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Author: | Cyndra the Grey [ Mon May 23, 2011 7:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Hot wire cutter, UK? |
Hey guys I need your help again. Having suffered cutting foam using a knife and it taking hours (literally) I am thinking about getting a hot wire cutter. The thing is I'm not sure where to get one from. I would prefer to get one from the UK (shipping cost) and fairly cheaply. Cheers, Cyndra the Grey |
Author: | Old Chestnut [ Mon May 23, 2011 9:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
http://www.terragenesis.co.uk/infopages/page182.html I have one of these. It is not my favorite. I do not know what else is available in the UK. |
Author: | Cyndra the Grey [ Tue May 24, 2011 3:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
Thanks for the link. That's a bit too much kit available but I followed some links from the site and found this: http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/wood ... 0v-uk.html Anyone experienced this? It looks pretty good value to me. |
Author: | Old Chestnut [ Tue May 24, 2011 9:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
Yes I have the US version of that and it works fine. I do not know what is available but I can suggest some things to look for. ![]() This model has a fence and this very handy circle cutter for about the same price as the one recommended by http://www.terragenesis.co.uk/infopages/page182.html. It also has a plug in for a wand and a sculpting tool. ![]() The wand and the sculpting tool are shown with a pair of custom saws that I made. Also there is a wood burner pen on the left. Some of them have razor blade attachments they are very useful.You might want to look for one of these. ![]() These are commercial tools called hot knives. They are used during construction. The orange one is very expensive and has all of the accessories found on a jig saw. It has an accessory for cutting framing studs into very thick insulation. Very hot and very dangerous. The new one at the bottom only cost about $20 not as capable but at a 10th the price. Most of the hobby brands have safety elements that cause them to be slow for large jobs.Most people don't do as many huge projects as I do. They will work fine. The wood burner or a pen solder iron with the screw on razor blades are a must have. The Wire cutter from http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/wood ... 0v-uk.html is a good buy. I also recommend this one http://www.terragenesis.co.uk/infopages/page169.html I up loaded the photos from my D -Day project file for Flames of War. Some WIP photos are there if you care to look. |
Author: | Cyndra the Grey [ Wed May 25, 2011 3:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
Thanks for the wealth of info Chestnut (your the same guy as Oldman Willow, right?) Yeh it's the wand type that I am looking for. The top pic looks like a good one, but I guess it'll be more expensive. I think I'll get the wire cutter and the attachment from Antenocitis then. Thanks for heading me in the right direction ![]() |
Author: | TheBucklandBrewer [ Wed May 25, 2011 5:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
I have one like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Terrain-Scenery-W ... 35b224e77b I haven't used it yet though, but I guess it's very easy to make one like this yourself. The wire they use is available seperately (on ebay) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Expo-Tools-SPARE- ... 588e138db2 |
Author: | Old Chestnut [ Wed May 25, 2011 5:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hot wire cutter, UK? |
Quote: I guess it's very easy to make one like this yourself. Yes it is. But it is very easy to hurt yourself too. There are so many very young people here. I used to have a safe plan, but so many people have such a poor back ground with basic tools I am hesitant to suggest it. Quote: the same guy as Oldman Willow Yes, you are also in The ASWA Facebook group I believe.All of the Avatar names are confusing sometimes. |
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