[Jewelry making - Article 00241] - Re: [Orchid] Homemade Wax Guns

[David Arens]

========[ Invite a Friend - http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm  ]========


Hi Gang,

>      Has anyone experimented with a small cheap crafters glue gun that
>     has a rheostat - I think that is the correct term - to control the
>     temperature? 

    FWIW: A handy tool to have in the shop for controlling the temp of
    things like glue guns & soldering irons that have been converted to
    wax pens is a light dimmer. 

    All that's needed is a light dimmer, a duplex outlet,a standard 4"
    electrical junction box, a cover with 1 duplex outlet & 1 switch
    opening, a connector and an extension cord. The outlet end will be
    cut from the extension cord, the cord & plug will be used to power
    the box. 

    After connecting the electrical components & installing them in the
    box, any glue gun, soldering iron or light can be plugged into the
    outlet & the heat or brightness can be controller by the dimmer
    switch. 

Dave

____________________________________________________________________
T h e   O r c h i d   L i s t
Open Electronic Forum for Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
____________________________________________________________________
Orchid FAQ:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/faq.htm
Orchid Archives:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archive
Orchid Galleries:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/gallery.htm
Invite a Friend:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm
____________________________________________________________________
Tips From The Jeweler's Bench - Article Archive
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm
The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books
Buy Orchid Jewelry:
~ http://www.ganoksin.com/shop
____________________________________________________________________
-Unsubscribe:
-Email: orchid-request AT ganoksin.com Body=unsubscribe subject=blank
____________________________________________________________________