WCI # 48-Choosing Power Carving Bits by Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton-Discussion Th

[BobD]

Here is the place to discuss the Choosing Power Carving Bits article by Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton

Woodcarving Illustrated - Choosing Power Carving Bits - Fall 2009 Issue 48

[Donna_T]

This article gave good explanations for use of all the bits--and a good variety of them were covered! About the only thing not covered that I use would be the little paper cone-shaped "guge" sanders, but I understand they're not actual bits.

In most cases, it gave the carver a choice of several bits to achieve a desired effect. That's always good.

I like that at the end, it gave a list of a few bits to start a collection of power carving bits. When starting out, it's always so hard to know which to get and we often get duplicate and/or more than we really need.

Good article--good photos--good advice.

Donna T

[Callynne]

That was a great article!! I've been rotary carving for some time and have learned a lot by making mistakes and choosing the wrong bits, this article will be a huge help to new carvers AND a huge help to someone like me, who still has questions about all the bits she hasn't tried!! Thanks guys, great job!! Deborah

P.S. I love the little cone shaped paper sanders Donna!

[Paul_Guraedy]

Bob, I read the article with a lot of interest. Is there any chance that WCI could take this article, laminate the pages and offer them for sale? I would love to have something like this on the wall of my carving shop. Carvers are often asking about bits and this would be an easy intro.

[xsailer]

I've asked severals times for exactly what this edition of WCI #48 offers concerning the fine article of Choosing Power Carving Bits article by Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton. I think the lamination suggestion of Pauls is a good idea and intend to keep this edition close at hand for reference.

Thanks

[Claude]

Bob:
Thanks for posting the article online. This is a fabulous reference for both experienced and beginning power carvers!

Claude

[Ron T]

Bob,

Thank you for posting this article. Perfect timing since I'm going to have to rely on power carving more now.

[Shannon]

You can download the article online (see link above) - print it out at home and laminate it. We don't have plans to sell laminated copies - but it's a great idea!

[squbrigg]

Paul ..... just a suggestion, print the pages off on Photo Quality Paper , 8 1/2" x 11", Kodak or Canon or similar. The weight of paper is much heavier and keeps it shape and the gloss finish will help repel dust.

Bob

[Smitty]

Thanks for the article. I will be trying power carving this winter and know this will be of great value when choosing bits.