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It really puts out a good strong,
tight flame. It wasn't as precise as I would have liked, but it was
plenty
hot and got the job done with only a few charred edges on the connector
that
I was repairing. I tinned the free wire away from everything else, left a
small mouton blob hanging, quickly got it close to the multi-pin connector
where it had to go, and hit the connector very quickly with the flame. It
makes me wonder if a decent-quality little torch wouldn't be good for more
soldering jobs, especially on thick parts.
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For many years I have used and still use a micro-torch with a well
controlable 'pointy' flame.
Last night I fitted a BNC plug and soldered the centre pin with the 'pointy'
flame' ,which I find easier than with the bit of a normal soldering iron.
Also desoldering is sometimes quicker with the micro-torch than with a
normal soldering iron, because of the instant high level of 'spot' energy.

For info of UK based readers : I use the Flame Master micro-torch available
from Maplin.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH