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TribalWind
15th July 2004, 09:41 AM
i've got this neat FLEXIBLE SHAFT GRINDER AND CARVER (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40432)
on the way with bunch of other toys, including this WOOD CARVING HEAD AND CHISEL SET (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42614) attachment to go along with it.

i tried a similar model at a woodworking show. it was whisper quiet,plenty powerful,and very comfortable to hold . i mainly got this to replace my dremel ,and figured it'd work better for detail carving, not sure how the chiselling attachment will work with bamboo! but for $20 seems worth a shot .i really got that for using with wood anyhow.
the motor tool itself was $49 for inside-track members.actually less than some dremels :)
ill let everyone know how they work when they get here which should be this week i hope!

Darrell Allen
15th July 2004, 04:22 PM
hey Matt, I would love to know how this thing works out for you. I lost / burned up a flex shaft on one of the 3 Dremels I have and have been just recently buying some other tools from Harbor Freight because of the reduced cost. Keep me posted on how well you like their unit please, thanks.

mike jansen
4th November 2004, 10:20 PM
hi darrel
how do you carve up bamboo posts? what type of tool do you use?

Mark Meckes
5th November 2004, 02:18 AM
Hi Matthew,
Let us know how these two tools work out.
I always wanted to try out a rotary tool with pedal control...Is it an on/off pedal or does it have variable speed control?
With a hanging overhead motor, the motor's a bigger size, which I'm guessing would be quieter then the smaller hand-held types?...
Sometimes cheaper power tools are noisier, though it's hard to compare tools in a noisey store for how loud they operate.

I'd also like to try out the 'WOOD CARVING HEAD AND CHISEL SET' you linked to, though I don't know if I would like it ...if it's good for fine or rough work or how noisey it is...
I like to use power tools for some basic carving, cutting and sanding applications, as it speeds up the process so that I can spend more time working with hand tools, which takes much longer, but I enjoy the most.

Mark

greg kono
22nd September 2007, 09:40 AM
I want to get a rotary carving tool and adjustable vise after I watched this video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dj3LLLC8rnA