Another newbie.

[vk4]

Hi All,

I have just brought a pyro pen unit from E-BAY, it is made by a retired appliance repairer(ex seimens ).

The unit is in a small black box & comes with a pen and changeable tips.Cost $140, +$5.00 for extra wire tips.

It seams to work reasonably well, and I am doing a mail box for some friends, I have done a little bit of this art form at my woody's club , but now have a chance to improve my technique at home.

Jeff
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[SandyC]

Hi Jeff, I bought one of these too to start off with, I bought razortips and connectors :) to change it, but I still go back to the orginals, all I have done is with the original nibs, check out my post, see if its the same thing :)
You're doing great keep going :)
SandyC

[vk4]

Sandy,
Are you still using the small machine ??, or have you brought another one??,
I am not totally impressed with the unit I think it is under powered, and does not recover fast enough ,.

I will take it up to the WOODIES shortly , to compare with the larger units , I am still looking at building my own unit as I think the commercial units are greatly over priced,

I looked at RAZOR Tips, in Canada the machine sells for $166.00, in Australia the same Machine is $260.00 , the only difference is 120Volts & 240Volts.

Someone is making a big profit ..

Jeff
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[SandyC]

I'm still using it Jeff, don't be afraid to turn that knob up :) I got mine off Ebay, and picked it up here In Brisbane... is it the same one? as mine holds the temp well and drops quickly when I need it to. I agree with you on the price of the better mods, I didn't want to pay that when learning, as I might not have been any good :doh: but I think I am doing ok and may save my pennies for the Razortip.
Might look at the Canadian one, adaptor plugs are cheap :)
Good Luck
Sandy

[vk4]

Hi Sandy,

There is another unit being sold on e bay, for $169 + freight lot bigger than the BLACK BOX, looks a better unit at a reasonable price.

Jeff

[SandyC]

Hi Jeff I'm checking out the postage cost of this at the moment. adaptor plugs are very cheap. Will let you know.
The Wooden Teddy Bear, Inc.: Wood Burning (http://www.woodenteddybearonline.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EM3965&Product_Code=AC241&Category_Code=111)
cheers
Sandy

[vk4]

Sandy,

If the Power is 240V and shipping is not excessive , normally $45.00 + from USA, would be a good buy.

I am getting close to building my own unit , the big hurdle is a transformer( drops voltage from 240 to 3Volts) this I have solved and will soon build a machine.

Jeff
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[vk4]

Hi All,

Some friends of ours moved out of town a couple of years ago, and they needed a new letter box,

As they have a name close to an Australian Marsupial, you can guess which, I volunteered to build them a new Box (unique to them).

It is rather large at 400lx300wx250h, and i have an aluminum roof ( old recycled sign ) to
go on top.


Anyway here are some pic's. I have posted a few Pic's before,and this is the finished work.

Jeff
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[vk4]

Hi all,

Well I have been practicing a little , and thought I would post some pic's of my efforts.

Jeff
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[SandyC]

Looking good, :)
cheers
Sandy

[vk4]

Sandy,
I may have the home made Pyrography tool , sorted out.
I am waiting on a small control circuit to arrive , and when I connect this to a small computer power supply , I should have a pen controller that will work , for under $100.00 , and be legal under Qld power regulations.

Jeff
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PS

I included a couple of Pic's of my Ham Radio Gear in Error , in the words of the immortal "Maxwell Smart" sorry about that.

[SandyC]

Excellent let me know how it goes. I bought the razertip and love it, but I think I may have a faulty one, as i have to keep moving the pen cord as it goes off, seems loose in the socket, anyone else have this problem?
Sandy

PS I did wonder what that was lol

[artme]

I can see that the practise is paying off!. Nice work.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[vk4]

Sandy,

If you would like I could have a look at your unit , and see what the problem is??

I have found (through a friend ) a 6-12Volt control circuit , from China, which I can mate with a computer power supply , this will give the control for the Pyrography unit, the hand piece I have made 1 already , and I will refine this soon.

Jeff
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[Nanigai]

Nice work Jeff, those old buildings really are a great subject to work with.:2tsup:
cheers, Ian

[chrisb691]

Can you give some more details on the control board please?

[mythicagothiga]

Razertip can have conduction issues. Be sure to read instructions which are available online.

[vk4]

Thanks all for the comments, I'm still learning.

Sandy , if the pen is doing what you say , I think you have a loose wire in the lead to the hand piece, or plug , you have to wiggle the lead to get it hot , which endare you wiggling??? ( of the lead!!!):U

Jeff
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[vk4]

Sandy,

Have you sorted the problem with the tool as yet???

Jeff
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[vk4]

Latest effort, I was asked to make a Key rack, with a country feel, I think this may fill the bill.

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Hope you like them.

Jeff
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[_fly_]

Very Nice indeed,