(Part 2) Best soldering torches according to redditors

Pencil torch

replacement flints for a welding torch striker

I use a bernzomatic, works great and had it about a year now.

Basically this but you can get it for like 30$ at home depot.

You do want the blue accented one tho, the red ones have tiny flames.

Double-guillotine cutter, though I also have a pair of punches built into a lighter very much like this one that I sometimes use, too.

butane torch vapes are ones you use a small handheld torch like this to heat the device, or heat the air on the intake of the device to vaporize the herb. Tons of fun.

Or online from Amazon, with a butane refill.
https://www.amazon.ca/Gardner-Bender-MSTR-TORCH-Pocket-Butane/dp/B006428906/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=pocket+torch&qid=1563500534&s=gateway&sr=8-10

They are called Pocket Torches.

A bit pricey but it's a really well made torch

blazer micro torch. You can get it from Amazon.

Some kind of cycling jacket is a good start. Also, lights, especially at the rear but front lights are a sound investment. I have one of these for daylight running. I've also found that a light mounted on my helmet is useful, partly to light my way but also because it's easy to shine it directly at drivers if I think they haven't seen me. I use a big rubber band to mount one of these through the slots in the helmet.

General tips: get used to riding on your own before taking a passenger. If you don't know the area well, use Google Maps and Google Streetview to plan your route - work out which routes are the quietest. Don't worry too much if you go a bit out of your way: it just means you'll get fitter.

My own feeling is that most motorists are way better than they get credit for, but London does seem to be a bit of a warzone. If you're properly equipped and ride safely (stop at lights, don't be an ass) you should find most motorists respect that. Pay particular attention around heavy vehicles.

Good luck, remember to enjoy the ride :)

http://www.amazon.com/Scorch-Torch-Butane-Soldering-Lighter/dp/B00KXGT9F8#productDetails

That's the best I can find I feel like I'm putting a lot of butane in and my flame is like one inch long I'm using Colibri butane if they affects it

Power Probe MT Micro Torch: awesome torch. I use it and love it. I've had no problems with it. My dad is a diesel mechanic and really abuses his, but it is still going strong after 5 years.
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Probe-MT-Micro-Torch/dp/B000P6WMKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372131516&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+torch

I've got this one, works well and can stand on its own while burning.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RVN5F6?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links

https://www.amazon.com/Iroda-MJ-300-MICRO-JET-Cordless-Refillable/dp/B005GYRN3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482442729&sr=8-1&keywords=iroda+jet

Or

https://www.amazon.com/SOTO-ST-PT-14SB-Soto-Pocket-Torch/dp/B0046UZRNU/ref=pd_ybh_a_20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WBEG6E7EGP5VRQEJVD26

The Soto is nice because it takes run of the mill lighters. But soft flame lighters are no problem to carry on the flight.

Have traveled all over the world with my Iroda.

OK, kinda late, but here we go.

First you're going to need a piece to smoke out of. You can go to a headshop and buy one, or find one online. This is going to be the most expensive part of the rig, and to get a relatively solid one, you're probably going to want to spend $50 at the very very cheapest. Make sure it's a "glass on glass" style piece. I would go for an 18mm attachment.

Second, you need a nail. This will be significantly cheaper. I would definitely advise buying it online. I've seen the exact nail that I have in headshops going for $70+, but I bought it on ebay for $25, and it came with an oil slick for wax and shatter, and a dab tool.

here is the exact deal that I found for a nail.

Next, you're gonna need a torch. This will also be around $30, and there are a ton of options. You can go butane or propane. My torch is butane,
here's the one that I have.

Lastly, you're going to need something to dab with. I just use the tool that came with my nail, but there are a lot of options out there, do some googling to find out what are safe materials to use for this, that won't release any toxins when they get hot.

That's basically all you need.

99% of my stuff came directly from Amazon.com. Glassware is Karter Scientific as it isn't ungodly expensive. Just search in the "Industrial & Scientific" category on Amazon.

I pour my plates before I autoclave them. I tried doing it the other way around, following examples and instructions from out of some books and online tutorials. Empty plates pick up so much excess moisture I was having difficulty with keeping them sterile while letting them dry. Someone suggested just autoclaving them after pouring them and I tried it and it was so hassle free I never looked back.

I have an alcohol lamp, but had lots of trouble with keeping a good flame, also lots and lots of soot. I picked up this Blazer bunsen burner.

I use this one and am also a beginner :) Been very happy with it, as my last one was very under powered.

It’s called the E-Tek butane torch. Here’s the Amazon link.

503 torch. $12 for 2 in Amazon. Has a large tank, easy to get passed by TSA, as well can be a soft flame as well for relights and pipes. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LY6G6RU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KOG2Cb1FBMJ90

Post #2:

Preparation:

getting the supplies

Agar agar powder. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Telephone-Product-Thailand-Powder-Ounce/dp/B01KMHY2OU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Special-Ingredients-Premium-Gelatine-European/dp/B00EZMPMNE)

Always start with agar! And don't throw old fully colonized plates out. Some contaminants (e.g. mycogone, AKA wet bubble disease will only show up after full colonization (white blobs oozing yellow/orange fluid). and that one (mycogone) will fck up your grow hard, been there done that...

