[Woodcarver] First post - Tool Question

[dick carter]

>From: "CarvingNewB" <carvingnewb at insightbb.com>

>Good morning to all. This is my first post to the list. I am a beginning 
>carver and have a question regarding the use of rotary tools. I have seen 
>Dremel tools and more expensive, but similarly styled rotary tools 
>advertised for use in carving. I do not have one of these tools but do have 
>an air powered rotary tool that runs off of my stand-up air compressor. I 
>am wondering if this would be an appropriate tool to use for small statue 
>carving. The air compressor has an adjustable outlet psi. I am afraid, 
>though, that even though I can control the top end of the outlet pressure 
>as the pressure decreases I will lose rpm's. The compressor will allow the 
>psi to drop to a certain level before turning on and refilling. Will this 
>be a problem?
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I ocassionally use my air compressor for carving. The drop in compressor 
pressure is something
that you learn to live with. I've found that you can't really do any 
'hogging', just take small cuts.
I've used both my die-grinder, angel-sander and also have modified some of 
the tools for use
with the power chisel.
I don't have a Foredom (that most will recommend). I started with a Dremel, 
then went to
Weecheer. I still use both.
Hope this helps.



Dick Carter
>From the Manadnock area of NH
rhc511 at hotmail.com
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