Wood burning tools

[Dave Lehnert]

Once again I am on a search on what to buy with the Christmas money I received. I always try to get something I would not spend my own money on. The one Item I am thinking about is a Razertip wood burning system. Something to just add some detail to my scrollsaw work and other wood projects.

My question is, what will a $119.00 wood burner do for me that a $5.99 pen type iron with changeable tips from Big Lots won’t do? They are the same wattage. The $119 one has adjustable heat control but that would only lower the temp. right? What am I missing???

[Jim Becker]

A quality burning system with modular pens will "burn circles" around a basic kid's hobby burner. You have a lot more control and you DO want the adjustable heat to work on different species and with different tips. I'm not familiar with the brand you mention, but I bought a Colwood (Super Pro II) upon a recommendation from another woodworker a couple years ago. The other brand that comes up is Detail Master. One of the things I also liked about Colwood is that they are a relatively local business not far away in NJ.

[Corey Hallagan]

Detail Master and Burnmaster are well respected units. Burnmaster is shown at the below link. Detail Master is at Woodcraft stores and website.
http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/store/

Hope this helps.

Corey

[Wes Bischel]

Gee, I just use the fireplace.


Sorry, it's late and I just came up from the shop - kinda punchy. Sounds like you've gotten good advice so far. Good luck,

Wes

[Per Swenson]

Wes,

To darn fast,

Matches, guided.

Per