Bernz-O-Matic ST2200T Micro Flame Butane Torch Kit, Small, Black

I've not used it yet but did not want to give a low mark but mine did not have butane when it arrived today. Bit of a surprise. Is that normal or did it discharge in transit? And where are the instructions, like a diagram that points to buttons and says what they do? I scanned the QR code and the "instructions" are just another marketing page about all the uses. It has a picture of it and the ways to use and adjust it but they are bullets and do not point to the buttons. The customer supplied videos are marginally helpful. Some show how to pull down on the little button and then you can press and ignite. Good to know! After watching a few I think I know how to operate it, but it came empty so I must wait until the second package arrives. WTH

This is a fantastic multi use micro torch. The flame is easily adjustable and the refill valve hasn't started leaking like previous torches I bought. It's easy to use, and is small enough to fit into my toolbag. My last bernzomatic micro torch lasted about 5 years. Would definitely recommend this for your tool kit!

MICRO TORCHES REVIEWI was unable to decide on which of the many butane micro torches I should buy from Amazon, and I couldn’t trust the ad claims or flame pictures, so I ended up buying 4 to test then against each other. I have lots of larger torches of various sizes, but I wanted one with the smallest, most focused flame. The pictures in the ads of the flames was not, where pictured at all, was not useful to me or accurate. Price was not a factor for me in this.1. Blazer ES1000CR Spitfirehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EDU5NYMade in Japan. This one has very cumbersome controls. Lighting it is a very awkward process requiring two hands and rolling an interlock forward whole pushing down on a button. Lighting it also requires 3 other controls to be in the right positions. The controls also feel rather flimsy. The flame is OK There is very little variation in the flame between minimum and maximum. It does have a button for continuous operation, but again, it feels rather flimsy. It was also the second most expensive at $53. Really the most expensive when you consider all the extras the $56 Dremel comes with.2. Bernz-O-Matic ST2200Thttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PS9TQIMade in Taiwan. The listing for this product falsely states, in two places, “The product is manufactured in United States”. I did not appreciate the false/out-of-date information. The controls are much less cumbersome than the Blazer. It has a child lockout for the igniter, presumably brought to us courtesy of CPSC. If you don’t have kids and want to get rid of this, it looks like it would be very easy to just snap off a piece of plastic and be done with it.The torch is easy to use. There is not much difference between the minimum and maximum flames. The flame is a bit larger than the Blazer. I wanted the smallest flame, so this was a negative for me. The instructions are printed on the side of the main tube, which is handy. It also includes a soldering iron tip. $323. Dremel 2200-01https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJW07Z0Made in Taiwan. Includes a decent thin metal box containing lots of accessories. If you don’t already have soldering equipment, this might be the best choice for you. It comes with a detachable stand; all the others come with a fixed base stand. The flame comes out at an upward angle, which all the others have a flame coming out at 90 degrees. This may be a plus or minus for you. This one, like the Bernz-O-Matic, comes with a plastic child lockout that looks like it could be broken off and discarded if you don’t want that feature. This one got second place in the biggest difference between minimum and maximum flames. The maximum flame was the largest of all tested, so if you’re looking for max flame, this is the one for you. At $56, the most expensive, but it comes with a lot more accessories than the others.Both the Dremel and the Bernz-O-Matic could easily be started using one hand, even with the child interlock. The Bernz-O-Matic was probably a bit easier to light with one hand. Both of them featured instant-off flame when you releaser the button, with a lock to engage for continuous flame.4. RAVS RBT018https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5RKWNMS?th=1Made in China. With the first three, you press the igniter button to turn on the gas and light it. The flame stays on only as long as you continue holding down the button (unless you engage the continuous lock). As soon as you release the button (or the continuous lock) the gas is cut off and the flame goes out. Probably more “consumer-safe” for people who don’t really know what they’re doing with a torch.This one is a bit different from the first three, in that it operates more like a typical propane torch. There is a rotary knob that you turn CCW to turn the gas on or CW to turn it off. So you turn the gas on, then press the igniter button to light the gas. You adjust the flame from min to max by using the rotary knob. The flame stays on until you turn the rotary knob fully CW to shut off the gas. So perhaps a bit less “safe” for those who don’t really know how to operate a torch safely.This one also felt a bit heavier and more substantial that the others. Apparently it uses more metal and less plastic. It also had, BY FAR, the most adjustable flame, from less than half what the others could produce (like down to about ¼” flame for some really fine work) to considerably more than their maximum flame. This one was also the cheapest at only $22.It’s also made in China. Normally, I will go to great lengths and spend considerably more to buy USA-made products, with probably Japan second and Taiwan third. However, for MY specific requirements, this Chinese RAVS was the clear choice for me.

Love it. Mostly use this for portable soldering with the caveat of also having a torch. Works great. It replaced a cheapie that I had for years that finally quit soldering due to the porcelain crumbling and falling out in the soldering attachment. I undersand the safety features but it does make it a little more difficult to light. Nothing that can't be dealt with though. The only other issue that I have is that I wish that it had a thumb knob for flame control. When shrinking heat shrink tubing on the old one I would sometimes cut the flame way down to prevent overheating the shrink tubing and having it crack down the side.

The media could not be loaded. Well made would recommend. When removing the child safety I was surprised to see all metal components well though out internal design. Eliminates most of the problems that cause torch lighters to quickly fail. One important thing that should be mentioned is the flame can easily be further adjusted without any disassembly. They don’t seem to mention this in the instructions not sure why it can resolve some of the issues people seem to have. See the video for instructions.

I was looking for an easy to use one handed torch and this is perfect for me.Very easy "safety" switch and start button.Good flame - even on lowest setting.

nice torch, quick shipping

Not made in USA like stated.