I've been wanting to try it out for burning patterns into guitar bodies. The first thing that came to mind was using a sewing machine foot pedal as an on/off switch on the mains input side, since it would sort of double as a deadman switch. Well, that and some kind of current limiter across the output windings so you don't immediately eat shit if you manage to short the leads (e.g., putting them too close together or getting your solution/electrolyte mix wrong).
OK, that and dummy thicc lineman's gloves and coveralls. I wouldn't want to go near one of those contraptions (not even my own) unless I were kitted out to go climb an electric pole.
I just use a surge protector since I kinda DIY'd the neon sign transformer to work for what I was doing. There are transformers you can buy that are kitted out to do this specifically but they're more expensive.
I've been wanting to try it out for burning patterns into guitar bodies. The first thing that came to mind was using a sewing machine foot pedal as an on/off switch on the mains input side, since it would sort of double as a deadman switch. Well, that and some kind of current limiter across the output windings so you don't immediately eat shit if you manage to short the leads (e.g., putting them too close together or getting your solution/electrolyte mix wrong).
OK, that and dummy thicc lineman's gloves and coveralls. I wouldn't want to go near one of those contraptions (not even my own) unless I were kitted out to go climb an electric pole.
Edit: Your desk looks awesome, by the way.
I just use a surge protector since I kinda DIY'd the neon sign transformer to work for what I was doing. There are transformers you can buy that are kitted out to do this specifically but they're more expensive.