Handheld Torch, cutter?? Propane?
 

I have been trying to find out more about the handheld torches sometimes seen in car restorations (heating up nuts/bolts, bending sheet metal). They are roughly the size of a grease gun, with a similar curved neck and they seem to use a small cannister of gas (acetylene? propane?).
The advantage is that you don't need two huge gas cilinders as used in a normal acetylene torch....and therefor seem ideal to heat up bolts in a rusty CMP.

Sadly I can't seem to find them here in Holland,

Does anyone know of any manufacurers of supplier names, which culd help me in my search?

Alex

It's hard to imagine not being able to find a propane torch. Every hardware store has a few different types over here. What do plumbers use for soldering pipes if not a propane torch? The ones I have are Burnzomatic, Weller, and Mastercraft.

Something like this?
 

Attachment 33839
found here

Butane....
 

...I believe for rusted nuts you would need more "brute" heat and the yellow cannister of Butane..... which will fit on a standard propane nozzle... is more appropriate.

Not sure of availability in Europe.

Boob

I know :o But somehow that it's a bit of a challenge to find them in Holland....or I am just getting old. Plumbers here do use a similar system, but most of them have a cilinder on a stand and a length of hose to the end of which the nozzle is attached. I was more interested in the systems with the cilinder attached to the nozzle without a hose, so I don't have the trouble of replacing the hose every two years.
Now that you guys have helped me with some manufacturers and links I have managed to find a few dealers here in Holland. Maybe it's the cilinder that's the problem here.....maybe a size of cilinder that is not too widespread(?)Given the fact that most torches here are twice as expensive as in Canada or Australia, I tend to think they are imported in small numbers.

Bob, thanks for the tip. I have found cilinders filled with Propane, butane or a mix (in different ratios). Just like you say, I am not yet sure which ones are available here in our small country. I understand the decision whether to use Butane or Propane also corresponds with the temperature of your garage or working area.

thanks guys! Alex