Torch for Mini-Forge

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Askal

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Hi guys, I was wondering what you think makes a good torch for this purpose.

In case it helps to know, I'm planning on making a mini-forge eventually and don't want to buy twice so it should to be good for that. It'll primarily be for making chisels and specialty wood plane blades. For now, I just want to reverse some bad peening on the poll of an axe and though that side isn't tempered, it's still good steel and taking way too long to work cold. The last owner of my poor new baby used it as a hammer extensively; it's peened so bad, I'm actually worried simply filing or grinding it off will reduce the weight of the head significantly.

The main thing puzzling me is how most of the torch forges I see have a trigger start and hose. Is this necessary? These kits seem to be more expensive than the swivel heads and I'm on a budget.

Thanks.
 
Thanks, zaph. Will the brass construction be a problem? I understand it has a relatively low melting point.
 
It's what I package with my forges that I sell. I've now tested over 15 different torches and it has the best output. I have had a couple become discolored, but haven't heard of any melting yet.
 
Thanks for the advice. I found the Magna MT245C at a local advanced auto parts store for 21.99. I looked at lowes, home depot, and sears and they only sold bernzomatic. I already had the standard brass bernzomatic. I just tested both out. The Magna puts out way more flame.
 
Yes, it does put out way more flame. If you pick up a set of micro carbide drills at harbor freight, you can drill out the orifice on the mt245c to .35mm and almost double the output. I've run one of these torches this way for 2 hours and not had any problems with overheating. If you try doing the same on a bernzomatic jt680 it will quit working.
 
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