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  1. 10th December 2013, 07:52 PM #1
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    Question Foredom bits

    So I've got in to more power carving after another member had me over.
    And I showed them how to use there power carving tools ie, Foredom Arbortech

    We had a good play with the foredom and I now find myself saving for one.

    the question we both asked each other was what foredom bits to buy? Ie Typhoon bits
    we went to carbatec and got the large round ball one it was grate

    We all so had a dentist drill and bits

    I'd like to know what Typhoon bits to look in to getting??

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  3. 10th December 2013, 10:51 PM #2
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    Get the Foredom 69130 Angle Grinder Attachment & H30 Hand Piece & then get some SABURR TOOTH Rotary Tools to go on it.
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    I have a power-carving friend, does very expensive things in deer and moose antler.
    He claims that the SABURR bits are the most durable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers View Post
    Get the Foredom 69130 Angle Grinder Attachment & H30 Hand Piece & then get some SABURR TOOTH Rotary Tools to go on it.
    On the same order cliff just the bits I have to sort out
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    If you do look at the Saburr bits only go for the fine ones (yellow) I find the green ones a little too coarse for the speed of the Foredom (great in a die grinder though)
    Some shapes I wouldn't be with out are the large and small flame shaped burrs, the biggest 1/4 flame burrs probably get the most work from me and I'd use the red one (medium/coarse) the most.
    Also the cylinder burrs with the smooth end are very handy for blocking out shapes.
    It really comes down to personal preference and as you're working you'll think "a burr this shape would be handy" and then you go and find what's available.
    If you're working in hard timbers also look at aluminium die grinder bits, they cut fast,clean and don't clog why way double cuts do (I find them WAY to aggressive on some soft umbers though!)
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    [QUOTE=Woodturnerjosh;1730654 If you're working in hard timbers also look at aluminium die grinder bits, they cut fast,clean and don't clog why way double cuts do [/QUOTE]

    I've acquired a good supply of blackwood and this sounds like it might be the ticket. Where can I get aluminium die grinder bits from?
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    Just to make sure we're on the same page I'm talking about the ones listed here as "Fastmill cut" Burs for Carving | Carbide Industrial Burs | 1/4" shank burs | Burrs (I hope I'm allowed to add that link)
    While that's from an american site you can order them from any store that sells Carbi-tool bits and a lot of tool stores have a few in stock.
    This may sound crazy but I usually find them a little hard to control when new but when they dull of a little they are fantastic, and on the right timber with the grain going the right way they leave a beautiful finish.
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    Thanks josh for the help mate
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