carving machine

[Robbie]

Hi, I am having a lot of trouble with arm pain from carving. I was looking into the best hand carving machines to help rest my arm

[Just Carving]

Can't help you much on a power carving tool. But before investing in one for the sole reason of pain while carving, you might want to see if you can alleviate the pain situation. You can have pain from repetitive motion while using any tool. You can also have other problems from power carving, i.e. reaction to the dust, irritation from noise, etc.

Check this link out:

Wrist Problems

It's not a discussion on arm pain but the advice there might help you get rid of the pain and save some money.

Bob L

[Donsexton]

I use all types of grinders I don't like using a flex shaft rotary I prefer die grinders. It's probably the way I use them but they wear my arms and hands out. I do have a power tool that is so easy I can use them for 8 hours straight. They are pricey but they work so good and run smooth I can sit in my recliner with the TV on and work on small to medium size carvings. They are not loud and no dust and flexcut makes cutters in every profile. I use two of them when one gets hot I pick the other. I show you a picture of my cool little Automach reciprocating tools next to full size gouges they are serious tools.

[John_C]

Robbie what kind of tools do you use there are several kinds of carving tools from palm to full size with mallets?
what kind of carving do you do? dumb question are your tools sharp?
how much time do you spend at a session carving?
when you say carving machine are you referring to Dremel type carving with rotary tools?
or power chisel type machines?
how long have you been at carving years days?