Power carver. Which to buy??

[Donsexton]

I don't like using shaft tools reciprocating or rotary for reciprocating I use two Automach when one gets hot I grab the other and if you want to use large carbid bits or burrs up to 2" in diameter you need two hands to control them this is why I use die grinders. If you have never used a professional grade electric die grinder with a 1/4" collet and variable speed and top RPM's at 50,000 with 8 amps of power give one a try. Tools such as Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, Matabo around $200

[medicinedog]

Don, could you point me to a couple of threads with samples of your work so I could see what type of carving and how detailed you can get with one of these die grinders?

[drpeal]

I am looking at the turbo 300, or the mastercrver pro. Does anyone have any thought about either of these units or have a better idea?
Thanks

[telecarver]

The Turbo 300 is for extremely fine detail. The MasterCarver Micro-pro is more versatile and still good for fine detail.

[jimmy joe]

The master carver micro pro looks pretty good and the price is right .

[Donsexton]

Originally Posted by medicinedog

Don, could you point me to a couple of threads with samples of your work so I could see what type of carving and how detailed you can get with one of these die grinders?

Ramtool, White Cap, Northern Tools, Granger Tools. Tool Source, Fasentnall, RSC, National Rents. You know pro tool guys that sell pro tools to pros. The big box stores wont have the good stuff.

[BROCKLEHURST]

hi well my name russ aka brocklehurst I power carver beginner. I am also in a wheel chair which mean all tool are siting down. this was same when built the furniture for our home. i use fordom tx table top so easily reach th speech control and power shut off,
ty for welcome

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by Dileon

Foredom SR..you can not beat the quality.... detail can be done with a dremel and good carbide burrs. Later.... save money and get the micro motor if you want to do pro with the details... check prices in various places ... I order from foredom.com that is Blackstone industries, but they are not always the cheapest. I love Smokey Mountain and shipping is free if it is over 150 dollars... I know they are good cause they are number one in book for shipping to Hawaii.. Di

WOW...I've read a lot of your answers to folks who have asked questions on this forum, never, til now, saw that you live in Hawaii......may I ask on which island?

[twowolfdog]

I own a foredom and a High speed carver. My high speed hand piece is from profitable hobbies. If your looking to just add some designs to your turnings I would go with high speed. Profitable hobbies or SCM are both good companies.

[tigerrep]

I use and love my dremel 4000 i use it hard great tool.