plus you still have the problem of the wind cooling the
>darn PL 259 off while soldering.
>
>What are the tricks you guys use? WC4E and I would like to know.
>
>Bill K4XS
>
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