pyrograpth

[hedgesparrow]

i want to make some signs to put on hedges i laid i know dorset did some for his hedges. what is the better one to get and can you get stencils for letter work. want to have a go. and maybe try doing different things.

looked on google and there are all different ones from a solder iron up to £200 machines.

[devon TWiG]

Pyrography machines are only really for small designs , ( I sign the bottom of my turnings with one ) the tips are quite fine , probably too fine for what I think you want too use them for , perhaps try a poker in the fire when you are on site ?

[Chris Gagen]

May need more than just the bonfire...

 

This pic shows me doing some very basic pyrography on a welly stand that I made. The stylus is a piece of 12mm steel rod heated in the forge, you'll need a really good fire to get the steel red without needing a fan/blower to help.

 

It's been a while since I did any but I seem to recall I could only do maybe 4 letters per heat to ensure a nice firm burn into the wood.

[Ian Leach]

Dan earp Jones on here does burning, pm him he should be able to tell you what limitations he has. Personally I would use a router above 1"

 

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