Thread Zap - thread cutter

[modeller_masa]

Hello,

I purchased portable soldering iron for rigging. This small and portable iron burn threads up to 1000℃.

 

 

 

This is my review video.

 

Poly - Best cut & tip scorching

Cotton - Best cut, but never try to scorch a tip

Nylon - Best cut & tip scorching

 

In the last lecture, Strategic Detailing Part II by Chuck Bauer, he shared a tip for burning shrinkable nylon thread when he made a 1/350 scale models. This iron is a bit dangerous for scorching the nylon thread, but I would say it may be more stable than a matchstick.

 

Also, be careful when storing the iron. Its protection cap is vulnerable, so that it is best to remove the AA battery after work.

[modeller_masa]

I tested another way to shrink nylon thread. I used a digital temperature controlled soldering iron and set it at 250℃, which is slightly lower than the melting point of typical nylon, 265℃. As a result, I was able to control the shrink speed and area successfully.

 

The nylon's melting point is from 220℃ to 265℃ in general, so please test your nylon thread before applying the soldering iron.