I tracked down some web pics of some of these tools for the other TC neo-carvers….
On 2004-08-19 11:39, Benzart wrote:
Sure FinkDaddy, It sounds like a Die Grinder. It most likley has a 1/4 inch chuck and you can get a whole list of good burs for it. it is actually better than a dremel for log sized tikis as it has more power and the burs available are larger. There are steel burs at lowes and Home Depot, but thay will not last long. You are better off getting the Carbide burs. Here is a link to a good supply store. I use them all the time
http://www.treelineusa.com/frames/power.html
Just scroll down to the "1/4" Shaft Extreme Burs" and there you go. you have to click on each one to see the pic.
Good luck..
ELECTRIC DIE GRINDER
http://www.toolking.com/dewalt/view.asp?id=215
KUTZALL EXTREME
http://www.woodcarvingstore.com/RotaryToolAccessories/KutzallExtremeBurrs1-4inShaft.asp
On 2004-08-25 12:44, Mr. Dale wrote:
As far as all this goes and since Aaron asked, I do the rough carving of Tiki's with a chainsaw. I put away my engine powered saws and 'invested' in a craftsman 3.5 electric, automatic oiling beast that I absolutely love. No fuss, no gas, no mixing.
Just add oil, sharpen, plug in and carve em up. And then when I get my basic shape I switch over to my 4" Makita grinder with a Tungsten Carbide Grinding wheel that is the best thing I have ever found.
CRAFTSMAN 3.5 HP ELECTRIC
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1316811399.1093895436@@@@&BV_EngineID=cchladcmglkjlmlcehgcemgdffmdflf.0&vertical=LAWN&pid=07134116000&bidsite=CRAFT
4” MAKITA GRINDER
http://www.makita.com/tools_Item_View.asp?id=78
On 2004-08-25 20:31, Benzart wrote:
The Bigger tikis mean Bigger tools. For the redwood tikis I brought up my big saw A Stihl .090 with a 6 foot bar and full cut chisel chain, No safety stuff for this bad boy….
……. Day 2 was detail and cleanup with my small saw the Stihl .020 . that was finished by noon ….
…The next day was down to chisels and my big 3/4 horse electric reciprocating Flex shaft chisel actually carved the tattoos faster than the time it took me to draw them out…..
STIHL .090
STIHL .020
AUTOMACH WOOD CARVER WCS-100
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Now, a slightly different subject….
PNEUMATIC CARVING TOOLS
Benzart was kind enough to share with me his vast knowledge in this area…
On 2004-08-30 06:38, Benzart wrote:
… Air tools ? I know they don't suck, they Blow…
Here’s my scenario…I have a friend with some extra pneumatic tools and a compressor that he’s not using & might want to barter for some tiki.
Has anyone out there been using air tools for carving? Any Pros or Cons to air vs. power tools? I’m trying to figure this out ahead of time because making this trade will definitely lead to more cash outlay down the line for more pneumatic components. And that means carving more tikis to buy more tools to carve more tikis…
So, should I stick with the power tools or head down the air tools path? Any opinions out there?
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[ Edited by: Aaron's Akua on 2004-08-31 14:05 ]
