NiChrome wire arrived the other day.
I am using 32 gauge Nichrome 60 (10 ohm/ft)
The plan is to use this wire as a hot wire foam cutter wire to cut the wings and possibly rough out the body of the fusilage.
To power the wire, I have a DC motor speed and direction controller which I connected to opposite ends of the wire.
I stashed this motor controller that can deliver up to 24V inside of a variable speed electric nail file body (don't ask) an attached a super cheap voltage monitor with display so i could see what i was cooking with. Silicone coated wires came forth carrying voltage and were terminated with alligator clips to attach to the nichrome wire.
Pictures will follow eventually...
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