wanting advice on what book or books to buy to learn how to get started with using a power carver. I do alot of scroll saw work and am interested in learning this to add detail to my work as my husband and myself work with two taxidermists.
Which power carver ( in the mid price range) ??? do you experienced carvers prefer?

[BasketballJones]

If you subscribe for 2 years to WCI you'll get a nice Power Carving Manual. Any of Frank Russell's Power Carving Manuals are recommended. For a new carver, I think this will progress your interest. (I wouldn't endorse it if I didn't like it).

WoodCraft Supply Store which is the closest to me in Western PA sells many of the books advertised on this site at their store. I'll go there when I don't wish to wait for the mail.

[David_Aaron_Sercel]

For most of my shaping I use a 1/4 horse power flexibile shaft power
carver that I bought from Harbor Freight Tools. It turns at 15000
rpm and the handpieca that comes with it can take bits up to 5/32 inch
shank. For mine, I bought a handpiece made by Foredom that will
take bits up to 1/4 inch shank.

Here is a link to whare I got it:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40432

I will probably end up getting a Foredom flexible shaft carver eventually
because of its higher speed and because it is reversible.

For detailing I use a Ram Power 45 which turns at up to 45000 rpm
and is reversible.

I also have a Dremal with a flexible shaft that works well for light carving
and detailing.

David

thank you for your advice it has been helpful