Questions about the differance between National and Piranha

bead crazy · #1 2006-10-18, 12:24pm

I have a National 8M that I have not used. I am intriged by the Piranha. Can anyone give me the differences in the National and the Piranha.

How much radiant heat do they have?

Can you get good fine tip with the National like you can with the Piranha?(I have the 7 sm? tip)

Is the flame bushy or narrower in these torches?

I have used a Mini CC, bobcat, and a minor. Can you give me a idea if these compare to any of these torches.

I am trying to figure out if I want to buy the piranha or just keep the torch I have.

So I would appreciate any info you may have. I have another thread out about this but it would not show the title change so I could get info on the national too.
Thanks all
Lori

bead crazy · #2 2006-10-19, 2:34am

Does anyone use the National Tell me about it even better yet can someone tell me the differences.

thanks Lori

Dale M. · #3 2006-10-19, 7:56am

The National 8M with SM 7 tip is comparable to the minor, or bobcat, or many other small torches in same size range.... If you go with SM 21 tip it is quite a bit larger then any previously mentioned torches...

Dale

makitmama · #4 2006-10-20, 10:46am

You can get a fine focused flame on a National, and the very flexible positioning of the torch's shaft, angle, and height make it handy to use.

bhhco · #5 2006-10-20, 1:06pm

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Originally Posted by bead crazy

I have a National 8M that I have not used. I am intriged by the Piranha. Can anyone give me the differences in the National and the Piranha.

How much radiant heat do they have?

Can you get good fine tip with the National like you can with the Piranha?(I have the 7 sm? tip)

Lori

Lori... why not just fire up the National you have? No words can completely convey the experience.

Me

shawnette · #6 2006-10-20, 9:38pm

Jacinthe was using an 8M for a while as a loaner. I'm not sure it she ended up buying it. Perhaps she can chime in here.