What is fractal burning and why is it banned?
Death prompts ban on fractal burning. Fractal burning, also called Lichtenberg, is a process that creates images such as these on wood using high-voltage electricity and a conductive solution.
How many people have been killed by fractal burners?
As of this writing, July 2021, there have been 30 people killed using a fractal burner that we know of. There are definitely more, but they just haven’t been reported in the media.
How dangerous are fractal generators?
While used to create art and abstract objects by burning fractal patterns into various materials such as wood and acrylic, these generators are extremely dangerous. They contain live accessible wiring components and are unsafe for any use or handling.
Can fractal wood burning cause high voltage injuries?
Christopher C. Richardson, DO, is a physician who published in 2020 a case study on a patient that suffered extensive injuries due to a fractal wood burning. This is the first full length article to be published on this type of high-voltage injury. Dr.
What is the American Association of Woodturners‘ policy on fractal burning?
It is the policy of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) that the process known as Fractal Burning is prohibited from being used in any AAW-sponsored events, including regional and national symposia, and that AAW-chartered chapters are strongly urged to refrain from demonstrating or featuring the process in chapter events.
Are fractal wood-burning generators safe?
With five fatalities and one critical injury in the last several years within the province, the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario (ESA) is warning against using high voltage energy sources such as microwave oven transformers or similar components to manufacture fractal wood-burning devices called Lichtenberg generators.