Hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics) ID:117: Difference between revisions
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== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
* Wire: Nichrome | * Wire: Nichrome, 30 AWG | ||
* Power: | * Power: | ||
** 9 V AC, supplied by attached 120 V A adapter | ** 9 V AC, supplied by attached 120 V A adapter |
Latest revision as of 22:34, 22 October 2019
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Type | Handheld hot-wire foam cutter |
Make/Model | Woodland Scenics HOTWRFMCUTR |
Serial number | ?? |
Original owner | ?? |
Loan status | Donation to Protospace |
Arrival date | ?? |
Location | Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor |
Functional status | Works, though the wire is currently broken |
Usage permissions | Open to all |
Certification | None |
Wiki-ID | 117 |
Label | 1.0" 1.5" 2.0" |
Specifications
- Wire: Nichrome, 30 AWG
- Power:
- 9 V AC, supplied by attached 120 V A adapter
- Cut depth: 4.5"
- Cut throat: 5.5" (officially 6", but measured as 5.5")
Operation & safety
Be careful! The hot wire is under tension while cutting. If it overheats, it could break and throw molten nichrome at you. |
Plug it in. It heats up. Pass it through foam to cut.