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Butane torch

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a lighter or a match? They create fire, right? Well, a butane torch is a tool that helps us create fire too, just like a lighter or a match.

But a butane torch is much bigger than a lighter, and it also has a big tank that holds something called butane gas. Butane gas is a special kind of gas that helps us create a very hot and powerful flame.

To use a butane torch, we first have to make sure it's connected to the butane gas tank properly. Then, we can turn on the gas flow by pressing a button or twisting a knob. Once the gas is flowing, we use a different button or knob to create a spark, which helps light the gas and create a flame.

But we have to be really careful when using a butane torch, because the flame is so hot and can hurt us or start a fire. That's why grown-ups usually handle butane torches instead of kids. But sometimes, people use butane torches to do things like cook or to heat up metal so they can shape it into different shapes.

So remember, a butane torch is like a big lighter that uses a special gas to create a very hot flame, and it can be used to do different things like cooking or shaping metal. But always be careful and let a grown-up handle it!
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