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kesleyelectric(at)iowatel
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 Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:59 pm Post subject: Fabric Iron heat control |
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Bob and all,
Not quite directly aircraft electrical system related, but still pertinent to aviation:
As I work on the fabric covering of my project, I find that the irons that I have tried for heat shrinking the fabric (a Black and Decker classic and a Rowenta) have poor thermostats for temperature control. By calibrating with an infra red gun, the hot spot in the iron can be made to shut off close to 350 degrees, which is good. The problem is that the sole has to cool to around 290 degrees before the thermostat closes again, which can take a minute of so.
Any suggestions on a homebrew or other type of control to keep the temperature closer to 350 would be appreciated.
Tom Barter
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rlborger(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:26 pm Post subject: Fabric Iron heat control |
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Tom,
I hate to tell you to spend more money but Wintersteiger makes an affordable digital ski wax iron that works great for fabric covering. Search Amazon for "digital ski wax iron." There are other digital ski wax irons but they are more expensive.
Best regards,
Robert Borger
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
(C) 817-992-1117
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On Dec 2, 2016, at 17:55, Thomas Barter <kesleyelectric(at)iowatelecom.net (kesleyelectric(at)iowatelecom.net)> wrote:
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Bob and all,
Not quite directly aircraft electrical system related, but still pertinent to aviation:
As I work on the fabric covering of my project, I find that the irons that I have tried for heat shrinking the fabric (a Black and Decker classic and a Rowenta) have poor thermostats for temperature control. By calibrating with an infra red gun, the hot spot in the iron can be made to shut off close to 350 degrees, which is good. The problem is that the sole has to cool to around 290 degrees before the thermostat closes again, which can take a minute of so.
Any suggestions on a homebrew or other type of control to keep the temperature closer to 350 would be appreciated.
Tom Barter
Avid Magnum
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