 Hi I'm Dave and this is my favorite tool. I never thought that I'd use a torch in the studio so much but I actually use it all the time. And the flame spreader attachment makes it perfect for popping bubbles on large pieces of artwork. It just fits on standard tanks that you can find anywhere. It has a push button ignition instead of making a spark with one of those flints like your grandpa used to do. This is as safe as you can get with the hand protector here. Yeah it's the best tool for the job. Making art is what I love to do.