Hot Wire Cutter - Building Guide

by DuralM in Workshop > Woodworking

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Hot Wire Cutter - Building Guide

Hot wire cutter - my building guide

To make a pattern for the lost-foam casting an essential tool is a hot wire cutter. I've decided to make a building guide to show how I've made mine.

Preparing Building Materials

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First of all, it's important to prepare planks and a bottom base by grinding and sawing.

Constructing

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When a frame and a base are ready it's time to assemble everything in one object

Bottom Stretcher and Energy Connection

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Installing a bottom stretcher and energy connection

Energy Supply

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For energy supply I use automotive battery charger. It allows to get 12/6 V and 1-9 Amps.