Pyrography Tool Set
Rated 1 out of
5
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Chapman64 from
Disappointed
Bought this and when I got home found all the parts missing. Go back to the shop, good customer service where exchanged and the assistant checked the contents of the new box for me. Get home to use it to find this one did not heat up! ( I live 20 miles each way from the nearest store). Once again returned to the store as needed it to do a Christmas present. Changed item again no problem. Started to use this one thinking 3rd time lucky but this one got hot on the handle making it impossible to use safely so back this one will go and I’ll give up on this one and buy a different one.
Date published: 2021-12-22
Rated 1 out of
5
by
CreativeSnug from
Not hot enough for the job
I wanted to try this version of the Pyrography pen as I looked like it might be easier to use. And cheap too.
First problem I encountered was that it didn't make the attachable nibs hot enough. The pen like nibs for example where only hot enough to make a dot. If I wanted to draw a line using this and it was very very light. I tried on different woods to see if made a difference but it didn't.
If you wanted to make a line it was like a scratching slow motion which really didn't flow at all.
The only bit that works well is the tip that is already attached works well for lines only though.
The other issue I had was it was too hot to hold and started to burn my finger where I was gripping. There is s silicone heat proof grip. But the heat comes around the side of the handle (you can see it) and burns. Moving my hand up the pen really didn't help with control or grip.
Overall I will be purchasing a more powerful item.
Date published: 2021-11-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Pollyolly from
Beginner
This is the first time I’ve tried pyrography so this tool seemed reasonably priced for a beginner. It comes with different heads which you should put on and take off using some sort of small pliers as they get extremely hot during use. I watched a YouTube video to get some tips. It was fun to experiment with the different heads on a piece of scrap wood. So far seems good for a beginner, my only negative would be that the length of the cable is relatively short so you’ll need your work surface pretty close to a plug socket or extension cable.
Date published: 2021-02-20
Rated 1 out of
5
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RazT from
Cable too short and doesn’t seem hot enough
Funnily enough I was unable to open the reviews before purchasing this product…
The cable was too short, I had to sit right next to the socket and there wasn’t much room for manoeuvre without the tool being tugged. The tool itself doesn’t seem hot enough, I wanted to practise before decorating my creation, I’m glad I did because all I could get was a very faint line. The only time I got a real burn was when holding the tool in one spot for a few seconds.
I exchanged for the £32 tool and it’s so much better!
Date published: 2021-07-15
Rated 1 out of
5
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Ebjo from
Awful
Didnt heat up enough to make any marks in the wood. Returned to store and lady was more than helpful offering alternatives
Date published: 2020-12-21
Rated 1 out of
5
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Janey9092 from
Sorry I bothered
Due to Covid I ordered this through "click and collect" I drove 13 miles to collect it.
Plugged it in to use, it worked for 15-20 minutes then went cold, I assumed this might have been a safety cut off, so wasnt unduly bothered, but,no, it doesnt heat up at all now, contacted Hobby Craft who advised by to return it by post. Does this mean I have to pay postage as well???
Date published: 2021-02-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Vic85 from
Beginner
The cord is very short but had no problems using an extention lead.
And the handle gets extremely hot I ended up using a bbq glove which worked brilliantly (it would be impossible to use without)
I couldn't get it to work on hard wood at all so used some craft wood ,I was pleased with the results for what I wanted and made a lovely centerpiece for a wreath and will be using again for other craft projects with my bbq glove and extention lead and if I get really into it I will probably purchase a better one.
All in all can't complain for £10
Date published: 2023-09-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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Winchester from
Worked great
I had to get 2 of these, the first one wouldn’t work but it was easy to exchange for another. And the second one worked perfectly. Though there weren’t any easy to follow instructions on the box or a leaflet for how to use or what the different nibs can be used for. So you do need to know a little bit about the product first. But you can easily find YouTube videos to find out. But it worked great and my end product looked pretty good!! Only real problem was it smelt a bit bad when first heated up but that’s probably just cause it’s new the second heat up didn’t smell.
Date published: 2021-10-21
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