Advice on wood carving burs

[parkartist]

Hi,

I do a fair amount of wood removal using rotary tools (air grinder, heavy duty and reguarl Dremels). I can easily find burs up to 3/4" diameter, but need to get some that are larger for some upcoming projects. Any good sources?

Also, any suggestions for the best cut on the bur for wood carving?

Thanks.

PA

[gordonrogers]

If you want to shift alot of wood, I've used an 'Arbortech' attachment for an angle grinder. Its a 4" diameter disk with teeth similar to a chain saw. It rips through wood at a frightening rate, flinging shreds of timber in all directions at what feels like 1000 miles an hour.

It leaves an interesting finish, the surface is sort of hairy and shredded, particularly with softer woods

It will also grind through nails, bone, or any other part of your body that gets in the way.

Not for the faint hearted, but ideal for the impatient

[Araich]

I once used a 9inch circular saw blade on a 9inch grinder...

Looking back I cannot believe I was so stupid!

Just starting the thing was like being hit by a bus.

[parkartist]

Thanks for the replies.

I already use the Arbortech cutter, and it's great. I'm talking about the phases after that, in between the Arbortech and the small dremel bits.

Ideally I'm looking for 1"+ ball burs. I found a source, but was wondering who might have experience with a company they already know they like.

PA

[ArbitraryDesign]

There are a few large Kutzall burrs that might work for you.

Kutzalls for Die Grinders (http://www.woodcarvingstore.com/RotaryToolAccessories/KutzallExtremeBurrs1-4inShaft.asp)
(This one has a 1" diameter ball.)

Kutzall for Disc Grinders (http://www.taxidermy.com/cat/19/KKS89.html)
(Kutzall makes more than just this one profile)

I have used these and they really work well.
I don't know anything about these web sites... I just did a Goggle search to show you what I was talking about.
The price on the wheel seems high to me, and you may be able to find all of this stuff cheaper somewhere else.

Robert

[Aurora]

www.leevalleytools.com

I find them an excellent sourse of tools for woodcarving. Everyyear there seems to be something new in the catalogue. I have bought dremel sander drums that are as big as three inches diameter, but I have to use it on a standard drill instead of the little dremel as the shaft is too wide. I've also tried the lancelot but, like chainsaw bits, leaves a pretty rough finish.