Billy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Below is a link to my blog where I have a quick overview of the different micromotors and handpieces I use. There are dozens of micromotors and handpieces to choose from out there, which means there's dozens of opinions. This is just mine so I hope it helps. Mauriora, Billy. http://toi-rongomau.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 love your blog and web site have you ever thought of air tools i still run a dremel but have just got a 40lt compresser with a micro diegrinder which takes all the bits that the tools you use like to here whaether you have try air and what you think by the way love your work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hey Tony. I've been considering air. But for the set up I've been looking into it's quite expensive. For constant high speed and torgue they recommend at least 10cfi for handpiece. Most of the rotary tool compressors that deliver that flow are 3 phase and quite expensive. If you have any more info on air, please let me know. Cheers, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 hey billy what do you know about reciprocating hand pieces? http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=309371&Category_Code=carv-master-hand was looking at this one wondering if it would be worth it or if i should just go with hand tools as im planing on working with a black smith and making a full set of carving knives and chisles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hey Dan. Certain tools suit certain materials. Not familiar with these type of handpieces, but wouldn't really consider it for bone or stone. The woodies might have better advice for you. Cheers, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 hey billy sorry for noty posting sooner what you have said is partly true the compresser you need is a 2 piston with a 40lt tank which ones on normale power mine was brought at rpco but you can get the same from super cheap over there for about 400.00 i think i use a 6mm angle die grinder as well as a air cut of saw fior working with bone as well as a mico die grinder all work well on the 40lt compresser that run on normale single phase power hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace ngata Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Tena koe, billy, Ive been having a great time here, checkin out work and admiring the skill of the artisans on this site, your mahi stands and speaks for itself, the technique sweet and sure handed, the concepts I see in your rei puta, well, the wairua in your mahi is an inspiration to behold, these niho paraoa are fortunate indeed to have fallen into your care. You have my thanks and gratitude for sharing your knowledge, experience and insights on this forum. I am sure that your observations and comments will be a source of reference to me and many others as I set up and start carving again for my whanau . ka kite ano Mace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Kia ora Mace, and kia ora for your kind words. I'm humbled by your comments and wish nothing more than to please and inspire others. Of course, the knowledge is not mine to hold. The only way I can thank the ancestors who have passed on this priceless knowledge, is to share the limited amount I know with those who are interested, and those who will pass it on, and keep our nation's beautiful culture alive. I like to think I'm a small part in this, and simply want to share the wonderful mauri that eminates when I carve, and that is created with all forms of whakairo. Thank you again for your words, as I am still very much learning myself. Please feel free to follow my blog and website, and it would be an honor if somehow, I can be part of your carving journey too. Mauriora, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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