Tools Carvers Use - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Fri, Oct 15, 2004 10:02 AM Very cool thread! First of all the comments on rotary tool speeds helped ALOT! I found that working at slower speeds helped with removing material while higher speeds worked better for finishing. I have some experience with air tools and will tell you that depending on the amount of work you do, will dictate how well the tools work. The reason that most people use electric or gas tools is that there is no reduction in torque. No matter the size or horsepower on air compressors, if you use them alot eventually the pump will have to catch up (unless you go industrial). Ths comes from my days of doing auto body repair. The good thing is that air tools are alot less expensive than power tools.

Very cool thread!

First of all the comments on rotary tool speeds helped ALOT! I found that working at slower speeds helped with removing material while higher speeds worked better for finishing.

I have some experience with air tools and will tell you that depending on the amount of work you do, will dictate how well the tools work. The reason that most people use electric or gas tools is that there is no reduction in torque. No matter the size or horsepower on air compressors, if you use them alot eventually the pump will have to catch up (unless you go industrial). Ths comes from my days of doing auto body repair. The good thing is that air tools are alot less expensive than power tools.

Post #119708 by AlohaStation on Fri, Oct 15, 2004 10:02 AM