Bonsai Nibbler

[Mainecanoe]

Looking to buy a Bonsai Nibbler for my dremel. Does anyone know where I can purchase these in the USA?

I've seen a few sites in the U.K., but looking for something closer.

Thanks.

 

[JudyB]

Looking to buy a Bonsai Nibbler for my dremel. Does anyone know where I can purchase these in the USA?

I've seen a few sites in the U.K., but looking for something closer.

Thanks.

Good luck would be happy to find something like this here as well. I used to be able to get something similar from a woodcarving site, but they don't carry it anymore.

 

[butlern]

Not the original "Nibbler," but these look like they would efficiently chew and carve:

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-TR750...522624801&sr=1-54&keywords=dremel+accessories

 

[Vin]

Dale Cochoy sells them. You can look him up on Facebook.

 

[JudyB]

Dale Cochoy sells them. You can look him up on Facebook.

I asked him a year or so ago, and he told me he wasn't making any more, has that changed?

 

[JudyB]

Not the original "Nibbler," but these look like they would efficiently chew and carve:

https://www.amazon.com/Dremel-TR750...522624801&sr=1-54&keywords=dremel+accessories

What is a dremel "trio tool"? It says it only fits them, but when I search for that name, it doesn't show me a dremel called that.
EDIT: I read down in the description, and those bits are too fat to fit in normal dremels, and the "trio tool" is discontinued.

 

[Vin]

I asked him a year or so ago, and he told me he wasn't making any more, has that changed?

No, I didn't know he stopped. Hmmm, American Bonsai better jump on the band wagon before someone else does.

 

[Cadillactaste]

What exactly does a nibbles do? Never heard of one...assuming an amazing carving accessory.

 

[butlern]

What is a dremel "trio tool"? It says it only fits them, but when I search for that name, it doesn't show me a dremel called that.
EDIT: I read down in the description, and those bits are too fat to fit in normal dremels, and the "trio tool" is discontinued.

Yeah, missed that. Those will fit a Rotozip tool (which has larger collets that can accept thicker bits).

These shown in my hand should work with small Dremel Rotary tool...

 

[Vin]

Yeah, missed that. Those will fit a Rotozip tool (which has larger collets that can accept thicker bits).

These shown in my hand should work with small Dremel Rotary tool...

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Those gum up very quickly. A nibbler is far superior in removing material by comparison.

 

[bonsai-ben]

I bought them direct from the UK to Florida. Took under 2 weeks to get here. They all broke (I bought 4, shafts suck and are attached poorly to them). So I upgraded to the Terriers and got one of each from https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/bonsai-carving-tools/power-carving-bits-large-shaft and all is now good for carving again. Also recommend Saburrtooths, but buy them elsewhere from a USA vendor much faster.

 

[maria kapra]

My student sells Bonsai Nibbler in different sizes. The smallest one is for dremel.

You can call him.

 

[Lazylightningny]

My student sells Bonsai Nibbler in different sizes. The smallest one is for dremel.

You can call him.

Has anyone used the small dremel nibbler? I'd be interested in some feedback.

 

[leatherback]

All nibblers are top tools. They are made / designed by a guyin the UK who grows bonsai himself so knows what they should do.

 

[Victorim]

I bought them direct from the UK to Florida. Took under 2 weeks to get here. They all broke (I bought 4, shafts suck and are attached poorly to them). So I upgraded to the Terriers and got one of each from https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/bonsai-carving-tools/power-carving-bits-large-shaft and all is now good for carving again. Also recommend Saburrtooths, but buy them elsewhere from a USA vendor much faster.

You sure they were nibblers? More than happy with mine and is worth the cost. Very well made.

 

[bonsai-ben]

You sure they were nibblers? More than happy with mine and is worth the cost. Very well made.

I loved it too. Till they all broke. Sub-par shanks is the problem. If you want the halved bits you're welcome to them. I have them in the tool box somewhere.

 

[bonsaibp]

Get the original nibblers from England pricey but worth every penny. They'll let a dremmel do what before needed a die grinder. I have several, used them extensively and highly recommend them. Well worth the price if you do serious carving, maybe not if you only intend to dabble with carving. Harry Harrington also sells them
http://bonsainibbler.co.uk/shop/

 

[Vin]

@Mainecanoe Since Harry is one of top (probably the top) deadwood carvers in the world I would be taking the advice of Mr. Pressler.

 

[leatherback]

(probably the top)

I would like to see him heads on with Will Baddeley in a carving war :0