Thread: A carver by any other name...

Trying again with the photo hope that it works this time.

No joy with the picture, Kcam, but I got the idea: it's a DIY sanding pad. Jim sells good ones already made . The sticking of velcro hooks to supports that suit you is a good idea, you can do that also with artist knives to reach fiddly spots. They work very well. At the moment I am looking for something that chomps through wood, I think I got sanding covered (but If I can't repair it, I will need a new flexible shaft )

Has anybody tried the carbatec carving miner?

Originally Posted by kcam

Trying again with the photo hope that it works this time.

You have to upload the photo to the forum first, not point to one on your hard drive. The following link shows you how to upload photos

Posting Pictures to Your Post - Woodwork Forums

Thanks for your advice should get it right next time....still coming to grips with the site navigation...Kerry

OK, I sucked it (for 5 minutes only). The Saburr disk meets my expectations, it offers the level of aggressiveness and control I was looking for. It is good for shaping but leaves a reasonably smooth finish. For anything finer a sanding pad would be easier to use, IMHO.

The coarsest Saburr and the coarsest KA would be virtually indistinguishable were it not for the colour. The cast of the Saburr is a bit rougher, there is a noticeable discontinuity of the pattern on a diametre line. There is no brand and no indication of where it is made. Maybe they all come from the same place, Vern?

Time will tell if the durability is as good as you claim, Wayne.

Maybe I should have opened this thread in the carvers' forum...

Ken & Earnest yes I am sorry about this but I didnt realise this fact until later replies. But Hey! at least we have introduced our selves and I will look for the other products anyway. I have the same problem with my wifes pyrography supplies many of the decent products WE have to ship in from the US.

keep well
Brian