[Woodcarver] Roughout Machine

[rtoman at hvc.rr.com]

Hi Kevin

  www.fishcarver.com/wood_carving_duplicator.htm 

  This machine works really well and is not too complicated to build. I built one with quality materials and a Porter Cable router for under $600. It is as good as the commercial units, though perhaps a little less convenient to set up.

  Also, there is a single spindle carving machine called, I think, "Gemini" which is made in upstate New York somewhere and which appears to be the best mid-priced machine available.

  Lastly, if you want quality roughouts in quantity at really fair prices, I would encourage you to talk to Jimmy Bates Jr. at Carving Solutions. He's a list member. I've worked with him in the past and his product and service are exceptional.

  Hope this helps

  Stephan Toman

----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Coates <k.coates at nf.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:39 am
Subject: [Woodcarver] Roughout Machine

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> http://wwwoodcarver.com/WWWList/WWWList.htmlHello everyone. I've 
> been following this list for the past 3-4 years and
> have got lots of useful information from it. I carve a lot of 8-10 
> inchfigures, between 400 and 500 a year. I'm looking to buy some 
> type of
> machine for roughing out my carvings and too take some stress off my
> hands. I would like to know if the power carvers are any good for this
> or would I need some kind of roughout machine. I would appreciate any
> input.
> 
> Respectfully, Kevin C.
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