Broke 0 #1 April 4, 2011 I finally decided what I wanted to do with my old destroyed Sabre. I want to make Kites out of it. My question is what is a good hot knife to use to cut the fabric? I figured it would be nice to give some old nylon a second chance at flight.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #2 April 4, 2011 Well, you have 2 choices. Choice #1 is to buy a hot knife from Paragear for like $140. Option 2 is to buy a soldering Iron from Hobby Lobby, then buy a hotknif tip from the same store, sold is the wood etching isle. Total Cost: $20.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #3 April 4, 2011 I've had good luck with safety scissors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #4 April 4, 2011 I see HF has one, but not sure of the quality. Was wondering if any rigger has tried it out.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 April 4, 2011 QuoteI see HF has one, but not sure of the quality. Was wondering if any rigger has tried it out. It'll probably do the job just as well, but take longer to heat up. I'd recommend staying away from the butane cordless ones, as they do have quite a bit of exhaust heat, and that could be an issue."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #6 April 4, 2011 Any soldering iron etc can be quickly filed down to a sharp knife blade that will work, you dont need the paragear one, or the hot knife tip specifically. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,426 #7 April 4, 2011 Hi Broke, Quotewhat is a good hot knife IMO the best on the market: http://products.mmnewman.com/item/heavy-duty-hot-knife-and-tips/heavy-duty-hot-knife/hk-60? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #8 April 5, 2011 Well thank you everyone for all those options. Time to consider everything. I will have to post up when I make some kites. First old canopy on the chopping block is my old Saber needs 500 to repair it, which is about what I paid for it in the first place. I wonder what will make better kites ZP or F111? Guess I will have to build one out of each to find out.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 2 #9 August 23, 2011 Quote http://products.mmnewman.com/item/heavy-duty-hot-knife-and-tips/heavy-duty-hot-knife/hk-60? JerryBaumchen Thanks for that suggestion. I bought one of these a couple weeks ago, along with their dial-temp accessory, and it's sooo smooth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 August 23, 2011 QuoteWell, you have 2 choices. Choice #1 is to buy a hot knife from Paragear for like $140. Option 2 is to buy a soldering Iron from Hobby Lobby, then buy a hotknif tip from the same store, sold is the wood etching isle. Total Cost: $20. That's what I did, bought a wood-burning tool at Hobby Lobby. I machined the one tip to a thin blade. It heats-up fast and I get a very clean 'cut' without a lot of excess melted material. It works especially good with 0-P. I still have and use that burner (since 1993) and I use it often. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #11 August 23, 2011 QuoteI finally decided what I wanted to do with my old destroyed Sabre. I want to make Kites out of it. My question is what is a good hot knife to use to cut the fabric? I figured it would be nice to give some old nylon a second chance at flight. My recommendation: Search for "Weller WEL8200PK". One of the tips in the kit works well as a hot knife. About $40 at hardware type stores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineed2fly 0 #12 August 24, 2011 Just take the canopy off risers and hook the links to a traction kite line set and go drag your ass around a field ; )"As soon as you're born you start dying. So you might as well, have a good time." -CAKE I'm crazy not stupid. There is a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edge01 1 #13 August 27, 2011 McMaster Carr has good one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 36 #14 August 31, 2011 Quote IMO the best on the market: http://products.mmnewman.com/item/heavy-duty-hot-knife-and-tips/heavy-duty-hot-knife/hk-60? JerryBaumchen Do you know where I can get one of these in 220V "My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,426 #15 August 31, 2011 H Deyan, Try this: Sales@MMNewman.com That is about all that I can offer on your question, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deyan 36 #16 August 31, 2011 Thank you "My belief is that once the doctor whacks you on the butt, all guarantees are off" Jerry Baumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 7 #17 September 1, 2011 QuoteH Deyan, Try this: Sales@MMNewman.com That is about all that I can offer on your question, JerryBaumchen I've got a great one that Gery Douris (RIP Friend) turned me on to years ago. we used it every day in Mfg the Reflex, I'll try to find it in my giant piles of crap that we are still unpacking, I'll let you know who makes it, it's frickin awsome!!! Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
