Torch Duration

12-13-2010, 11:24 AM

This is probably really stupid, but humor me. The instructions on many torch lighters advise not keeping it lit for over fifteen seconds. How is a person supposed to slowly toast the foot to a nice even coal in 15 seconds? I often find that the torch lighter becomes uncomfortably hot after about 25-30 seconds and my cigar still isn't ready. I like the torch, but should I stick to soft flames?

12-13-2010, 11:24 AM	#1
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Torch Duration This is probably really stupid, but humor me. The instructions on many torch lighters advise not keeping it lit for over fifteen seconds. How is a person supposed to *slowly* toast the foot to a nice even coal in 15 seconds? I often find that the torch lighter becomes uncomfortably hot after about 25-30 seconds and my cigar still isn't ready. I like the torch, but should I stick to soft flames?