I use a single Razertip that I got off eBay, used. Love and prefer it
to any other I have tried. I particularly like RT pens and layout of
the burners. Their warranty and support is the best.
it is pricey will have to look for a real good price though
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Yes the are pricey. I got lucky and bought mine off eBay. It was from
an estate sale. Said it was used but I found nothing to indicate that
when it arrived. I got the single burner unit, 4 pens, 2 wires and a
tip cleaner, all for $120 including shipping.Some peeps don't like
eBay but I can say I have gotten some great things off eBay with a
little patience.
I also have a brand new Colwood Cub with two new pens sitting in my
drawer. Colwood makes good units and pens and their warranty and
service is good. Their pens are decent but I don't care for their pens
i have looked at them
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I tried and liked an Optima but since I got the RT at such a great
price, it was a no-brainer. Decent warranty, meh service. Once caveat
is their boxes are plastic, so careful where you put your hot pen.
don't think i know the optimas
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I usually find them for sale at shows but they are sold online and
often on eBay.
I don't like Detailmaster. Any burners with metal pens are silly imo.
they are out of business and the website that was posted earlier is a
scam/fishing website taking orders and charging credit cards but
shipping nothing
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I didn't realize they went out of business. We have a dedicated duck
carver in our carving guild who has one. His backup/portable is a
Colwood Cub.
If you are burning part-time or low usage, I'd recommend the Colwood
Cub. For more serious burning, the RT, hands-down.
good info to have
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If you want a soldier like burner, check out the Walnut Hollow Versa
Tool, the one with the interchangeable tips and temp control. Great
little burner for $25-$30 dollars.
this one i have not heard of but need to check that
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You can find these on Amazon or in Michael's and Hobby Lobby. Most
hobby type stores carry some of Walnut Hollow's products.
A couple good info sites on the web that might interest you...
http://www.sawdustconnection.com/Pyr...omparisons.htm
http://www.woodburning.com/aboutwoodburners.asp
Good luck!