Power Carving Equipment ??

[woodsmoke]

I plan to carve kitchen spoons, with possibly other styles later.

I have some carving knives/chisels, with others on order for hand carving (no hatchet/axe work for me).

I am also thinking of using power tools such as Foredam to rough out the pieces.

What grit Kutzall burrs work best on hard wood?

And is the Foredom a good choice; model?

Thanks

[Eric.]

The Kutzall burrs in a die grinder would be good for small things like spoons.  You might also look into some solid carbide burrs.  Harry has some decent ones for good prices...

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-type/burrs.html

For bigger carving like furniture or sculptures take a look look at Arbortech.

http://www.arbortechusa.com/view/woodworking/

[wtnhighlander]

A 60 grit equivalent bur and disk from Kutzall work well for general shaping. You'll need a gooseneck scraper, or something like a Guinevere sanding system for the hollows of spoon bowls.

[Tpt life]

Scorp

[shaneymack]

I have some of these carbide typhoon bits made by foredom for the die grinder. They are pretty sweet

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=69808&cat=1,130,43409

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[woodsmoke]

Eric, the solid carbide look aggressive . I will work with a cylinder burr for a start and maybe try a solid with more experience. I saw the Arbortect cutters demo'd at the Baltimore show. Very impressive and hungry.

My first and second (only ones) were difficult to sand the concaved part. A scorp will be a help. Actually I won a bid on eBay for a hook knife tonight which should make a nice addition to the arsonal. 

Is the Foredom unit large enough for shaping a Maloof rocker? That may be in the future .

Any  thoughts on a Wecheer unit? Is it better than a Foredom?

thanks Shaneymack for the burr list.

Ron