Light malt extract. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Light-Dried-Malt-Extract/dp/B007XYGBXQ/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balliihoo-Light-Spraymalt-1Kg-Bag/dp/B0153BASSY/)

Containers for no pour agar (Pasty Plates). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Round/dp/B000WGBMMM/) [Europe](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-225-ml-to-82) (maybe use Google translate on that site). Also if you are in North America there are Glad mini rounds, they are used in the original Pasty Plate tek. They also have [430ml jars](https://www.flaschenbauer.de/einmachglaeser/sturzglaeser/sturzglas-430-ml-to-82) suitable as substrate containers

A pressure cooker. Good ones are a b**ch to find in Europe. I wouldn't buy [that one](https://www.ebay.de/itm/Pressure-cooker-17L-Stainless-steel-Made-In-Turkey-Largest-Size/133128864948) or similar constructed ones, they are complete s**t, build up next to no pressure and need ungodly amounts of water. I have two of them, but had to do some haphazard MacGyveresqe hacking to get them to sterilize properly, I'll bring that up later.

I also have a Fagor Alu 22 (22 liters, fits eleven quart bottles), but I think that model went out of production in 2017 without a replacement. IMHO the only sane option in Europe right now, would be to order a Presto from the US, they're ~80€ + 40€ shipping, so not that bad. [Presto 23 quart PC](https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Aluminum-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B073NCFL2L/)

Also on US websites like shroomery, you'll always read something like "sterilize 90min @ 15 psi". Pressure cookers in Europe usually have no gauges and only go to 50-70 kPa (~7-10 psi). It isn't as bad as it sounds, since sterilization time isn't linear with pressure/temperature. I've found I can get away with 120 min sterilization time for grains, 75 min for PF sub and 30 min for agar.

Scalpel handle and blades. [US](https://www.amazon.com/100-Scalpel-Blades-One-Handle/dp/B01MPX3JTI/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swann-Morton-Handle-5-10-Blades/dp/B004OIAVJY/)

(optional) inoculation loop. [US](https://www.amazon.com/OESS-Reusable-Inoculating-Inoculation-Bacterial/dp/B071DCS7TW) [Europe1](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Akozon-Inoculation-Inoculating-Microbiology-Laboratory/dp/B07KM7F8VH) [Europe2](https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap%C2%AE-Inoculating-Microbiology-Tissue-Culture/dp/B071X44DS4/)

Tyvek (for filtered lids). [US](https://www.amazon.com/Dupont-Tyvek-105gm-A5-Sheets/dp/B07418F31G/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyvek-75gm-Bumper-pack-sheets/dp/B004EXTKSW/)

(optional) oster blender attachments used for PF slurry or LI. [China](https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Head-Ice-Crushing-Crusher-Blade-Replacement-Part-For-Oster-Osterizer-Blender/182451440105)

3M Micropore tape (for filtered lids and monotub holes). [US](https://www.amazon.com/3M-1530-1-Micropore-Tape-Pack/dp/B0082A9FEM/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Micropore-Surgical-First-Medical/dp/B01KYK2666/)

A spray bottle for soapy water. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Tolco-Bottle-Frosted-Assorted-Colors/dp/B000H88PCU/) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leifheit-72416-Laundry-Sprayer/dp/B0049PB11Y/)

Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), 70%. [US](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Isopropyl-Antiseptic-Technical/dp/B07NFSFBXQ/) (dilute down to 70%, that percentage is best for sanitization [EU](https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Source-Ltd-Fingerprints/dp/B07PGB5X6Y/)

A rack to elevate your agar dishes while you do transfers, like these that come with microwave ovens (contaminants tend to collect on the SABs bottom).

A slightly wet towel to put the SAB on. Some people disagree on this, I use the towel to absorb the sprayed soap/water mix and not having that run off the table.

A clear box that's modified as a SAB. I use this one as a SAB, maybe they ship outside Germany. Anyway the manufacturer is kis.it (builds the monotub too), so I think they might be available elsewhere in Europe: https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-santos-transparent-oversize-140-l/p/3333341?template=PDP&box=box4

More clear boxes used to fruit bottles (basically a monotub, just with individual substrate containers). I use these as unmodded monos (no holes, no flipped lid, lids not latched): https://www.obi.de/aufbewahrungsboxen/obi-allzweckbox-cadiz-l-mit-4-rollen-transparent/p/1930387.

Butane torch [US](https://www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-MDee-Culinary-Refillable-Adjustable/dp/B07MNN2B43) [Europe](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kollea-Adjustable-Refillable-Blowtorch-Soldering/dp/B07QC1T6H5)

Bottles (can be wide mouth pint mason jars (US), quart Ziplock PP5 containers (US) or [these (which I use)](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Food-Containers-Plastic-Clear-Storage-Tubs-with-Lids-Deli-Pots-2oz-to-32oz/232308091965)

Big Butane Torch, Zoocura Refillable Industrial Butane Torch Adjustable Double Flames Blow Torch with Child Safety Lock Multipurpose for Soldering Baking Welding DIY Crafts (Butane Gas Not Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S61XFQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8ez4DbF4RAZ3J