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Variable-temperature burners

Variable-temperature systems have a dial thermostat

that allows you to control how cool or hot your tip

is. You can adjust the temperature setting quickly

making it easy to control your tonal values in your

project. This style has two types of pens—the

fixed tip pen, where the tip is permanently set in

the handgrip, and the interchangeable pen, where

different wire tips can be used with the handgrip.

There are many excellent burning systems available

to the hobbyist. Which manufacturer you chose

depends on your budget, your pen style preferences,

and what is available to you locally or online.

Dual-pen system.

With a dual-pen system,

plug two pens, each with a different tip, into the unit

during any burning session. A selector switch allows

the user to change from one pen to the other and

a thermostat controls the temperature setting for

whichever tip is in use.

The pens for this unit are slim and lightweight,

making it comfortable for long sessions of burning.

The lead wire that goes from the pen to the burning

unit is permanently affixed to the pen’s end. The

handgrip area may be covered with foam wrap or

cork to reduce the heat that reaches the hand.

Single-pen unit.

Many single-pen units have

a range of temperature settings. Changing fixed

pens or changing tips on the interchangeable pens

is quick and easy. The temperature dial system is

very reliable for quick tonal value changes. This

particular unit can reach very hot temperatures

and working to the extreme black tones is simply

a matter of turning up the heat.

The cork handles are very comfortable and

dramatically reduce the heat transfer from the tip to

your hand. This style uses a positive, tight connector

at the front of the pen for the interchangeable tip

pen making the exchange of tips easy.

Adaptability.

Most manufacturers sell adapters that allow you to use other

manufacturers’ pens with their control units. Some units come with a full set

of adapters.

Pen grips.

The thick blue foam on the pen above insulates the user’s fingers from the

heat of the pen. Vents and distance on the pen below move the user’s fingers back

from the hottest part of the pen.

For more information about pyrography machines, visit the

“Pyrography Machine Buyer’s Guide” at

www.pyrographyonline.com

Part One — Basic Supplies

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