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Thread: Pyrography tool what type to buy
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23rd June 2009, 06:40 PM #1Senior Member
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Pyrography tool what type to buy
Hi , I want to buy a pyrograghy burning tool does any one have some in put on them, such as, is the solid nib better then the wire ect,
does any one use one.
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23rd June 2009, 06:53 PM #2
I find that you really want a variety of tips. Some solid, some wire. eg. For smoothly flowing text I find a solid tip with a small ball is far better than a wire tip, unless you're trying for a calligraphic effect.
For picture shading I'm quite content to use wire. (It's also much cheaper. ) However, if you're the sort of person who wants solid "cartoon style" blocks or the "branded" look, then solid tips would be better.
FWIW, I use the Burnmaster Eagle unit with Razortip binding post pens, so that I can swap between both wire & solid tips in the same pen.
This does put the tip of the solids a bit further away from the fingers than when using a dedicated-tip pen, so you lose a bit of fine control... but I can live with that. Well... until I can justify the cost of buying a dedicated pen, anyway.
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24th August 2011, 10:17 PM #3
I am in the process of building my own pyro tool out of an old battery charge. I picked up the idea from a design I found on the net . A guy called Priddle has done one, looks easy so I thought I would give it a go.
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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16th September 2011, 08:26 PM #4
Hughie,
have you finished the pyro Pen yet and if so how did it go??
Jeff
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20th September 2011, 12:45 PM #5
DIY Pyro tool
DIY pyro tool from a very old 12-6v battery charger.
It works very well you will need wire around 1mm thick to start with until you get used to it. Had piece of .3mm in it and it melted instantly .
I have fitted a dimmer to the infeed side of the unit. The adjustment knob is left of the gauge and selctor switch. The handle is an old screw driver handle bored out to take the wiring, plus a little milling to take the connector block.
The dimmer is available from Jaycar as you need and around 600watts capacity. In bunnies the best I could find was 450watts. This burner is based on the idea and design by Graham Priddle.Last edited by hughie; 20th September 2011 at 12:52 PM. Reason: forgot the pics
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20th September 2011, 09:09 PM #6
looks good , yes with out the dinner control a fine wire would be getting too much amperage, no wonder it melted..
What amperage is the charger putting out bu the way???
I am thinking of the ARLEC 12 volt 4amp chargers ?? do you think this would have enough output ???
Jeff
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21st September 2011, 01:17 AM #7
amps
Dunno Jeff its abit hard to tell with mine. I have an idea its 6amp, but its got a 15amp themal fuse, not orginal.
I reckon 4amp will work just come down on the wire size. I turn mine up about 1/3 to 1/2 its capacity. At full throttle its more like a wood vaporiser and the 1mm wire glows red continually. But I am still mucking around with it, hope to have a serious go over the week end.... maybeInspiration exists, but it has to find you working. — Pablo Picasso
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10th October 2011, 01:40 PM #8Senior Member
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Have a spare new unused PEM ND1 woodburning machine(just turned on to try once) still in orignal box with additional spare nibbs and a DVD on making your own nibbs .This unit is made in Victoria
If any body interested in this let me know
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10th October 2011, 07:12 PM #10Senior Member
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Hi Peter,
Looking at $190.00 check this site for details
CWS Store - ND1 Pyrographic Pen | Carroll's Woodcraft Supplies
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11th October 2011, 11:27 AM #11Deceased
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Sorry Graham, but that is well over my budget for an occasional use type of equipment.
I'll let others take advantage of your offer.
Peter.
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11th October 2011, 12:03 PM #12Jim Carroll
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18th October 2011, 08:54 AM #13
Graham,
Have you had any bites on the Pyrograhpy set??
I am looking for the Treasurer , who is doing some at the club (CABOOLTURE WOODCRAFTERS).
Jeff
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26th October 2011, 09:29 PM #15
Hughie,
I have built a hand piece and am acquiring some wire and then I'll take it down to the Radio Club , and we will work out what power we need to work it efficiently.
I am looking at using a computer power supply , as there are several power outlets varying from 5volts at 20amps to 12 volts at 10amps. We can then build a power regulator and rheostat control.
Jeff
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