Take the time to share our favorite RC past time with some young person. You'll be doing your part to perpetuate the sport and, eventually, you may find yourself a new favorite Flying Buddy!
Here is a little two-part video series I worked up for building your own low-cost, safe, and reliable power supply for heating your hot-wire cutting equipment. The total cost for this unit was about $35.
PART 1
PART 2
Here is the parts list for items used in this build:
Lutron Dimmer Switch (#D-600PH-DK) Nuts and bolts, or rivets for mounting components
Additionally...
An old AC power cord (2 or 3 prong) with appropriate plug Optional Parts I Recommend (from Radio Shack)
Fuse Holder (#270-364) Fuse (250 volt, 2 amp, #270-1023) 120 volt Neon Lamp (#272-0704)
For more information on this project, tune in to TheCrashCast podcast (in iTunes, or at www.TheCrashCast.com), episode #82 (scheduled for release 8/22/10).