Tacking iron

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Taking iron, Liquid Crystal Reversible Temperature Indicating Strips and Liquid Crystal Thermochromic Sheets

Description

A special tool primarily used for tacking dry mounting tissue, heat set tissue, or other heat set adhesives. Tacking irons are is thermostatically adjustable, often with a range of 200-500F where the temperature is digitally controlled to provide accuracy. Some options include having the shoe of the iron coated with a non stick coating, rounded sides, but a point tip that allows access into hard to reach areas.

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