Wood burning tool - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

MikeyD · 03-13-2009, 04:17 PM

I want to buy a good one but don't know what to look for. The one I have takes forever to heat up, then I have to press really hard to leave a burn mark. It's a cheapy and that was okay when I got it cause I never used it much. Now I want to use it on some of my Intarsia and this one just won't cut it, or burn it.
So can anybody recommed one that they are using that works well. Or maybe you have one like mine you can tell me to avoid.

TIA

Mike

lucky788scroller · 03-14-2009, 03:42 AM

I have a Colwood woodburner. I am by no means a pro at using it,in fact, I am FAR from a pro at it. The Colwood woodburners are pretty popular, they have a few models to fit most budgets. Another good one is Optima.

MikeyD · 03-15-2009, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the info. Been looking a a dremal one (guess they make anything). It is by far the hottest of the ones that list temps of the pens, 1,050 f. Think I will look some more before I decide.

Mike

Buzz · 03-15-2009, 06:18 AM

I have a Sabre wood burning system from Detail Master. I love it even though I very seldom use it. I have a tendency to buy a little more than I think I need because it is easier not to use something you have than to use something you don't have. Here is their address. Detail Master Online
Hope this helps.

KTravis · 03-15-2009, 09:30 AM

I agree with Buzz. I too have a Sabre detail master IV. Very nice working unit, quick heat up, multiple tips available, and adjustable heat settings (very important). I've had mine for 8 years and had no problems. Of course lately it's only used for signing work.

Happy huntin'!

Sawdust-granny · 03-18-2009, 06:11 AM

Mike there is going to be a scrollsaw picnic in Denton Texas on April 17 & 18th and there is a seminar with Orchid Davis on woodburning. She is really good at this and sells the machine and nibs that she uses. I was at her seninar last year and got a lot out of it. Hope to see you there.

MikeyD · 03-18-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks for all the info. I have looked at all these and now I have to choose. Thanks for the invite Sawdust-granny but that is a little to close to Dallas for my taste.

Mike

Rolf · 03-18-2009, 01:11 PM

I bought the Colwood kit, with the dedicated pens. I didn't want to be changing tips all the time. So far I am very pleased. I think there is a burning section in the Fox Chapel wood carving forum.

03-13-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
MikeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Henryetta, Ok. Posts: 102	Wood burning tool I want to buy a good one but don't know what to look for. The one I have takes forever to heat up, then I have to press really hard to leave a burn mark. It's a cheapy and that was okay when I got it cause I never used it much. Now I want to use it on some of my Intarsia and this one just won't cut it, or burn it. So can anybody recommed one that they are using that works well. Or maybe you have one like mine you can tell me to avoid. TIA Mike

03-14-2009, 03:42 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	I have a Colwood woodburner. I am by no means a pro at using it,in fact, I am FAR from a pro at it. The Colwood woodburners are pretty popular, they have a few models to fit most budgets. Another good one is Optima. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

03-15-2009, 06:18 AM	#4
Buzz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 314	I have a Sabre wood burning system from Detail Master. I love it even though I very seldom use it. I have a tendency to buy a little more than I think I need because it is easier not to use something you have than to use something you don't have. Here is their address. Detail Master Online Hope this helps. __________________ Buzz We Danes are very even tempered. We're always mad about something!

03-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#5
KTravis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina coast Posts: 150	I agree with Buzz. I too have a Sabre detail master IV. Very nice working unit, quick heat up, multiple tips available, and adjustable heat settings (very important). I've had mine for 8 years and had no problems. Of course lately it's only used for signing work. Happy huntin'! __________________ Kip Scrollin' with an Ex-21 http://tidewater-creations.com I WAITED patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:1-3

03-18-2009, 06:11 AM	#6
Sawdust-granny Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 27	Mike there is going to be a scrollsaw picnic in Denton Texas on April 17 & 18th and there is a seminar with Orchid Davis on woodburning. She is really good at this and sells the machine and nibs that she uses. I was at her seninar last year and got a lot out of it. Hope to see you there. __________________ Sawdust-granny

03-15-2009, 03:43 AM	#3
MikeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Henryetta, Ok. Posts: 102	Thanks for the info. Been looking a a dremal one (guess they make anything). It is by far the hottest of the ones that list temps of the pens, 1,050 f. Think I will look some more before I decide. Mike

03-18-2009, 01:00 PM	#7
MikeyD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Henryetta, Ok. Posts: 102	Thanks for all the info. I have looked at all these and now I have to choose. Thanks for the invite Sawdust-granny but that is a little to close to Dallas for my taste. Mike

03-18-2009, 01:11 PM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	I bought the Colwood kit, with the dedicated pens. I didn't want to be changing tips all the time. So far I am very pleased. I think there is a burning section in the Fox Chapel wood carving forum. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

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