Hot-wire foam cutter, tabletop, 14"×12" ID:118: Difference between revisions
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{{Equipment page | {{Equipment page | ||
|toolname = Tabletop hot-wire foam cutter | | toolname = Tabletop hot-wire foam cutter | ||
|model = Matt F single-arm | | model = Matt F single-arm | ||
|serial = 2 | | serial = 2 | ||
|owner = Matt F | | owner = Matt F | ||
|loanstatus = Donation to Protospace | | loanstatus = Donation to Protospace | ||
|arrived = June 2012 | | arrived = June 2012 | ||
|location = Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor | | location = Under the stairs in Bay 108, all the way back in the corner on the first shelf from the floor | ||
|status = Works | | status = Works | ||
|permission = Open to all | | permission = Open to all | ||
|certification = None | | certification = None | ||
|itemphoto = [[File:Hot-wire foam cutters.jpg|350px|thumb|right|This cutter on the left and [[hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics)]] at the bottom right]] | | id = 118 | ||
| itemphoto = [[File:Hot-wire foam cutters.jpg|350px|thumb|right|This cutter on the left and [[hot-wire foam cutter, handheld, 4.5"×5.5" (Woodland Scenics)]] at the bottom right]] | |||
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Revision as of 19:35, 24 April 2017
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| 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.