Half way beteeen a cigarette lighter and a blow torch?

[David]

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

[Andy Burns]

Post by David
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?

[charles]

Post by David
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

Gas poweed soldering iron

[Andy Bennett]

Post by David
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.

[RJH]

Post by David
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?

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by RJH

Post by David
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?

(Elton Hercules John is 78)

[jkn]

Post by David
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

[Timatmarford]

Post by jkn

Post by David
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.

[John Rumm]

Post by David
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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Cheers,

John.

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[David]

Post by John Rumm

Post by David
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.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y5M5V3X
Auto ignition and can be locked on.

That looks useful and affordable.
Thanks.

Cheers



Dave R

[Peter Johnson]

Post by David
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.

[wasbit]

Post by Peter Johnson

Post by David
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.

[fred]

Post by wasbit

Post by Peter Johnson

Post by David
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.

[Harry Bloomfield Esq]

Post by David
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.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Post by David
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...

[ARW]

Post by David
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.