My new power carver. - Tiki Carving

T tikigap Tiki Socialite St Augustine, Florida Joined: Jan 19, 2006 Posts: 841	T tikigap Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 7:30 AM Be aware that the Weecher (and prolly Foredom) recip hand pieces are to be run in a forward direction only on Foredom Flex Shaft Units that have the reverse feature. I blew one up running it backwards. Also be aware that the recip hand pieces are not meant to remove lots of wood. I've already worn mine out by making it work too hard. Flexcut Power Gouges are the hot lick. They are expensive and require sharpening as stated above, but they are well worth it. Also as stated above, there's no substitue for mallet chisels - you'll still want to get a set.

Be aware that the Weecher (and prolly Foredom) recip hand pieces are to be run in a forward direction only on Foredom Flex Shaft Units that have the reverse feature. I blew one up running it backwards.

Also be aware that the recip hand pieces are not meant to remove lots of wood. I've already worn mine out by making it work too hard. Flexcut Power Gouges are the hot lick. They are expensive and require sharpening as stated above, but they are well worth it.

Also as stated above, there's no substitue for mallet chisels - you'll still want to get a set.

Post #228751 by tikigap on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 7:30 AM