•The Kitco Cutter has become one of those tools of somewhat legendary status. During its day, I am not sure it was a big seller and I only used them a few times. But it seems like after the advent of lead-free glass this tool has gained a new usefulness in the neon studio and it has, more than once, shown itself to be a saver of one's bacon. Apparently others feel the same and so there has been renewed interest and it seems I get asked where they can be bought or how can they be built with some regularity. I had previously shared some reverse engineering information but now have tidied it up a bit. It can be found on my blog page at: Kitco Cutter Information and I have also uploaded a copy to the NMG library as well. Happy building!
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This is a fun little video demonstrating a cheap Neon Transformer operation with a little bit of hacking to run a lamp brighter. This is a really great channel for everything circuitry, even though half the time it's way over my head, the more I keep watching the more I catch as the years go by. Enjoy!
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History of electric transformers from Faraday through Lenz, Sturgeon, Callan, Ruhmkorff, Gaulard, Westinghouse and more (+ what Tesla did and didn’t do in the evolution of electricity).
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NMG Welcoming
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I am very pleased to announce that our first election was a success!
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The Neon Makers Guild is looking for a few members to join our Board of Directors
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A few words about some recent neon traveling, including the first ever Neon Symposium held at Pilchuck and our very own first in person Neon Makers Guild Benders Bash held in Richmond, VA.
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The Neon Makers Guild is almost one year old!! Please read our first anniversay blog detailing where we've been ...and where we're going!