Carving Bits

[tex048]

Hi all

I have a rotary tool that I have done some carving with.
But I'm have trouble finding bits that will cut through aged/seasoned wood. I've been using dr*mel and bu**ings brand bits so far.

Any advice on where and what type/brand of carving bits people have had success with would be appriciated.

Thanks

[Jamie]

what sort of wood is it mate?

have you tried dremel bit 199, i think thats it, any way it has a head like a circular saw wit a diametere of around 10mm.

jamie

[kcpoole]

I am wanting some carving bits like brett made using Metal thread cutting inserts but have not found any real cheap yet. cna get a 10 pack locally for about $100 but doubt I will need that many

See these threads a while ago

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5251&hilit=carving+thread \

Samurai carver details
viewtopic.php?f=102&t=1505

Also check what is available overseas as they mostly deliver here too

Ken

[Mitchell]

I don't know about others experiences but I personally wouldn't try the Buzzings bits in the yellow packet. I tried them on my figs and they just filled up, I believe because the grooves are not cut deep enough. Maybe others have had better luck than me. They also don't seem to be sharpened enough/dull easily and just bounce off hardwood.

[tex048]

Hi Jamie

It's afew different types if wood,
Olive
Mulberry
Oak
Elm
The trouble I'm having is where the old chops have been made to shorten trees.
Some of the trees are old and the wood/scars are really really hard.

kcpoole,
Thanks for the links to earlier threads. I'll check these out today.

[archie1979]

Hiya Tex,
There is a company in the UK that specialises in these type of carving bits. Kaizen Bonsai In the UK, he also has some great videos on collected stock etc.
Some really nice stuff

http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/index.php?cPath=23_62

Thats the link have a look, I might have to get a few bits myself the workmanship of the bits loooks nice. I have many tools also and have broken a lot of tools in the past. One thing I would say and it was passed down from my dad to me is you always get what you pay for.
If lash out with your hard earned for good quality tools they will last if maintained properly. If you go for something a little cheaper chances are, busted tools or busted, bleeding fingers.
Oh yeah Graham Potter runs this company I think he became a member on here just recently maybe you could PM him for a sweet deal haha

Hope this helps

Archie

[bonsaibruce]

Greetings,
I have a "mini Arbourtech" and it is the easiest to use. It is not cheap but fits on an angle grinder with lots of power.

Mitchell, you should not carve soft figs. It will just rot.

Happy bonsai,
Bruce

[Jamie]

gday guys

I was on the look out for carving bits that are similar to the termites that kaizen sell, I have found a supplier that makes exactly the same thing, but with a carbide steel head instead of the colour porcelien (or whatever it is). I tested them out and have been amazed with the removal of wood. I had one issue with one shaft not being straight, but for the price and the other nine carving bits I got I wasnt to phazed, especially for the price.
here they are, the one that had the bent shaft was the pointed pyramid like one.

carving bits.jpg

I will have to contact my supplier on these but i reckon i could do them at around $15 for the set of 10 plus postage, which wouldnt be to much, but before i can work out a best possible price i need to get set numbers of who wants them, if anyone does before i can get an exact price.

let me know if people are interested via pm if need be and i will start a new thread to get orders sorted. If I do this I will need money up front for them, as I am not in a position to cover people.

thanks guys

Jamie

[Mitchell]

Greetings,
I have a "mini Arbourtech" and it is the easiest to use. It is not cheap but fits on an angle grinder with lots of power.

Mitchell, you should not carve soft figs. It will just rot.

Happy bonsai,
Bruce

Tell that to the 5 inch thick parallel walled cuttings I have . I am aware deadwood in figs rot quick though, I use it to my advantage. I even have one flat chop cutting, massive one, that I have been carving the center out of. I allow it to fill up with water and natural rot out in between sessions.

[Jarrod]

Jamwow, for the right price, I'm interested in a set.

[buddaboy]

jamie, what size shank are they?

[Jamie]

hi guys, I have started a thread in the market place see here -

viewtopic.php?f=102&t=6133

the size of the shaft fits a stadrard collet, i have a 3 mm collet in mine and it is rather tight, so i presume it is 1/8 of an inch (3.2mm) will take one to dads today to get the verniers on them

Jamie