Weller WHK30UK Pyrography Wood Burning and Hobbyist Kit, 30 W, 240 V, Red, Set of 15 Piece

This is a really nice woodburning set in handy plastic case. The handle doesn't get hot after extended use, and is comfortable to hold. Lots of different tips, all absolutely brilliant for detailing EVA foam for costuming.Don't know how it does on wood, though. Works well as a soldering iron, too.Only issue is the little "stand" that's included. It's pretty light and flimsy; slides around a lot, which can be dangerous when the iron is hot. Build something heavier and sturdier (or be lazy like me and just use an old stoneware coffee mug).

I was worried about buying this burner as I wanted it for cutting out stencils from plastic stencil paper. But it does it beautifully. I'm able to do more intricate stencils as a result. I use the blade that's shown in the photo to cut the stencils out. I found the metal tip they recommend for the job didnt do it as good so used the other one. Taping the little metal holder onto an old ceramic tile to hold the burner when resting it is a good idea as the little metal holder is a bit light. The handle does become very warm the longer you use it but that's to be expected.I really love this burner. Great value for money. I've no interest in using the other nibs that came with it though so cant review them.

I got this to work plastic. Yes I've started using a hot melt sculpting plastic from america called Cx5. Melt in a slow cooker form it by hand and as it cools use hot tools to shape it and finework it.This brings me to the weller. It's great, although for the plastic work it runs a shade too hot. I am going to invest in a denticians wax carver some time soon. The weller does work but because it run just that wee bit hotter than i'd like with no temp control it means that while i can do a fair bit of gross detailing i still need to return to my doritos dip jar meths burner to heat dental tools. Yeah try buyin a decent spirit lamp these days and you too will have a home made doritos dip jar burner in short order.So i decided to try it for what it's meant for,,pyrography..I've never tried this before and find my self hooked. For the task it's intended for it's superb value and does the job easily. I've been doing burned in scrollwork and portraits on beech with great pleasure and am currently doing an ash clock face with a celtic knot pattern. The range of tool heads is very entertaining and i've been having fun finding out what effects i can create with them.The only draw back that i have issue with is the same as i have with normal soldering irons for electronics. IF it's not a cordless with a butane fuel source or a capacitor cell in the handle then the cable is a serious pain in the hind parts. It's heavy and cumbersome and stresses your hand as you use it. I find myself with solderers joint sysndrome, stiff and aching if i work for too long.If there was some sort of temp control on it then this would be perfect for my sculpting even with the heavy cable. As it is it loses a star for the cable. Cant deduct for the plastic as it's not adverstised for that purpose.That apart it's been a nice intro into a new field of art for me and while i won't be specialising in it, i have other things to do, I find it's fun to wind down with a bit of woodsmoke in the air and a nice malt at the end of a longish day and it adds another way of finishing some of my wood projects.

Bought this for a wedding project to create name plates for the wedding reception on wooden hearts.It is ideal for this and has a range of different nibs for different purposes. It is good for amateurs an it is easy to use but for professional purposes it may not be heavy duty enough. I have had no problems with it and has been ideal for the tasks i bought it for. I will probably use it still after the projects are complete as its quite theraputic to use. Its a change from calligraphy but you can use it for this too.I recommend this as the ideal tool for anyone wanting to try pyrography for the first time and is certainly alot cheaper than the kits for sale on the high street from places such as Hobbycraft.