Hotknife....

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May 16, 2007
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Boatless ! 26 Ottawa, Ontario
Sum, I'm surprised you did not fab one up ! :D
It is a good buy and I am tempted but so far have been happy with a soldering gun I've recycled for this purpose.
Hope you and Ruth are doing well, Bob
 
Sep 5, 2007
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MacGregor 26X Rochester
I just use my old Weller or R/S soldering gun, with the original soldering tip, especially since it's too powerful and clumsy for electronics work. The two 'legs' seem to work just fine, though they do have to cut through more than if it was a skinny blade. I suppose I could buy a hot knife tip to replace the soldering tip, but I haven't felt the need yet.

Of course, it's only good for line cutting, not for canvas work, but since I don't do canvas work . . .
 

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
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Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
I opted for the budget priced and smaller Weller iron with cutting tip. It does take longer to cut fabric but who's in a rush.
 

Sumner

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Jan 31, 2009
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Macgregor & Endeavour 26S and 37 Utah's Canyon Country
I used a soldering gun for all the early projects and still do for ....



http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-canvas/canvas-21.html

...some things but when you are cutting material...



...for a project like above with yards and yards of cuts...



... the hotknife is great. I probably cut over 30-40 strips like that on this one ...



...project alone. More projects here...

http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-canvas/canvas-index.html

Sum

P.S. Bob we finally made it to the east coast in June. Sorry to of missed you guys. Just got back home about a week ago.

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