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  • Re: Half way beteeen a cigarette lighter and a blow torch?

    From charles@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 16:00:02 2025
    In article <m5vfcsF5rr4U1@mid.individual.net>,
    David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Cheers



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  • From David@21:1/5 to All on Sat Apr 12 15:32:44 2025
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Cheers




    Dave R

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  • From Andy Burns@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 16:39:11 2025
    David wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.
    so called "jet lighter"?

    chef's crème brûlée torch?

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  • From Andy Bennett@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 17:27:54 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Cheers




    Dave R


    Use a lighted match.

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  • From RJH@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 17:27:00 2025
    On 12 Apr 2025 at 16:32:44 BST, David wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    Candle?

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  • From Sam Plusnet@21:1/5 to RJH on Sat Apr 12 19:06:45 2025
    On 12/04/2025 18:27, RJH wrote:
    On 12 Apr 2025 at 16:32:44 BST, David wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the >> ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    Candle?

    In The Wind?

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  • From jkn@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 19:22:42 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    I use either the domestic Gas hob (if no-one is in...) or a soldering
    gun. Depends a bit on the thickness of the braid.

    J^n

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  • From Timatmarford@21:1/5 to jkn on Sat Apr 12 20:42:00 2025
    On 12/04/2025 19:22, jkn wrote:
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal
    the
    ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    I use either the domestic Gas hob (if no-one is in...) or a soldering
    gun. Depends a bit on the thickness of the braid.

    Buy the boss a Creme Brulee torch. You know she needs one:-) Also handy
    for firework ignition on a windy Nov. 5th.

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  • From John Rumm@21:1/5 to David on Sat Apr 12 22:26:47 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    A small chef's torch like:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y5M5V3X

    Auto ignition and can be locked on.


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  • From Peter Johnson@21:1/5 to David on Sun Apr 13 11:58:57 2025
    On 12 Apr 2025 15:32:44 GMT, David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the >ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    Oven/hob gas lighter, as sold in Tesco and similar stores. I can vouch
    for them being useful with heat-shrink wrapping.

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  • From David@21:1/5 to John Rumm on Sun Apr 13 11:21:46 2025
    On Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:26:47 +0100, John Rumm wrote:

    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal
    the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    A small chef's torch like:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y5M5V3X

    Auto ignition and can be locked on.

    That looks useful and affordable.
    Thanks.

    Cheers



    Dave R


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  • From Harry Bloomfield Esq@21:1/5 to David on Sun Apr 13 13:54:54 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Cheers




    Dave R


    Portasol? A portable, gas powered soldering iron. The have various tips, including one perfect for cutting/sealing nylon cord.

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to David on Sun Apr 13 19:51:38 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Rub a couple of girls scouts together...



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  • From ARW@21:1/5 to David on Sun Apr 13 20:42:55 2025
    On 12/04/2025 16:32, David wrote:
    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.

    Cheers

    As a moderate smoker on 40 a day I find that a windproof cigarette
    lighter from the local corner shop is fine for such things.

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  • From wasbit@21:1/5 to Peter Johnson on Mon Apr 14 10:44:45 2025
    On 13/04/2025 11:58, Peter Johnson wrote:
    On 12 Apr 2025 15:32:44 GMT, David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat seal the >> ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    Oven/hob gas lighter, as sold in Tesco and similar stores. I can vouch
    for them being useful with heat-shrink wrapping.


    99p in Pound Stretchers.
    Ready to go complete with with gas.


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  • From fred@21:1/5 to wasbit on Mon Apr 14 12:44:52 2025
    wasbit <wasbit@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in
    news:vtileb$vocn$2@dont-email.me:

    On 13/04/2025 11:58, Peter Johnson wrote:
    On 12 Apr 2025 15:32:44 GMT, David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:

    I will be cutting lengths of braided nylon cord, and want to heat
    seal the ends.

    A fag lighter will almost do it, but isn't much good if it is windy.

    A blow torch seems over the top.

    Is there a cheap but functional middle ground?
    I an assuming gas powered for portability.


    Oven/hob gas lighter, as sold in Tesco and similar stores. I can
    vouch for them being useful with heat-shrink wrapping.


    99p in Pound Stretchers.
    Ready to go complete with with gas.


    That sounds more like the wimpy yellow flame cheapies rather than the blue flame rockets that would be more suit the O/P's 'windproof' requirements. I
    buy those whenever I can find them but sadly can't remember where I last
    got them, possibly Lidl/Aldi but not in current stock.

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