[Woodcarver] Re: choice of woodburners

[Victor Hamburger]

Ned wrote:

> 

>   My wife has promised me a woodburning unit for my birthday. Any 

> suggestions on what I should ask her for? I have been looking at the 

> Colwood detailer from Smoky Mountain and the Mastercarver Burnmaster 

> from Wood Carvers Supply. 


Ned,

I have had the Colwood detailer for years and love it.  I have several fixed 
tips (That is, ones complete with handles) and several of the interchangeable 
tips.  I don't use it a lot, and the tips I use the least are the 
interchangeable ones.  Another manufacturer will tell you that is a terrible 
idea, that the tips break, etc, but I have not heard of that actually being a 
problem for occasional use.  Colood has been around a long time with a good 
reputation.  I would not hesitate to recommend them.  The handles appear to be 
similar in size and grip between the two choices so that may not be a factor in 
your choice.  Colwood has a great many choices of tip shapes to choose from, 
which is something you want to consider when selecting.

	Best,  Vic H