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ask.metafilter.com > 390536 > Best-tool-for-occasional-source-of-flame

Best tool for occasional source of flame

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (116+ words) Every so often (every month or two?) I need a source of flame for things like burning the clear insulation off a wire, stopping the ends of a cord from unraveling, heating up a small piece of metal to melt…...