Workbench Countertop: high voltage burn traces in plywood and pouring an epoxy surface
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Time to upgrade my workbench's countertop! I got tired of the old OSB bench top surface, so I used a 4'x8' sheet of Luan plywood and hit it with my 15kV neon sign transformer to create some Lictenberg burn traces. Then, I poured 2 gallons of epoxy (roughly 0.1" thickness) over the top.
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Epoxy I used during the process:
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Mixer:
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A Transformer that has similar specs to the one I am using:
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30kV cable:
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Great job! Far more informative than most epoxy and/or arc burning videos I’ve seen
Looking at a project (smaller than this) for a computer desk for my other half and your video explained literally everything I needed! Thanks mate
The burn is beautiful. Epoxy try pouring different layers closer together time wise
Also try stone coat countertops brand. I find non yellowing and the option to sand or matt finish and thicker pours
You gave me so many ideas in this video
Thank you
Lichtenberg engraving is a technique primarily used in carpentry. Thousands of people injure themselves using various techniques of carpentry & construction every year. This does not indicate that any of these techniques should be put out of use. It is of great importance that anyone choosing to practice with an unfamiliar technique to do their due diligence to understand & practice safe and effective methods. I recommend learning how others have been injured and avoid making the same mistakes.
Great work.
3:33 holy shit i thought the power was still on when you hit it with the wet rag lmao
Similar to when I built CRT TVs. 30kv hurt like a son of a bitch but low current. Thanks for helping clarify some better alternatives then a magnetron or similar
Yeah; I see guys monkeying around with microwave oven transformers quite often here on youtube. A tiny mistake with one of those can be lethal, despite the low(er) voltage. Most of them will produce nearly 1A at 2000v before they saturate...well above lethal levels. It's easy on a project like this to lose focus for a split second and try to adjust something on the table. I have several of them for various projects, but don't use them for wood burning. Too dangerous IMO. The neon sign transformer would hurt like crazy, but probably wouldn't kill you. Fortunately, I've never been hit with it...
Sorry, you just answered my question.
COME ON!! POUR IT MAN!!! Don't do anything half way!!
WAS THE SILICONE CAULKING NECESSARY?
Matt, is there any difference in use, between a neon sign transformer or micro wave transformer? Bob L
Yes; there is. A current regulated neon sign transformer is much safer than a MOT. A NST will burn at higher voltage and lower current, while a MOT will burn at a lower voltage and higher current. The NST produces a better-looking (IMO) pattern with small intricate detail. A MOT burns less detailed, deeper traces. I highly recommend avoiding the MOT; the biggest reason is safety. Without a ballast, getting shocked with one of those will very likely be lethal. Getting shocked by a NST will be incredibly painful, but would most likely not be lethal.
No a guy lost his finger. Blew it right off
This is not safe. Where is the dead man switch?