Autolycus wrote:
I've used three butane blowlamps, mainly for pipework, over the years
(the sort that use disposable canisters) and all of them have been
prone to flaring when you tilt them too far before they're fully
warmed up.

I see that Machine Mart do a "proper" torch (Clarke FCSF109)

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product...7&r=2037&g=105

for £23.

Anyone tried one of these? Any good? Any similar recommendations?

How much is a bottle of gas for these?