[bbeery]

I am not really interested in Pyrography and know absolutly nothing about how to go about doing woodburning. But, I recently bought an inexpensive woodburner for detail work on walking sticks and canes. The unit I purchased is a "Nibsburner" Model P-1400. It came with a knife point and cost a little over $100.00.
My question is related to the temperature control. When I turn the unit on to the lowest setting, the tip gets immediately red hot and I can't seem to burn light lines, even with very light strokes. It leaves big burnt lines that aren't what I'm lookimg for. Do you think the thermostat is mal-functioning? i.e. sticking and making a much higher temperature. The settings on the dial go up to 9 but can't imagine any hotter setting then when it is set on 1.
Isn't it possible to have the burner at a lower temperature and only burn thin, light colored burned lines, or do I just need to practice, practice, practice....then practice some more?

[Lindy]

Hi there,

I can't say I've heard of that brand of burner. Usually with temperature controlled pens you should be able to get a low enough temperature setting that you can burn very lightly. It sounds to me like the thermostat is mal-functioning. Maybe someone else here on the forum knows more about this particular brand. I use a Razertip which I couldn't imagine trading because of the quality and reliability of the burn.

Good luck!

Linda

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

thats the problem with getting "by" with a cheaper whatever, been there done that! I always end up buying what I should have in the first place LOL......I also have a razortip and can easily control the heat.

[Eddy Smiles]

bbeery....

I have a Coldwood and I couldn't be happier! I can work with a totally cold tip or turn the darn thing up to high that it practically vaporizes the wood.... great control.

Howeevr, according to their website ( http://www.nibsburner.com/home.htm ) the Nibsburner Model P-1400 should have full potentiometer control over the 58 watts of power. If you have the potentiometer turned all the way down and the tip is still getting red hot then it sounds like your unit is defective.

Why don't you email them at info@nibsburner.com with your questions?

[WOODIE13]

Good answer Eddy.

Regardless of what you buy, or what price you pay, there is a lemon in every lot and it sounds like a bad thermostat.

Let us know what comes about on this, interesting to see the customer service.

[Pyrographer]

Originally Posted by bbeery

I am not really interested in Pyrography and know absolutly nothing about how to go about doing woodburning. But, I recently bought an inexpensive woodburner for detail work on walking sticks and canes. The unit I purchased is a "Nibsburner" Model P-1400. It came with a knife point and cost a little over $100.00.
My question is related to the temperature control. When I turn the unit on to the lowest setting, the tip gets immediately red hot and I can't seem to burn light lines, even with very light strokes. It leaves big burnt lines that aren't what I'm lookimg for. Do you think the thermostat is mal-functioning? i.e. sticking and making a much higher temperature. The settings on the dial go up to 9 but can't imagine any hotter setting then when it is set on 1.
Isn't it possible to have the burner at a lower temperature and only burn thin, light colored burned lines, or do I just need to practice, practice, practice....then practice some more?

I am familiar with the Nibsburner but don't use them. As others have said, it really doesn't matter what burner you have or what the cost it should work properly and actually $100 is NOT a cheap burner. I'm assuming it was bought new and should be under warranty. Most burners have a warranty only against manufacturing defects but if the burner is poker hot at the lowest setting there is something wrong with it and you should contact the manufacturer immediately.

Typically a detail burner (which is what you have) has temperature settings. As an example it might go from 1-10. It shouldn't get poker hot until somewhere around 7-8. At the lowest levels such as 1-2 it should barely get hot producing almost no color. At 3-4 you will get a bit more heat with light brown.

Like most of the others here I use the Razertip which doesn't sell for much more than the "inexpensive" Nibsburner. It is used by both carvers and flat burners and has a 3 year unconditional warranty.

Nedra Denison

[bbeery]

Thanks Linda, Eddie and Woodie for the help. It seems the burner themostat was stuck. Oddly enough, I went back out to the shop after posting my question and ran the burner for about an hour, then suddenly it started working properly. I was able to burn thin lines on a #4 setting.
Will give it another try today and see if it preforms properly. If not Eddy, I'll contact the WEB site you sent.
And Hi HO, sorry we don't all have the resources to by the top of the line like you, though it must be nice to flaunt it.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by bbeery

Thanks Linda, Eddie and Woodie for the help. It seems the burner themostat was stuck. Oddly enough, I went back out to the shop after posting my question and ran the burner for about an hour, then suddenly it started working properly. I was able to burn thin lines on a #4 setting.
Will give it another try today and see if it preforms properly. If not Eddy, I'll contact the WEB site you sent.
And Hi HO, sorry we don't all have the resources to by the top of the line like you, though it must be nice to flaunt it.

that was not the way I put it, but if it makes you happy!

[Pyrographer]

The Razertip is not much more expensive than what you have. Just FYI I sell the single output burner with one pen for $124.75 (it includes a heavy duty pen and heavy duty cord) so nobody here is flaunting they have top of the line and top of the line doesn't necessarily mean top dollar.

Yes, a lot of people here have Razertip but they are mentioning it because it's a great burner at a very reasonable price, not because they are trying to flaunt it in front of you. I don't think anyone here was trying to offend you in any way. Please don't take offense at any of the comments that were made here. Hi Ho and everyone else that owns the Razertip does so for one reason, it's a great burner. They are not trying to put you or the Nibsburner down.

Nedra