On Fri, 6 Jan 2006 15:44:47 -0500, "Kevin" wrote:

One of the most useful attributes of this group is learning about what works
and what doesn't. Last night I wanted to put a decorative burn around a
bowl that was nearing completion. Being somewhat of a scrounger, I dug out
an old guitar string (#4 classical for those really interested). Perhaps 10
seconds is all it took for the brass (bronze?) to burn through leaving
nothing but the fabric interior. Maybe the first, second, or third string
(accoustic) would fare better.


I use braided copper wire, about 12 gauge... got 50' of the stuff from a friend
that wanted me to ground the dc hoses.. *g*

I like the garrote style, lots of wire wrapped onto 2 pieces of 3/4" dowel...
the point is to burn the wood, not your fingers... DAMHIKT


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