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Re: WTB - crystal for 501 - 296 [message #18177 is a reply to message #18176] Sun, 02 April 2023 17:38 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Gary
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Jenneke wrote on Sun, 02 April 2023 17:33
A normal light bulb is getting hot enough to “melt” that plastic? Interesting.

Sounds fun to try.
No, the light bulb is only used to form the shape of the crystal, I use a rework station for the heat, a hairdryer can be used in a pinch.

Here is my rework station.

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