If I make something (a mask) and need to add fine details to it after it cooled, could I use a wind-resistant lighter to carefully reheat the surface?
1345777
Yes, but you may get some black discoloration from the lighter, but it should just wipe off unless you over heat it.
1162537
Foil will disrupt the heat flow when cooking directly into foods. Cast iron is a great cooking surface by itself. You CAN wash it, but the best practice is to lightly abrade the surface with a plastic scrubby, maybe a very dilute soap solution, then rinse, dry thoroughly, then coat with mineral oil (won't go rancid), heat to about 200 deg for an hour, cool, store. That's all it takes. A slight food residue after cleaning won't be a problem because heating it just carbonizes it, adding to the protective layer. Keep doing it for a decade, or five, and you'll have an outstanding tool!!
1391724
You can,but for ceramic you dont need the high heat one, just the regular temperature version. This one is for exhausts etc..
721839
It can be heated. I used it to make craft foam armor for cosplay. A really easy way is put the foam between 2 sheets on newspaper and run an iron over it for 10-15 seconds the foam should be bendable and once that's done it holds it's shape really well.
2215819
Yes just be sure to fully extinguish the flame and reseal the canister. Allow to cool before storing.
1590944
I wouldn't expose it to open flame, but perhaps if you put aluminum foil under it.
1584544
A heat gun, lighter or torch is adequate. With open flame methods avoid discoloring or burning the heat shrink tubes.
781543
NO, it won't get that hot, you need a forge for that. Lead has a much lower melting point.
892590
No problem just keep the heat at meduim low and adjust the moisture vents. No need for foil.
705719
I think an open flame might destroy the vessel, and certainly its brushed stainless steel finish. It's insulated, in any case, which would probably make direct heating unsatisfactory.
164010
Hmmmmmm.... I wouldn't immediatly after. Maybe give it 5 or so min?!? I am not sure there would be anything heat resistant that would do the same job!
1304196
I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with what reflowing or reballing is. I use it for soldering stain glass pieces. It's effective if I'm soldering pretty close to it. If my iron is burning really hot and producing a lot of smoke I angle it directly over what I am working on.
1830830
I sell baked goods made prior to my festivals I attend. But I wouldn't recommend putting a grill or any other open fire under it. However if you plan to hang lights or plug in a heater or fan you will have no problem. Hope this helps!
2227042
Given the price of this equipment, I would be reluctant to experiment with it. But, theoretically it should be OK, I mean the thing is riveted sheet steel, right? My real concern would be the soot. You would most likely have to totally re-season it.
304752
I'm sure you could..but you'd be heating a very large area..I would use a solder gun to melt old solder..which is typically 700 to 750 degrees..
544497
Use at your own risk. While the plastic face mask is rather thick, it is plastic. Depending upon how close you plan to get to the heat source, I personally would not use this to deflect heat
790125
There's a gasket between the pieces at the bottom. You can melt it if you crank the thing up really high without anything in it. Forgot mine while preheating it and the gasket was smoking. Never had a problem when there was stuff in it though. Also ... too hot for too long and the handle can get really hot.