BLUEFIRE Handy Cyclone Torch Kit with Propane Cylinder Push Button Trigger Start Nozzle Head Fuel by Propane MAPP MAP PRO Gas Welding Soldering Brazing Cooking Glass Beads DIY

I have recently been getting into brass/bronze brazing as both a hobby and way to do small repairs, as welding generally involves a bit too much equipment/mess, and for what I'm doing, welding would just be overkill.I have a lot of good things to say, so I'm going to start with my "cons." My main complaint with this so far is how much it heats up during use. I don't have any fear it's going to melt in my hands, but I would say it gets a bit too hot to handle it bare-handed. You shouldn't braze bare handed if you can help it, but handling wise it's something to keep in mind when you're using it. Basically, plan on using gloves when handling this torch. I would even recommend using an extension hose to keep propane tanks away from it, and to give you something else to hold.My other gripe is the plastic parts of the torch. They just don't feel that well done. It's a cheap torch so it's understandable, but it definitely feels plasticky. The igniter button has a lot of play, and I don't know how long to plan for it to last (you can also light this with a lighter or welding lighter, so I'm not too worried). The gas flow adjustment knob also has a lot of play, and it actually feels like it's starting to get a bit loose, so I'm already planning on making a sturdier replacement.With those "cons" in mind, remember that this is a $25 torch, so it's not going to be perfect in every way. Its core functionality is great!Now for the good:In my searches for a good brazing torch, I've gone a couple different directions. My first one was a Bernzomatic TS4000, which was nice, but didn't quite get me to the temperatures I was looking for, did not have an adjustable flame so as to be useful for other home applications, and I quickly upgraded to the TS8000. The TS8000 was a welcome upgrade, but also didn't do great with plain propane, and performed far better with MAP/PRO gas. In the long term, MAP/PRO is a couple times more expensive than propane, so I still was looking for something that could manage to do what I wanted with regular propane.Eventually, I discovered the Bullfinch Autotorch Brazing system, which appeared to do everything the TS8000 did, but with plain propane, based on what I saw from other people's experiences. However, getting one in the US is expensive and involves jerry-rigging adapters to make it compatible with US propane tanks. A bit too much hassle and cost for what is basically a hobby for me at this point, and my unfamiliarity with pneumatics and pressurized gases make me hesitant to try and make my own adapters, purely from a safety standpoint.I finally come upon this Bluefire cyclone torch, and see that people are fairly happy with them for soldering and general use, so at the price they're available at ($25), I figure it's worth a shot. From my testing, this torch is VERY much adequate for light and possibly "medium" brazing jobs using regular propane only. I still need to try it with lap joints, but I think that with a minimal heat containment set up around what you're brazing, this would probably do lap joints just fine. And, with a supplemental heat source, I have no doubts that it would work great.Now, that's obviously probably true of the bernzomatic torches as well, but I think what differentiates the bernzomatics from this one is that this torch throws a slightly lesser "amount" of heat more precisely. The bernzomatics undoubtedly burn hotter, especially on map gas, but they throw that large amount of heat all over the place, and the net outcome of that is a significant heat loss during the brazing process, which ultimately makes a sloppy braze. I have no doubt they're probably better for larger applications, but for the smaller jobs that I'm doing, the bernzomatics are just too unwieldy. It really boils down to having the right tool for the job.I noticed that the area that gets heated up by this bluefire torch is smaller than that heated up by the bernzomatics, and this makes a big difference in getting the bronze / brass to flow to the proper areas of the joint. In my applications, the bernzomatics tended to heat up too large of an area, which made the brass go all over place, including areas that I didn't want brass in. Not necessarily because it was damaging, but just because having the brass there would just be a waste of materials.With all of that said, I would say that if you're getting into brazing and you're not doing large pieces, this bluefire torch is probably going to cover a majority of your bases, along with having a lot of extra additional utility as a general propane torch, possibly for glass working (don't know anything about glassworking so don't quote me on that), loosening old bolts, lighting fires and barbecues, soldering, aluminum brazing, and perhaps even some cooking applications (such as finishing creme brulee).Again, for the price, you're getting a lot of torch, so I strongly recommend this!

Bluefire HB-875 propane torch head is a mini propane torch head that can work on almost all tasks and can work at anywhere, although it is compact size, it provides a very powerful and stable flame, hot enough to do the glass beads making or brazing on copper pipes, especially when working on MAPP gas, it can melts glass and metals within seconds! It is very easy to use with the self-ignition trigger and anti-flare functions, you can even temporarily tilt it and work in upside down positions for a short time in shallow spaces. By my expediences, I would say it is as good as those higher priced metal handle torches such as Bernzomatic TS8000, and this Bluefire torch head is even better in some ways, plus it is more budget friendly! I highly recommended this propane torch head to anyone who want an all purpose gas welding torch for home maintenance and craft & hobby DIY.

I love this torch head, it lives outside by my firepit and it has never not worked for me.

This is a nice torch well made and hasA lot of power and can be turned downSuper low and it lites every time& is low profile best I have had buy it

I got this to go with a 1/4 lb refillable propane tank. The size is perfect but I'm not completely happy with functionality. The knob must have some internal play in it and if it gets bumped (not turned) it can lower or extinguish the flame. I'm also a little concerned about the igniter because it looks like it has already melted a bit just from testing and messing around, and I'm not sure how that's going to play out if I'm using it for minutes at a time. None of that is enough to return it but I feel like it could have been designed a little better, we'll see how long it lasts.On the plus side, the flame it produces is good, easily adjustable, and it lights on the first click every time. Works upside down or tilted, although tilting can cause the flame to sputter and I'm not sure if it will continue to run that way. Some torches I've used would go out completely.

Works great

Nice and well made!

Its been 3 months and it is now to the point that I can not use it to accomplish anything. It keeps blowing itself out every minute and the self ignite feature hasn’t worked at all in a month now. Before that it was hit or miss, and I could have dealt with that but every minute relighting and using a lighter... Wish I could go back in time and slap myself silly for buying this pos. Take my advice and pay the extra 💰and buy name brand! stay away from the off brands that are made in the same Chinese factory and labeled with off brand names.