The Blazer SI-100CR Excalibur Butane Torch is ideal for portable soldering and has been designed for multipurpose use. It can be used for tasks requiring a hot flame, hot blown air, and soldering. This particular solder gun is suitable for tasks which include brazing, heat shrinking, plumbing, electrical work and automotive applications, to name just a few.
The self-igniting Blazer SI-100CR features other useful additions, including a safety trigger and five interchangeable tips. The solder gun and its accessories are housed in a carrying case made from a hard plastic shell. It runs on butane gas and is cordless, a feature that is always popular with customers because an extension cord and electrical power aren’t necessary.
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Features of the Blazer SI-100CR
Design – Versatile Blazer torch for soldering and hot air blowing. Customers use it for a variety of tasks such as plumbing and brazing, making jewelry, as well as tasks in the automotive, aircraft, and electrical industries
Capacity -7 grams – butane gas
Temperature – maximum 2,500 degrees F
Heat Time – 2 seconds. This is a popular feature with customers because it saves time waiting for it to heat up.
Fuel – butane gas canisters – these can be purchased separately for use with the torch
Tips – 5 x interchangeable tips for versatility and variety. These include a reflector, hot air blower, hot knife, 1 x 3.5-mm chisel and 1 x 3.0-mm diagonal
Ignition – self-igniting with a piezoelectric ignition system, which means that when the trigger is pulled, a small spring-loaded internal hammer is released. The little hammer strikes a crystal, which produces a spark that in turn causes the gas to ignite.
Safety – has a child safety trigger
Portable – no extension cord or electrical connection is required, and many customers prefer to use a gas torch because of its portability
Included with the Torch
- 1 x wrench
- 1 x sponge
- 1 x tube of 60/40 coiled silver tube of solder
- Hard shell carrying case
Specifications
- Brand: Blazer
- Case Measures: 10.25 L x 4.38 W x 1.5 H inches
- Weight: 4.9 ounces
- Item No: 189-1006
What’s Great About the Blazer SI-100CR
- Cordless gas soldering iron – no extension cord required
- Heats up quickly
- Easy to use
- Built solidly and well-made
- Great for working in small spaces
- Moving from the hot blower and the soldering tip is easy
What’s Not so Great
- hot knife tip is not so good, but seems to work best with very fine work applications
Customer Feedback and Reviews
Feedback is relatively good for the Blazer SI-100CR Excalibur Butane Torch. Customers appreciate that it is both portable and easy to use, as well as well-made. They also like the way it heats up quickly. However, there were a few issues with the hot knife so the rating is a little lower on that basis. Customers were more than happy with the soldering iron. To see more of what customers had to say, you can read the reviews here.
Recommendation – Buy
The Blazer SI-100CR Excalibur Butane Torch and Hot Air Soldering Kit is available from online retailers. Prices can fluctuate however you can find the most up to date price here. Based on customer feedback, we are pleased to recommend this portable soldering iron.
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