Power Carver bits

Will M

Will M

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Was just gifted a foredom power carver but was not given any bits or blades. I started looking at bits and am completely overwhelmed with the amount of them out there. Any recommendations for a good starter set for carving decoys that won't break the bank?
 
I carve mostly cork gunners with cedar or basswood heads.. I have a lot of bits, mostly use1/4, 1/2 and 1 inch bits. I think they are made of carborddum or maybe tungsten; they are very durable and do the job for me.. If p.m.me I can send you some photos via I-phone. If you are doing fancy mantel piece birds you'll want some smaller bits. Sandy Allen
 
Check with your buddies. You're going to buy a lot of bits that you won't use for years. Look on e bay for a few hand pieces. I own 8 hand pieces and use them all.
I use it for gunsmithing, decoys, household repairs, etc. Get a hand piece for small tools, very handy. While you order things, get another shaft and lube.
 
If making decoys, and if you are just starting out, you might want to go with the green saburr bits. At least one Christmas tree and one bullet nosed one. If you are hollowing wood, a round orange Saburr might be a good thing to have. Regarding these bits, yellow ones are quite fine toothed, the greens, medium, and the ornage, coarse. If you learn how to apply pressure, you may be able to do most of your work with the greens, of orange, if you are a bit more adventurous, A sander is also a good tool, although, you CAN sand by hand.
HI, SANDY! Hope to catch you guys ath the show on long island next year, if it doesn't interfere with ohio.
 
As Capt. Rich stated, you will be well served picking-up several handpieces as you progress and get comfortable with the 4-7 bits you use the most. Having them attached to a dedicated handpiece makes the project progress quickly. I have a pair of 8D handpieces for 1/8" bits, and four standard units. A sanding sleeve is a handy additional as well. Toss in a bow sander for general shaping and removal of bit marks.
 
What George said. My christmas tree is around 3/4 inch wide, my bullet nose 5/8, and I'd put a smooth end cylinder in there, around 1/2" all 1/4" shaft. Dating myself I think, but mine are all red. I also have a 7/8" bullet nose extra course for cleaning up the inside of a hollow wood decoy.

George, will you have a booth at Tuckerton or do I just hope to bump into you at the kettle corn vendor?

Jim
 
Jim, because of a conflict with dove season, I have not attended the Tuckerton happening. Perhaps, one year before my demise?
 
Thanks everyone, any recommendations on places to purchase? Amazon seemed to have reasonable prices
 
Contact Willy at the Duckblind. He and Di are good folks and are a very good resource if you need help. Support a small business, it feels good too! http://www.theduckblind.com/
 
Bought father in law a new foredom for his birthday. He roughed out his birds with a hatchet or knife for smaller birds.
Went over on the weekend for progress report. Still using a axe. Found out he had wrapped up in his shirt numerous times and finally snapped the shaft. Ordered 2 new shafts, extra bits and a leather apron. All lasted longer than he did.
 
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