Hi Dave.
The Dewalt Die Grinder (like the popular Mikita) looks fine for doing what
it does.
Unlike some Foredom flex-shaft tools, it doesn't offer reverse direction
(great for reaching/cutting with the grain on both sides of a deep cut), it
doesn't include variable speed control (though the Foredom foot-pedal will
work fine and leave your hands free) and it doesn't include an 1/8" collet
as well as a 1/4" collet for accommodating a wider selection of bits.
Without the flexible shaft, I don't think you'll be using the Dewalt to
carve daiza, either.
I'd check out
www.woodcarverssupply.com & perhaps order their catalog which
offers interesting detail on tool options (including wood grinders &
flex-shaft carvers) whether you buy them or not. For example, they offer an
accessory that claims to transform a rotating tool into a reciprocal (like
AutoMach) carver.
Good luck.
Best wishes,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "David J. Bockman"
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 2:58 PM
Subject: [IBC] new die grinder
Well my foredom imploded, and I'm in the market for a new die grinder.
Does
anyone have experience with the Dewalt shown he
http://www.northwestpowertools.com/die/dw887.htm
?
Wondering if 3.0 amp is sufficiently beefy for removing large amounts of
wood.
David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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