power carver advice please

[bert333]

If you own one I would appreciate knowing which one yio have and why you bought it.
There is the Skil7710 and the Proxxon MOS
Advice welcome. Thank you

 

[woof]

Do you mean the powerfiles ?, if so i've got the aldi one.

Rob

 

[bert333]

Nooooo I mean a power CARVER as per two brands above which take the Flexcut blades.

 

[Baggy]

Nooooo I mean a power CARVER as per two brands above w

A friend has and like the axminster one, fine for smaller stuff.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-amt-multi-tool-kit-prod21208/

or for bigger stuff
http://www.classichandtools.com/acatalog/Arbortech-and-Accessories.html

 

[toilet digger]

try one of these bad boys! http://www.tools-plus.com/lancelot-chain-and-disc.html
got one last year and while its not for the faint hearted, its definately effective :AR15firin:AR15firin:AR15firin

 

[richardww]

i use one of these,http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-axminster-amt-multi-tool-kit-prod21208/
resons i bought it was to try a elctric carver, used it once, and havent botherd again,

 

[bert333]

Thanks guys but I'd like to keep focus on either of these two products if anyone actually uses those.
The ]Skil7710and the ]Proxxon MOS which is more expensive but seems to me more focussed on carving than the Skil7710-

One plus point is the ability to use the Flexcut range of blades- which I can use as a hand or a powered tool
cheers

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

try one of these bad boys! http://www.tools-plus.com/lancelot-chain-and-disc.html
got one last year and while its not for the faint hearted, its definately effective :AR15firin:AR15firin:AR15firin

Jesus that looks like it belongs on a Dreadnought Close combat weapon, or being used as some form of Anti-Zombie weapon.

 

[bobz64]

then there`s this......just need a big lump o wood to have a go at!

 

[red devil]

Two hundred quid??? You must be made of money! What's wrong with a bit of elbow grease?

 

[Stew]

Thanks guys but I'd like to keep focus on either of these two products if anyone actually uses those.
The ]Skil7710and the ]Proxxon MOS which is more expensive but seems to me more focussed on carving than the Skil7710-

One plus point is the ability to use the Flexcut range of blades- which I can use as a hand or a powered tool
cheers

I don't use them.

Proxxon do nice well put together kit in my experience. I find any bits I've used reliable, but it comes at a price. Is the Proxxon almost twice as good as the Skil? I doubt it but then I would also be of the idea that the Skil is overpriced compared to a chisel and mallet.

The Proxxon has a faster stroke rate of 1,000rpm but only has the one speed.
The Skil has a slower top speed but has a choice of 6,500, 7,500 and 8,500rpm.

I would pop over to a woodcarving forum as I bet they could give better advice.

 

[bert333]

Thank you for your constructive comment Stew.