Microwave Transformer Wood Burning. Reardon describes fractal wood burning in detail in the video above (skip ahead to 7:20).first, people take a discarded microwave and remove the transformer from inside it. This will help you choose the right wood pieces for the project.
I show how i built my lichtenberg wood burning machine from a microwave oven transformer to make lichtenberg figures or fractal burns. Microwave transformers use one of the hv leads connected to the transformer case which is earth ground in a microwave. Use many 10w or higher to total 300,000 ohms which limits the current to 5ma (1500v / 5ma = 300,000 ohms).
I've Put Together A Simple Video Showing How Mine Is Cu.
How to make and wire the microwave transformer for lichtenberg figures burning wood with electricity. Use many 10w or higher to total 300,000 ohms which limits the current to 5ma (1500v / 5ma = 300,000 ohms). You’ll want to find a microwave at least the same size as the box you plan to.
The First Step Is To Determine The Size Of The Microwave You Will Be Using.
Reardon describes fractal wood burning in detail in the video above (skip ahead to 7:20).first, people take a discarded microwave and remove the transformer from inside it. Only incandescent will work, fluorescent or cfl will probably just burn up. I show how i built my lichtenberg wood burning machine from a microwave oven transformer to make lichtenberg figures or fractal burns.
This Will Help You Choose The Right Wood Pieces For The Project.
Determine the size of the microwave. If you do not have a good understanding of electricity, do not attempt this, if used improperly this machine can be dangerous. Microwave transformers use one of the hv leads connected to the transformer case which is earth ground in a microwave.
This Will Only Protect The Transformer.
The size of your microwave will determine the size of the wood burner you make. I have other videos coming that show the details of how i built the.