Mike Cruz
05-31-2012, 3:22 PM
Okay, so last week I asked if anyone had experience with this burner. IIRC, no one had. Even though there were those positive souls that figured it would be just fine. First of all, I want to thank everyone for thier input. And while I didn't go the route of the Detail Master, the Burnmaster, or the Razortip, knowing that those units did what you all wanted, if nothing else, they and their "specs" were useful in figuring out whether or not the Patriot 500 would work for me.
Cecil, they guy that makes and sells the units (through Ebay under the name Everglades) took his time explaining his product to me over the phone (just leave him an email with your number and he WILL call you). He was running a special/sale for the holiday weekend. So, I made sure to order before the end of the day on Monday. I ordered the Patriot Pro 500 (45 watts) with three pens (my choice of tips, so I got a standard writing pen, a micro tip pen, and a skew) with foam padding from grips...all for $104 shipped.
It arrived today (Thursday). I read the instructions/directions (as he asks you to do), plugged it into the wall, plugged the cord into the unit and into the pen, turned it on, dialed it up to 4, went to get a scrap piece of wood, and when I returned (20 seconds or so later), it was good to go! I "signed" my name like I usually do on my works...in all caps. That went extremely smoothly. So, I started to write in "script". Went well, but when I looked back at it, it was a bit "heavy". I tried again with a lighter touch...WOW! I was thoroughly impressed. It writes almost like...a pen. I haven't even tried the micro tip or the skew yet, but am excited to try them on something soon. Guess my "signature" on my bowls is about to change... And look out Mr. Adkins...I'm gonna be right on your heals with baskets! :rolleyes: :D Hehe, just kidding. I don't have the patience for that...;)
BTW, the unit comes with a 2 year warranty. The pens with a 90 day burn out warranty. Apparently, other pens will work with his units, but obviously, you assume the risks...
And while NO, I won't get any kind of a kickback, if you decide to order one or talk to Cecil, tell him where you heard about it (SMC and me). I'm sure he'd be tickled to hear that a satisfied customer raved about him and his product.
Cecil, they guy that makes and sells the units (through Ebay under the name Everglades) took his time explaining his product to me over the phone (just leave him an email with your number and he WILL call you). He was running a special/sale for the holiday weekend. So, I made sure to order before the end of the day on Monday. I ordered the Patriot Pro 500 (45 watts) with three pens (my choice of tips, so I got a standard writing pen, a micro tip pen, and a skew) with foam padding from grips...all for $104 shipped.
It arrived today (Thursday). I read the instructions/directions (as he asks you to do), plugged it into the wall, plugged the cord into the unit and into the pen, turned it on, dialed it up to 4, went to get a scrap piece of wood, and when I returned (20 seconds or so later), it was good to go! I "signed" my name like I usually do on my works...in all caps. That went extremely smoothly. So, I started to write in "script". Went well, but when I looked back at it, it was a bit "heavy". I tried again with a lighter touch...WOW! I was thoroughly impressed. It writes almost like...a pen. I haven't even tried the micro tip or the skew yet, but am excited to try them on something soon. Guess my "signature" on my bowls is about to change... And look out Mr. Adkins...I'm gonna be right on your heals with baskets! :rolleyes: :D Hehe, just kidding. I don't have the patience for that...;)
BTW, the unit comes with a 2 year warranty. The pens with a 90 day burn out warranty. Apparently, other pens will work with his units, but obviously, you assume the risks...
And while NO, I won't get any kind of a kickback, if you decide to order one or talk to Cecil, tell him where you heard about it (SMC and me). I'm sure he'd be tickled to hear that a satisfied customer raved about him and his product.