Hot-wire foam cutter, tabletop, 14"×12" ID:118: Difference between revisions
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|toolname = Tabletop hot-wire foam cutter | |||
|model = Matt F single-arm | {{Equipment page | ||
|serial = 2 | | toolname = Tabletop hot-wire foam cutter | ||
|owner = Matt F | | model = Matt F single-arm | ||
|loanstatus = Donation to Protospace | | serial = 2 | ||
|arrived = June 2012 | | owner = Matt F | ||
|location = Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor | | loanstatus = Donation to Protospace | ||
|status = Works | | arrived = June 2012 | ||
|permission = Open to all | | location = Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor | ||
|certification = None | | status = Works | ||
| | | permission = Open to all | ||
| certification = None | |||
| id = 118 | |||
| caption = This cutter on the left and [[hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics) ID:117]] at the bottom right. | |||
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== Operation & safety == | == Operation & safety == | ||
{{Warning|Be careful! The hot wire is under tension. If it overheats, it could break and throw molten steel at you.}} | |||
Plug it in. It heats up. Pass foam through it to cut. | Plug it in. It heats up. Pass foam through it to cut. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:31, 24 April 2019
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This cutter on the left and hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics) ID:117 at the bottom right. | |
Type | Tabletop hot-wire foam cutter |
Make/Model | Matt F single-arm |
Serial number | 2 |
Original owner | Matt F |
Loan status | Donation to Protospace |
Arrival date | June 2012 |
Location | Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor |
Functional status | Works |
Usage permissions | Open to all |
Certification | None |
Wiki-ID | 118 |
Label | 1.0" 1.5" 2.0" |
Specifications
- Wire: Stainless steel, 20–24 AWG
- Power: Car battery charger or computer power supply works well.
- 12 V
- 10 A
- Cut depth: ~14"
- Cut throat: ~12"
Operation & safety
Be careful! The hot wire is under tension. If it overheats, it could break and throw molten steel at you. |
Plug it in. It heats up. Pass foam through it to cut.
If the wire breaks, contact Matt F for replacement.
History
Built by Matt F for Scoperta. Some info in this thread.