Walnut Hollow Creative Woodburner Introduction Value Tool for Beginner Wood Burning, 4 Points (Tips), Wood Burning Pen

Five minutes out of the package and I was burning images onto wood as practice for a wooden picture frame I planned. Although I fancy myself an artist, I've never done wood burning before. This is fun! Great results right out of the box. (My wooden mixing spoons in the kitchen may be in jeopardy.) Having said this, the wood burner looks innocuous enough, but is something to approach with extreme caution. It comes with a metal stand, pictured here. But even the stand will get hot. The package recommends using a pair of pliers for changing out the various tips, and I couldn't agree more. The tool heats up quickly and seems to cool down quickly as well. And it has a snap button for turning it on and off so that you don't have to unplug it all the time. But I'm going to keep the pliers next to it as a habit. I'm also using a remnant of granite to stand the tool and the metal holder on. I'll probably plan a bigger project for this new gadget. Good price. Good deal.

Works well get it

I bought the Walnut Hollow Woodburner to make a few Christmas presents this past year. I am very satisfied with the product. The tool was advertised as the perfect tool for beginners, and that is a very accurate description of it. It was very easy to set up and use. While the placement of the on/off switch was a little awkward (almost right in the middle of the power cord), it did not make the tool any more difficult to use—just be mindful about where you set up to work. The tool came with 4 screw-in tips, and I found the easiest one to use was the flow tip. Some other reviewers mentioned that their tips broke off inside the tool, but I have had no issues with mine so far. I would recommend waiting until the tips cool in order to minimize the chance of this happening. There is most definitely a learning curve with the tool. Because it is a beginner’s type of tool, there was no temperature control, which was a hindrance at times—I had to be very aware of how long I applied the tool to the wood in order to maintain an even looking burn pattern. One minor drawback to the tool was the grip, which consists on very fine raised lines on the body of the tool behind the heat guard. It seems impractical to have such an uncomfortable grip on a tool that is meant for detailed (and therefore time consuming) work. However, any other person can modify their grip so that they do not squeeze tightly. Overall, I would say that this tool is great for beginners to see if they have an interest in woodburning as a craft. Its price lends well to experimenting with a new hobby, and the package comes with a good variety of tips to play around with. My tool has lasted a few months with no major issues; the minor one does not outweigh the overall quality of the product, nor does it affect how the woodburnings come out.

Good quality

This is a perfect beginner's first wood-burning tool. It is light and nimble and easy to make curves and lines. One thing that could be improved is the grip design, a rubberized grip would be better as the handle does get hot at the hot end.

I bought this wood burner in 2014, so it's had over 2 years of use. It's a great learning tool for beginners, very easy to use, no frills, no special knowledge or maintenance required. I made some really cool things with it. However, it's not manufactured to last you a lifetime. Only one tip still stays in my pen - the other 19 that I have won't screw in at all, and I never even used most of them. The tip that does stay in gets looser and more wobbly the longer the pen is on, which makes it difficult to use. The handle has no protection against heat and gets very hot while the pen is on, and this doesn't come with any sort of padded coverage, so you'll have to find your own way of keeping your hand from being burned while you use it. There's no temperature controls, and no indicator to let you know when the tool is on or off. Also, the barrel is kind of long, which is awkward at times, especially if you're burning something small or need to be precise. If you're not sure woodburning will be your thing, or you don't expect to woodburn very often, this tool is probably sufficient for occasional or temporary use. If you're really into woodburning, looking for a great tool, long-lasting, versatile, comfortable to use, for more professional looking results, add the word "professional" to your search and prepare to pay $150 or more. It'll be worth it.

This Woodburner Pen feels a bit "light duty" to me, but it does get the job done. And maybe it will work for a long time, I'll probably never know about that because my woodburning requirements are few. But I would suggest that you be careful and not drop this on the floor or other hard surfaces. I've pulled mine onto the floor twice from the weight of the electric cord pulling on the woodburner. The cord is heavier than the woodburner. I half-expected it to be broken ... but ... so far, so good. I like the small "stand" that comes with this woodburner ... it makes for a convenient place to lay the woodburner down in between "burns" so that you don't burn the table that you're working on. And I like the "on / off" switch better than plugging and unplugging the woodburner, like my last woodburner. And, as other reviewers have mentioned, this woodburner does get hot ... which ... yes ... IS what it's supposed to do. You'll want to be vigilant using this piece of equipment, supervise kids closely if you let them use this, and be careful that the cat or dog (or, like in my case, your knee!) doesn't hit the cord and pull the woodburner onto the floor.

Hi! I found this handy little tool to be rather wonderful :) The other reviews are true regarding it getting hot over time and that the cord can sometimes get in the way, but the latter is merely a position adjustment where laying it out on the table next to the project worked best for me. It is a woodBURNing tool, so you can expect it to get hot after the passage of some time. With the unit I have I found that it occurred a couple of hours into the project but that it seemed to correlate well with my taking a little break and looking over the progress of my work, so it didn't hamper me at all. But if that's when you find that you really are getting rolling with the project they sell rubber cots precisely for this reason that you might want to consider purchasing. Another point to consider is the smell. Some people may find the smell in their rooms/homes of burnt wood to be annoying, so work in a well-ventilated space (maybe using a fan?) or out-of-the way area (also great for concentrating). For the novice, I would suggest starting with bits of wood, even backyard scrap, to give you a chance to warm up (no pun intended :) ) and get the feel for how you handle the tool (its warmth, the different tips, the cord placement, the effects differing pressures exert) and the large or detailed marks you can create. That will give you more confidence and a better feel for how you handle each project. Then before you start on a project, get a feel for the wood grain of the project itself by working alittle on the back of the piece. Different types of wood burn differently. This is a wonderful craft, when you consider the enormous possiblities. Another thing to consider is that you don't have to stop with just the woodburning. This may sound strange, but I use professional grade colored pencils to add dimension to the piece (i.e. the woodburning adds permanence, color and tactile quality while the pencils add vibrancy to specific areas or the entire piece depending on what you want to achieve) then I spray the project with several coats of lacquer. Remember, it's YOUR creativity and YOUR unique style that you are bringing to an otherwise plain piece of wood giving it a whole new purpose. Experiment and allow YOUR inner artist to dictate - work on garage sale furniture, storage boxes, maybe add watercolors, or glue different pieces of material/fabrics/gems to parts of the project - whatever strikes your fancy. Woodburning is a true craft requiring both dedication and whimsy but unlike most crafts the pieces you create last a long time. Hope my review helped - hope it wasn't too long :)...

This tools works very will for wood burning. I really like that it heats up fast and has an in-line on/off switch. Comes with some nibs so that you can work right away. No complaints at all....

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We have received and we have tried it, its very good and easy to use.Good Product help to create designs

Great item for making stencils for my projects- highly recommend it!