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Ultra-High Speed Air Turbines
We carry ultra-high speed tools from Turbocarver™, Powercrafter™ and NSK. All of these tools will spin 1/16" dental burs (often called "FG" or friction-grip burs) at speeds between 320,000RPM and 400,000RPM (there is virtually no difference in cutting ability anywhere within this range). At those speeds, you can carve almost any material - including wood, most metals, glass, antler, bone, even stone and eggshell!
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Turbocarver™
This is smallest ultra-high speed tool we sell. The USA-made, Turbocarver™ is an ideal entry-level hobby grade tool that is small, lube-free and runs at speeds up to 400,000RPM. It is dependable, comfortable and economical. Should servicing be required, it will be necessary to send the unit back to the US manufacturer.
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Powercrafter™
Great value in an industrial quality tool. The USA-made, 400,000RPM Powercrafter is the most powerful of the 3 units we sell (it's also the loudest). All metal construction and built to last. Requires occasional lubrication (takes less than a minute). Turbine is user-replaceable and kept in stock.
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NSK Presto
This is the "top of the line"; as good as it gets in ultra-high speed tools. Typical of NSK tools, the Japanese-made, 320,000RPM Presto is lube-free, silky smooth, and very comfortable (it's also the quietest of the 3). Features an easy, twist bit release. The turbine is user-replaceable and in stock.
We have a full selection of high-quality FG (FG stands for "friction-grip") 1/16" shank burs to fit your ultra-high speed air turbine.
Carbide burs - are used on all "softer" materials like wood, most metals, eggshell and soft stones (soapstone). Single-cut carbide burs leave a smooth cut, while cross-cut burs cut cooler and more quickly, but they leave fine ridges.
Diamonds - are essential for hard materials (like stone and glass); they will also work on softer materials (like wood). Stone burs are great for texturing and smoothing softer materials as well as pre-polishing in hard materials.
Rubber polishers - give a fine finish in most metals, but they must be used at reduced speeds or they will disintegrate.
All burs (except rubber polishers) are rated for use in ultra-high speed handpieces up to 450,000RPM.
Will a UHS tool replace any of my other tools? Will it make them obsolete?
A). No. A Ultra-High Speed tool will compliment the tools you are currently using - it won't replace them. UHS tools are meant for very fine, precise detail work. For most carvers wishing to use power tools, this would be the third power tool purchase. First choice would be a flexshaft tool (Foredom™) for bulk removal, rough-out work and sanding of large areas. Second would be a micro motor for smaller carved detail, texturing, and fine sanding. The UHS tool is unmatched for fine detail work, but it will not work for bulk carving or sanding. Still not sure? give us a call!
Dura-GRIT Abrasive CuttersTough tungsten-carbide cutters for tough jobs. Very aggressive yet leave quite a smooth finish. We rate them between a Ruby Carver and a Typhoon bur. They're very controllable and they last and last. Grit will not tear loose and the edges stay sharp. All have 1/8" shanks.
Hawk Portrait, 2 DVD set with over 105 minutes of instruction by Sue Walters, including 20 minutes of tips and techniques. Includes 16 page booklet, 2 patterns. Complete a hawk in 10 lessons from one of the world's best woodburning artists.
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