Hot Tools are indispensable pieces of equipment that serve unique purposes.
We offer a full line of hot tools and have the expertise to help you use them to their greatest advantage. We understand their value and benefit over other tools in certain applications.
- Our Heavy Duty Hot Knife (HK-60) is a heavy-duty tool for cutting and sealing synthetic materials. The tool easily slices through materials such as plastics, indoor/outdoor carpet, awnings, and gaskets, sails and creates a neat beaded edge. With resharpenable copper cutting tips and a stay-cool handle, the hot knife is ideal for a wide variety of industrial applications. A controller is also available to provide adjustable cutting temperatures.
- For wood burning and pyrography, we offer our own woodburner that is the perfect tool for burnings designs and art into wood. The heating element sits directly under the tip so the handle stays cool even as the tool reaches 800°F.
- The lacquer burn-in knife is the perfect tool for furniture repair. The wide spatula-shaped tip can melt and smooth lacquer sticks into damaged wood to repair scratches and gouges.
- Our Hot Tools product line also includes foil transfer tools, stencil making tools, hot tacking tools, and archival tape removing tools. Each of these specialized tools makes easy work of embellishing, cutting, positioning and tape removal with the perfect tip for each application.
In addition to M.M. Newman Corporation’s numerous hot tool products, we strive for strong quality control, fast and courteous customer service and also offer just-in-time delivery programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Heavy Duty Hot Knife (HK-60) used for in industrial applications?
The M.M. Newman Corporation Heavy Duty Hot Knife (HK-60) is designed for cutting and sealing synthetic materials in industrial and manufacturing environments. It cleanly slices through materials including plastics, expandable sleeving, awnings, gaskets, sailcloth, and indoor/outdoor carpet, creating a sealed, beaded edge that prevents fraying. The HK-60 features resharpenable copper cutting tips, a stay-cool handle, and an optional temperature controller for adjustable cutting temperatures. The blade is 5/8 inch long, which defines the maximum material thickness the tool can cut through.
Can the Hot Knife cut expandable plastic sleeving?
Yes. The M.M. Newman Corporation HK-60 Hot Knife is well suited for cutting expandable plastic sleeving. It creates a clean, sealed cut that prevents the material from unraveling at the cut edge, an advantage over scissors or blades, which can leave frayed ends. This makes it a practical tool for fabrication shops, cable assembly operations, and anywhere synthetic protective materials are regularly cut to length.
What woodburning and pyrography applications are the Hot Tools woodburner suited for?
The M.M. Newman Corporation woodburner is designed for burning designs, lettering, and art into wood surfaces, as well as other pyrography applications. The heating element sits directly under the tip, allowing the tool to reach up to 800°F while keeping the handle cool for extended use. It suits all types of wood and decorative carving applications, making it a reliable tool for both professional woodworking and detailed artisan work.
Are replacement tips available for Hot Tools products, and how are they selected?
Yes. Replacement and specialty tips are available for all M.M. Newman Corporation Hot Tools products. The HK-60 Heavy Duty Hot Knife accepts the Heavy Duty Hot Knife Tip, Heavy Duty Blank Tip, and Heavy Duty Woodburner Tip. Tips for the woodburner, lacquer burn-in knife, foil transfer tool, stencil maker, hot tacking tool, and archival tape remover are also available separately. Selecting the right tip for each application ensures optimal performance and extends tool service life.
What other specialized tools does the M.M. Newman Hot Tools line include?
Beyond the hot knife and woodburner, the M.M. Newman Hot Tools line covers several specialized applications. The lacquer burn-in knife is designed for furniture repair, with a wide, spatula-shaped tip that melts and smooths lacquer into scratches and gouges in wood. The foil transfer tool is used for embellishing and decorative foil applications. The stencil maker cuts stencils from stencil materials. The hot tacking tool mounts photographs and temporarily positions materials. The archival tape remover is designed for document conservation and for removing tape without damaging fragile materials.