Hot Wire Cutter

[morin]

I've got the Hot Wire cutter from GW. I've put in 2 D Duracell Batteries, fixed the wire where it should go, but it isn't heating up. I've tried putting the spring in both ways. This hasn't worked. Help!

[faramirsmumma]

Lol, you bought a GW hot wire cutter?!? there's your problem

But seriously, it should work fine, maybe it has faulty wiring? Were i you, i would take it back before taking it apart....

Out of interest, how much did it cost you??

[morin]

oh I got it working ... had to press down on the metal thingy.

It cost me $40.00 au. It's a little hard to make the wire stay in place but that's just details

[NightHunter]

$40.00 youve been had mate, there available for about £5.00 and that definately converts to alot less than $40.00. even brand new frm gw there about 12 quid, and for what they are thats a rip off, bateries arent even supplied,

[NightHunter]

ok im sorry, i jus realised how stupid that was, australian dollars, hmm silly me, i was finkin u wer talkin bout us dollars in wich case the exchange rate is alot different, i take it back

[faramirsmumma]

No mate, even with the exchange rate, your still right.
5 quid = roughly AU$12
12quid = roughly AU$30
It's a little bit less then that because the dollar is at .42 pounds.
Morin, i sure hope it's worth every cent... Did you shop around before hand?

[NightHunter]

a tip for morin, make sure that wire is incredibly tight, use a pair of plyers to pull and wrap it tight, this is for better results, also, it may seem hard and a bit tricky to use at first, and you may not be getting the smothe or round finish you want, try our on a few old clumps of polystyrene first to practise.