The Engel Hotknife is a great tool for cutting synthetic fabrics, webbing, rope—things that would ravel when cut with scissors. The controlled heat melts synthetics to provide a sealed edge or end. And it is fast and safe. Trigger operated it heats up in 6 or 8 seconds and provides a light to illuminate the area being cut. A cool, comfortable hand grip and a rapid cool down assure safety in use. Blade Sold Separately
Two cutting blades are available for the Engel (neither are included when purchasing the tool - you must buy one or both separately). The 100R Blade is recommended for cutting lengths of fabric and line. The HSO Blade is designed for more precise cutting—sharp corners and detail work. Also available is a Cutting Foot that can be used with the 100R Blade to eliminate the need for a special cutting surface.
Built to last for years the Engel Professional Hot Knife draws 70 watts.
For a cleaner cut when using a hot knife, cut on a hard surface—glass, mirror, Formica.
To see the Professional Hot Knife in action watch the videos below:
Engel Hotknife 110 Volt is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
Thermozite Thermal-Acoustic Insulation has been very popular. Many customers have asked for a quality aluminum foil tape to be used for seams. Please search on part number 102680 to find the new adhesive backed tape.
