Burning pictures on wood and leather

Points for fine detailed work - sorry - not currently available

PP51 and PP52 points

Made from a flat section alloy which is strong and rigid.
The tip radius is equivalent to that of a fine 26 SWG point (PP10) so it will do the same thickness of line.

The advantages over the old "fine" 26 SWG round wire points are as follows.

• The heavier section metal does not bend or flex so much in use, giving better control.
• The temperature is more stable and does not reduce so suddenly when the tip touches wood.
• It will run much cooler at the low heat setting - ideal for leather work or slow fine detailed work.
• If the point (PP51 only) is turned through 90° it will do a wider line or could be used for shading effects.
• PP52 is dual purpose - one side for fine lines or - just flip over for shading
• The tip can easily be modified by rubbing on an abrasive block to give a bigger tip radius to suit your needs.
• The flat section wire is much easier to squeeze up with pliers when you make your own points
• The flat section can be easily "rolled up" to make effective "solid" points for shading
• The new alloy is a higher electrical resistance so it takes less current and is kinder to your machine.

More about the PP52 points

The dual purpose PP52 point is the same as the PP51 but with one side ground away a little at an angle. This gives a better view of the fine tip as you work. It can be polished by rubbing on a sharpening stone to give a rounded surface. The rounded surface is good for shading effects - just flip the point over for shading or broader lines.
We do not stock the PP52 because, to get the angle of the little facet right for you, it is best if you do it yourself by buying (or making) PP51 and rubbing it on abrasive to suit the angle you normally work at. This is shown below and only takes a few seconds on a stone.

Shaping and polishing stones

These are the same as an "oilstone" used to sharpen chisels, perfect for shaping, polishing and cleaning pyrography points to keep them in peak condition. Double sided ones are best - coarse one side for shaping and fine the other side for polishing. If you do not have one of these you can use some fine abrasive paper or cloth stuck down to a block with double sided tape.