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Electricians lurking here-what is the best micro/small torch for heat-shrink tubing?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pearing, Dec 1, 2019.

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    The Bic for the win.

    More control, usually within reach, cheap and can get them anywhere.
     
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    Heat gun
     
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    A quality heat gun provides a better result than any flame heat.
     
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    I understand cordless is nice if it’s a regular occurrence, but personally I wouldn’t have a time I need to use one with out an outlet nearby, but again that’s just me. My $15 harbor freight heat gun has been all it needs to be. I also use it for bending pvc, or custom plastic guards like a chain guard.
     
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    Weller makes wonderful stuff, I have one of their soldering irons, digital readout, hits 700+ in about 15 seconds.
     
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    I've got one of these little guys and it works great for tight spots as well as general use. It is a lower wattage/heat output so it doesn't shrink quite as fast as my Wagner that is 1200w but you also don't have to worry about melting other sensitive components around the work area if you are on the vehicle. Though for really tight areas you can't deny a simple BIC lighter works very nice!
    $23 Heat Gun for Crafts, Mini Dual Temp Hot Air Gun Tool for Epoxy Resin, Shrink Wrapping, Vinyl Wrap, Embossing, Electronics, Candle Making, Sublimation, Phone Repair & DIY (Blue)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G4VMSHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    If that one ever craps out I will likely get this smaller Wagner heat gun.
    $18 Wagner Spraytech 0503038 HT400 Heat Gun, Dual Temperature Hot Air Tool 680 and 450 Degrees, Shrink Tubing, Embossing, Craft Projects, Sticker Removal Heat Gun
    https://www.amazon.com/Wagner-Spray...ds=wagner+heat+gun&qid=1601033887&sr=8-5&th=1

    Also, this is a handy little flexible lighter. It has a blue flame like many of the butane lighters/torches and it's refillable!
    Bernzomatic BZLTR200 Upgraded Flex Stem Utility Lighter
    https://www.amazon.com/Bernzomatic-...282&sprefix=flexible+lighter+,aps,316&sr=8-13
     
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