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Originally Posted by adciv

I'm applying my safety hat here from work... How hot does that wire get when powered? Also, should there be a cover over it to prevent accidental contact? Burns Hurt.

It gets really hot. I suppose 1500F or so. We require that each student who uses any apparatus or tool have proper training as well as mentor supervision. Moreover, we are a small, rural school and most kids here still have a lot of common sense.

But you raise a good point. I'll put a warning label on it.