Need new carving bits
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Need new carving bits
I know this has been discussed before but just wondering if there's anything new to look at. I just aquired a couple of die grinders so looking for some new bits to go with them. The Ozitos have served me well but time to move on. I have a couple of bits from Kaizen bonsai and they are amazing. I like the changeable cutting tips on them.
I have a dremel for smaller finer work so looking for something to eat the wood. I do have a carbotec wheel for the grinder but sometimes thats to big.
Apart from Kaizen what do you use recommend.
Thanks
Josh
I have a dremel for smaller finer work so looking for something to eat the wood. I do have a carbotec wheel for the grinder but sometimes thats to big.
Apart from Kaizen what do you use recommend.
Thanks
Josh
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Re: Need new carving bits
Between Abortec and Dremel I'm quite happy with the outcome so far...have placed an order of Kaizen's little terrier bits for the Dremel...can't wait to try them soon.
Cheers,
Hal.
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Hal.
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Re: Need new carving bits
Hi Josh,
Go to Tien at Bonsai Sensation, he's got a few nice biting inserts for the Dremel and bigger ones for a standard Drill ... and well priced too! I've been using both for some time now and I'm happy with them! Kaizen stuff is great, but quite expensive.
Cheers,
Rudi
Go to Tien at Bonsai Sensation, he's got a few nice biting inserts for the Dremel and bigger ones for a standard Drill ... and well priced too! I've been using both for some time now and I'm happy with them! Kaizen stuff is great, but quite expensive.
Cheers,
Rudi
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Re: Need new carving bits
Yeah I've got those but need some for the die grinders. Will probably just go the 01 terrier but thought I'd check if anyone's using anything different.Hal wrote:Between Abortec and Dremel I'm quite happy with the outcome so far...have placed an order of Kaizen's little terrier bits for the Dremel...can't wait to try them soon.
Cheers,
Hal.
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Re: Need new carving bits
Thanks Rudi, I've used the bits from Tien. They are good and if on a budget would highly recommend but personally I found the kaizen bits a lot better to use. Yes they are expensive but I guess you get what you pay for. I also like that fact you can change the cutting cup/edge on the kaizen tools. Highly recommended Tiens carving bits if you're not doing a lot of carving or on a tight budget though. ThanksJR_J wrote:Hi Josh,
Go to Tien at Bonsai Sensation, he's got a few nice biting inserts for the Dremel and bigger ones for a standard Drill ... and well priced too! I've been using both for some time now and I'm happy with them! Kaizen stuff is great, but quite expensive.
Cheers,
Rudi
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Re: Need new carving bits
Arbortech make a mini grinder that fits a die grinder, or you can buy one already made up and ready to go from carba-tec
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... th-grinder
and the blade is $32
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... ial-min012
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... th-grinder
and the blade is $32
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... ial-min012
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Re: Need new carving bits
Hi Guys
I got some of my carving bits from Rudolph Spanko, great bits:
rspanko@gmail.com
from memory they were quickly delivered and he does have a good range too.
Regards
BonsaiFan
I got some of my carving bits from Rudolph Spanko, great bits:
rspanko@gmail.com
from memory they were quickly delivered and he does have a good range too.
Regards
BonsaiFan
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Re: Need new carving bits
I got a 3 insert carving bit from Rudi Spanko too - best thing I ever bought
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Re: Need new carving bits
I have the Terrier bit from KAizen, that fits onto my Dremmel. OUTSTANDING
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Re: Need new carving bits
I do have the larger blade for the grinder from arbotec and love it. Planning on getting the mini grinder one day.melbrackstone wrote:Arbortech make a mini grinder that fits a die grinder, or you can buy one already made up and ready to go from carba-tec
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... th-grinder
and the blade is $32
https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodcarving ... ial-min012
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Re: Need new carving bits
Bonsaifan wrote:Hi Guys
I got some of my carving bits from Rudolph Spanko, great bits:
rspanko@gmail.com
from memory they were quickly delivered and he does have a good range too.
Regards
BonsaiFan
Is there a website or catalogue I can look at to see these bits???Bougy Fan wrote:I got a 3 insert carving bit from Rudi Spanko too - best thing I ever bought
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Re: Need new carving bits
Is there a website or catalogue I can look at to see these bits???
Ditto JC
Ditto JC
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Re: Need new carving bits
No you send him an email and sends you some info. He makes the cutting tools himself on a CNC machine. I am not sure if the exchange rate is still the same, but when I looked into it before buying he was cheaper because he uses euros whereas Graham Potter is pounds which are much worse in the exchange rate. Bear in mind this was several years ago, you will need to research it again.
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Re: Need new carving bits
Thanks Bougy, will do.Bougy Fan wrote:No you send him an email and sends you some info. He makes the cutting tools himself on a CNC machine. I am not sure if the exchange rate is still the same, but when I looked into it before buying he was cheaper because he uses euros whereas Graham Potter is pounds which are much worse in the exchange rate. Bear in mind this was several years ago, you will need to research it again.