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Microwave Transformer Wood Burning. I have other videos coming that show the details of how i built the. I've put together a simple video showing how mine is cu.
I've put together a simple video showing how mine is cu. Only incandescent will work, fluorescent or cfl will probably just burn up. How to make and wire the microwave transformer for lichtenberg figures burning wood with electricity.
The size of your microwave will determine the size of the wood burner you make. If you do not have a good understanding of electricity, do not attempt this, if used improperly this machine can be dangerous. Use many 10w or higher to total 300,000 ohms which limits the current to 5ma (1500v / 5ma = 300,000 ohms).
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. How to make and wire the microwave transformer for lichtenberg figures burning wood with electricity. I've put together a simple video showing how mine is cu.
I have other videos coming that show the details of how i built the. This will only protect the transformer. You’ll want to find a microwave at least the same size as the box you plan to.
Microwave transformers use one of the hv leads connected to the transformer case which is earth ground in a microwave. I show how i built my lichtenberg wood burning machine from a microwave oven transformer to make lichtenberg figures or fractal burns.
