Walnut Hollow Creative Woodburner Value Pen for Beginner Woodburning

Five minutes out of the package and I was burning images onto wood as practice for a wooden picture frame I planned. Although I fancy myself an artist, I've never done wood burning before. This is fun! Great results right out of the box. (My wooden mixing spoons in the kitchen may be in jeopardy.) Having said this, the wood burner looks innocuous enough, but is something to approach with extreme caution. It comes with a metal stand, pictured here. But even the stand will get hot. The package recommends using a pair of pliers for changing out the various tips, and I couldn't agree more. The tool heats up quickly and seems to cool down quickly as well. And it has a snap button for turning it on and off so that you don't have to unplug it all the time. But I'm going to keep the pliers next to it as a habit. I'm also using a remnant of granite to stand the tool and the metal holder on. I'll probably plan a bigger project for this new gadget. Good price. Good deal.

Love this thing! Was starting out on the woodburning and didn’t want to spend too much off the bat. This product is reasonably priced and works very well! Easy to use, although it doesn’t have “temperature controls” just an off and on switch it heats up fast and gets the job done so imma give it 5 stars on the temperature. It also comes with several different tips easily interchangeable and is comfortable (enough) to use. Might need a small extension cord, I did, but other than that it’s a perfect starter kit for anyone wanting to get into the craft but not wanting to spend a lot on it.

I bought the Walnut Hollow Woodburner to make a few Christmas presents this past year. I am very satisfied with the product. The tool was advertised as the perfect tool for beginners, and that is a very accurate description of it. It was very easy to set up and use. While the placement of the on/off switch was a little awkward (almost right in the middle of the power cord), it did not make the tool any more difficult to use—just be mindful about where you set up to work. The tool came with 4 screw-in tips, and I found the easiest one to use was the flow tip. Some other reviewers mentioned that their tips broke off inside the tool, but I have had no issues with mine so far. I would recommend waiting until the tips cool in order to minimize the chance of this happening. There is most definitely a learning curve with the tool. Because it is a beginner’s type of tool, there was no temperature control, which was a hindrance at times—I had to be very aware of how long I applied the tool to the wood in order to maintain an even looking burn pattern. One minor drawback to the tool was the grip, which consists on very fine raised lines on the body of the tool behind the heat guard. It seems impractical to have such an uncomfortable grip on a tool that is meant for detailed (and therefore time consuming) work. However, any other person can modify their grip so that they do not squeeze tightly. Overall, I would say that this tool is great for beginners to see if they have an interest in woodburning as a craft. Its price lends well to experimenting with a new hobby, and the package comes with a good variety of tips to play around with. My tool has lasted a few months with no major issues; the minor one does not outweigh the overall quality of the product, nor does it affect how the woodburnings come out.

I have used this product for over a year now and it works amazingly.

This is a perfect beginner's first wood-burning tool. It is light and nimble and easy to make curves and lines. One thing that could be improved is the grip design, a rubberized grip would be better as the handle does get hot at the hot end.

I bought this wood burner in 2014, so it's had over 2 years of use. It's a great learning tool for beginners, very easy to use, no frills, no special knowledge or maintenance required. I made some really cool things with it. However, it's not manufactured to last you a lifetime. Only one tip still stays in my pen - the other 19 that I have won't screw in at all, and I never even used most of them. The tip that does stay in gets looser and more wobbly the longer the pen is on, which makes it difficult to use. The handle has no protection against heat and gets very hot while the pen is on, and this doesn't come with any sort of padded coverage, so you'll have to find your own way of keeping your hand from being burned while you use it. There's no temperature controls, and no indicator to let you know when the tool is on or off. Also, the barrel is kind of long, which is awkward at times, especially if you're burning something small or need to be precise. If you're not sure woodburning will be your thing, or you don't expect to woodburn very often, this tool is probably sufficient for occasional or temporary use. If you're really into woodburning, looking for a great tool, long-lasting, versatile, comfortable to use, for more professional looking results, add the word "professional" to your search and prepare to pay $150 or more. It'll be worth it.

This is a decent enough woodburner for the price and for my occasional use in crafting. No complains

I delayed buying this because the idea of burning the edges of my mesh with this made me really nervous —and I DO recommend you use caution because this obviously gets really hot. That said, it’s pretty easy to use. Wrap the cord around something heavy so it can’t fall on the floor and make sure you have something to actually put the tool down in (I use a cast iron pan) because if you leave it on the counter it will definitely flip off (very disconcerting). Use care around children or pets and wear a mask if you’re burning plastic! But it cuts through mesh really easily & is simple to use.