Turbocarver Question

[kmeyer]

Hello all, I am thinking about purchasing the turbocarver and getting into woodcarving. Down the road, I would like to do some gunstock carving, but at first I will just practice for awhile on loose wood. My question is, they offer it with a optional misting system that can be turned on or off. Does anyone use this and is it recommended or not needed for a beginner? Thanks all.

[wade clark]

Hi!
Can you post a link to wherever you're looking at the turbocarver? I'd like to see it. It sure seems like misting would slow the drying process and decrease splits/checks.
Wade

[rick-in-seattle]

It is a good machine if you are into gunstock, eggshell, or glass carving.

[kmeyer]

Here's the link. It's for detailed carving so not practical for some projects.

http://www.turbocarver.com/

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I have a "paragrave" its the granddaddy of these carvers...great for glass engraving...haven't tried it on anything else!

[kmeyer]

I just readup on that one and it seems pretty popular. The turbocarver though does not need oiling. I guess I was hoping someone here on the board uses it. Thats always the best way to get a opinion.

[KettleKarver]

Although I don't own one, a friend of mine does. She likes it a lot but warns that it cuts wood very fast. I think she got a deal for the unit with compressor through QVC. That was over a year ago.

FYI - she is able to get a variety of bits from her dentist. After they've come to the end of their useful life in dentistry, his assistant sterilizes them and gives them to my friend. I've used some in my Dremmel with a 1/16" collet. Because of the slower speed, they don't cut as clean as when she uses them in the Turbocarver.