thread burning; what do you use?

[Kevin]

I've only been burning my thread instead of cutting it for maybe three or so years. I had been using cheap soldering irons, but after going through maybe four or five, I decided to try the thread burner Weaver's sells. It does a fantastic job burning thread. The only problem is,it is so light weight and small, I have a lot of trouble controlling it. I never burned myself with the soldering irons, but I burn myself with this all the time. I covered the handle with leather like a maul handle, thinking that would add some weight and thickness, but it doesn't help much.

I even had a Homer Simpson moment when I burnt a finger, recovered, and started to change needle size and grabbed a hot needle the burner had been up against.

Kevin

[Rayban]

I use a Zippo.

[tonyc1]

I use a Bic.

[Double U Leather]

I'm not nearly as technologically advanced as some of you.....I use Diamond kitchen matches.

[Art]

Bovie

Art

I've only been burning my thread instead of cutting it for maybe three or so years. I had been using cheap soldering irons, but after going through maybe four or five, I decided to try the thread burner Weaver's sells. It does a fantastic job burning thread. The only problem is,it is so light weight and small, I have a lot of trouble controlling it. I never burned myself with the soldering irons, but I burn myself with this all the time. I covered the handle with leather like a maul handle, thinking that would add some weight and thickness, but it doesn't help much.

I even had a Homer Simpson moment when I burnt a finger, recovered, and started to change needle size and grabbed a hot needle the burner had been up against.

Kevin

[Casey Jordan]

Mark me down for a bic too.

[joppstack]

I've used a lighter for years and it does the job. Sometimes though when using light colored leather you can burn it if you're not careful. About a year ago I bought something called "perfect end thread burner". It's about the length of a pen and about as big around as a nickel and uses a AA battery. When you push the button it instantly heats the end of a wire loop red hot to cut and melt the thread. When you let off on the button it is completely cool to the touch in about 2 seconds. It really does a good job. I like the fact that it does not have to be plugged in and it's small size and that you don't have to wait for it to heat up. The only negative thing I've found is that if you use it alot it does use up the battery rather quickly. I purchased it online from a sewing supply co.... I can't remember the name. Proleptic sold this tool under a different name, "Pro-thermal pen" I think I paid about $25.00 for it, I think Proleptic's was a higher price, I think around $35 - $39.... Hope this helps..... Neil

[pete]

ask your doctor for a cauterizing instrument. They get them free from the reps. It looks like a big sharpie with a little wire loop. push button, instant on, cools immediately,

Had one for 11 years and haven't used up the (non replaceable) battery power yet!

[Kevin]

We have reps park in our lot all the time for the Dr. next door, I think it's time to start charging.

Thank you, I'll have to give it a try,

Kevin

[Ameliarita]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of burning thread?