Optimally, you want to strip with one pass while you have the bulk of the old paint left to protect the wood underneath:
๐ญ) In one hand - you hold the Cobra 1 inch off the work surface, for the initial release of paint (3-5 sec) then
๐ฎ) Immediately back about 6-10" off the surface and hold that "๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐" there (just off to the side) to keep the paint hot/soft (without charring) while with the other hand - you finish scraping and removing ALL of the paint within the heated area.
๐ This method keeps you from damaging/charring the wood with a 2nd or 3rd "direct heat" pass (1 inch off surface), where the wood is no longer protected by the old paint.
๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐: Create a "workflow" - after backing the heat off on Step #2. Slowly move along your work surface to create a constant workflow so you don't have to start and stop.
Always practice on some scrap wood, before you go "live" on your project wood, which may be irreplaceable...and ALWAYS wear your PPE.
More info on infrared paint strippers and paint stripping here -
https://www.myoldhousefix.com/paint-stripping
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