Wood Burning Kit

[WriteON]

I have buddy that had to abruptly stop working due to a medical issue. Home all day and looking for a hobby/interest (no turning). He is trying Sketching. I suggested he tinker with wood burning. I'd like to buy him a starter kit....Do not know where to start. Can I get something for $25-50? Thanks, Frank

 

[dogcatcher]

There is a forum for the pyro's, not sure the name of it but it is associated with Woodcarving Illustrated's woodcarver forum. https://forum.woodcarvingillustrate...trated/woodcarving/pyrography-and-woodburning

Lora Irish did a review of the Walnut Hollow Versa burner, you might want to find it and read through it. It is the only one I can think of in that price range.

 

[Curly]

Lee Valley have a beginner set, basically a soldering iron, for about $40Can. Roughly $30US. If he gets into it the price jumps into the hundreds for good ones. Multi-Function Heat Pen Set - Lee Valley Tools

 

[Loucurr]

Going to be hard to find a decent one for that budget. Might want to try fleaBay or AliExpress.

 

[TonyL]

my wife and i attend many craft shows at the end of the year. those that practice that hobby (that we spoke to) seem to get a $50 to $200 one at one of the hobby/craft stores using a 40% off coupon. I am sure there are folks that use a lot more expensive ones. i know your looking for a brand and model; i don't have one. they also all talked about the variety of tips they use.

 

[WriteON]

Thanks for the replies. Will do some homework.

 

[Talltim]

I did woodburning back when I was into bird and nature carving. You will have a hard time getting a good one at that price.

I would avoid the soldering iron cheapies unless he wants hot hands and the Cub Scout plaque look.

To get one that would make him happy for awhile will start in the 120 and up category. (You are a real friend)


To be best friends for life will cost you in the 2-300 range.

You can get them on sale:

Some good brands to look at.


Colwood

Razertip

Burnmaster








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[BRobbins629]

Here's one for less than $20 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/EletecPro-So...ocphy=9008461&hvtargid=pla-403888180216&psc=1

 

[WriteON]

I did woodburning back when I was into bird and nature carving. You will have a hard time getting a good one at that price.

I would avoid the soldering iron cheapies unless he wants hot hands and the Cub Scout plaque look.

To get one that would make him happy for awhile will start in the 120 and up category. (You are a real friend)


To be best friends for life will cost you in the 2-300 range.

You can get them on sale:

Some good brands to look at.


Colwood

Razertip

Burnmaster








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Thanks. Understood. He's a quality person.... might buy him a gift.

 

[TonyL]

I will contribute $25 to his starter kit. Send me your PP info please.

 

[bsshog40]

I bought a TRUArt Wood and Leather Pyrography Pen Set for about $50 on ebay. It works just fine. Did the tabletop with it. I also did the Indian plaque with one just as similar.