Propane torch head with pipe at right angle

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Propane torch head with pipe at right angle vs. 45 degree angle.

Somewhere I got a used propane torch head where the output pipe is at right angles to the bottle. I always sort of thought it was for MAPP gas, but when I just googled and google imaged, that didn't seem to be the case at all.

Is there a purpose or advantage to the right angle one, or was it just one maker trying to set itself apart from the others, or ???

[Jim Yanik]

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Why doesn't someone make one with an adjustable head?

[lwasserm]

You can get one that has the torch head at the end of a 4 ft or so hose, it's very handy. I have one and the actual torch including handle is only about 8 inches.

[maradcliff]

Thats the kind I like the best. Otherwise you got to tip the tank, the liquid fuel comes out and the flame is very unstable or goes out. I rarely ever use the hoseless ones anymore.

Mark