hi all thinking of buying a kit my question is do you need the uv torch they sell or can you use any uv yorch thanks as there torch is around 16.00 and i can buy 1 for 2.99

The Diamondhard tack-free kit from deercreek is the one to go for, as the light output is not only the right wavelength but also has a high intensity.

If you use a £2. torch, you'll get what you pay for, next to nothing.

thanks for yr help im new to fly tying and was just interseted i will buy the proper kit then i guess

I bought the diamond hard resin,desktop lamp and some croc glue from deer creek last week to finish the heads on my pike flies alan

All you need is a torch that has the right wavelength 395nM. Mine cost $6 and works like a charm:

21 UV LED Ultra Violet Black light Flashlight 395 nM BK | eBay

like above I,ve got a 12 Led-395nm uv one from e-bay and it also was only about $6 with free p+p and it dosn,t take long to arrive and works a treat
cheers bert

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dont bother with bug bond and all there gear

Get Mr Bond half the price off Bug bond and just as good tack free after zapping it and stays clear aswel (had it tested by a very well respected fly tier and he agreed)

you can also get the "bug bond light" for $11 instead of the £37 they try to sell you it for.

Kendo

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MUST ADMT I HAD THE ORIGINAL BUG BOND TORCH AND WENT FOR THE PRO ITS NIGHT AND DAY AND IT COST £36 ITS THE BOLLOKS

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This is the most powerful one in the right spectrum range that I have found. £10 delivered:

UltraFire WF-501B 3W UV 395~400nm LED Flashlight with Clip (1*18650/2*CR123A) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

Steve, the "one Deercreek are flogging" comes direct from the manufacturers. So when purchased that way, rather than in singles, carriage, import duties, exchange rates, bank/paypal charges, V.A.T. labeling for health & safety, advertising, battery, postage subsidy. etc are paid.

The cheaper of Bugbond's torch's can be purchased for $1.99, I see they retail at £15. + p & p.