Re: [Epic] Hot wire

From: Erik Jan de Jong <e.j.dejong_at_...>
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 98 12:56:01 CST

>Does any one know about building a home made hot wire for cutting
>Styrofoam? I have the wire which is typically used in the store bought
>models, as far as a power supply (ex. transformer) what is needed. I would
>prefer that over a battery. Also any tips on the construction.

I build mine one based onm the same wire with the frame of a hacksaw (right
name ?) and a voltage regulated powersupply which i had lying around
(studying electronics does have its benevits :) set the voltage to about
4.5 volts (depending on the lenth of the wire used V=IxR) and you are ready
to go.

Hope this helps

Cyborg : bloodaxe warboss with a bunch of new toys
Received on Thu Jun 18 1998 - 04:56:01 UTC