Terrier alternative? (Carving)

[Victorim]

Are there any decent cheaper alternatives to Graham's Terrier bits for heavy carving?

I can appreciate the craft and machining in these.. but not really willing to part with £60 for a bit.

http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/the-lit...-power-carving-tool-for-hobby-rotary-machines

 

[Dav4]

Are there any decent cheaper alternatives to Graham's Terrier bits for heavy carving?

I can appreciate the craft and machining in these.. but not really willing to part with £60 for a bit.

http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/the-lit...-power-carving-tool-for-hobby-rotary-machines

https://kutzall.com/collections/burrs... these can be sourced directly or from amazon and on line woodworking supply companies

 

[Stickroot]

This is a $15 harbor freight die grinder with a 1/2 round carbide router bit that costs $25 at blowes. Removes wood Faster than the terrier with a little less control. I rough with it and go to my Foredom for the rest.
Be careful with tools!

 

[Victorim]

Will find a router bit on my travels then. Cheers both. Was looking for something a similar shape, which is unique I guess.

 

[Dav4]

Will find a router bit on my travels then. Cheers both. Was looking for something a similar shape, which is unique I guess.

A wheel shaped carbide burr approximates what the terrier does... I have and use both.

 

[BobbyLane]

Are there any decent cheaper alternatives to Graham's Terrier bits for heavy carving?

I can appreciate the craft and machining in these.. but not really willing to part with £60 for a bit.

http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/the-lit...-power-carving-tool-for-hobby-rotary-machines

have you tried this site http://bonsainibbler.co.uk/

you could get away with just using a small termite rotosaw, a dremel with the drill bit that comes in the box and a rotary wire brush. i use a nibbler for bulk removal. not used my terrier for a while, does what it says on the tin though.

 

[jeanluc83]

I have a 1/4 round nose carbide router bit that I use quite a bit. It is small enough that it won't really get away from you. It takes a bit longer to remove material than the larger bits but why are you in such a hurry. The faster it removes material the faster you can get into trouble.

I got it off ebay for about $10. Search "Freud 18-104 Round Nose Carbide Router Bit" and you should be able to find the same one.

I would spend some money on a good quality die grinder. I have a Makita GD0601 that I picked up new for less than $100.

 

[BrianBay9]

If you're putting a router bit on a die grinder you might want to consider an independent speed control to slow the thing down. My understanding is that the router bits are rated for a slower speed than most die grinders produce.

 

[Victorim]

Have a rotary tool, 10 to 33k rpm.

Thanks again. Better idea what I'm looking at now.

@BobbyLane £60 again though! Well if I do end up grabbing one of these, if you rate the nibbler better, that's good enough for me.

 

[Maros]

Try to contact Rudo Spanko (via facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rudolf.spanko). He is producing decent stuff in good quality and reasonable price. I work with his products for a while and I'm satisfied.
He makes products for Dremel and Makita as well.
Shiping to UK should not be a problem.

 

[Victorim]

Try to contact Rudo Spanko (via facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rudolf.spanko). He is producing decent stuff in good quality and reasonable price. I work with his products for a while and I'm satisfied.
He makes products for Dremel and Makita as well.
Shiping to UK should not be a problem.

Sound mate. They look good.

What sort it price does he charge for the chipping bit? Or even a package?

 

[Maros]

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Sound mate. They look good.

What sort it price does he charge for the chipping bit? Or even a package?

He has prices from 20 up to 50 euro. Write him and I'm sure he will give you complete info. In case you want his email address just pm me and I'll send it to you.

 

[just.wing.it]

Try to contact Rudo Spanko (via facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rudolf.spanko). He is producing decent stuff in good quality and reasonable price. I work with his products for a while and I'm satisfied.
He makes products for Dremel and Makita as well.
Shiping to UK should not be a problem.

Damn, those are some aggressive bits! Very nice!

 

[my nellie]

have you tried this site http://bonsainibbler.co.uk/
you could get away with just using a small termite rotosaw, a dremel with the drill bit that comes in the box and a rotary wire brush. i use a nibbler for bulk removal. not used my terrier for a while, does what it says on the tin though.

It's been some time now that I have been trying to find the european bonsai forum but it seems the webpage has problems. You saved me time!
I have bought the nibbler. The manufacturer used to be member of that forum like me.
Very good quality and performance and does not have differences from the terrier.
This is the nibbler

this is the terrier

As regards to R. Spanko

Try to contact Rudo Spanko... ...

his corresponding tool was (at the time I contacted him) more expensive than the nibbler.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

@Stickroot can you use your mad skillz and make something like these?

 

[my nellie]

This image is more accurate in presenting the tool. Comes with spare parts, too.

 

[Victorim]

This image is more accurate in presenting the tool. Comes with spare parts, too.

Grrrr.. see a serious weakness here.. been vaping for 4 years and use mech mods and rebuildables.. so shiny-itus is strong with me..

 

[Stickroot]

@Stickroot can you use your mad skillz and make something like these?

I have made similar cutters for machining applications and use those same carbide inserts.
My business cards say that we make anything, out of any material, anywhere and any time you need it.

 

[Stickroot]

I myself have learned not to get to caught up in the perfect little tool for the job. I have found that it is more efficient and more satisfying to just get in there and do it with two or three tools instead of one. And done!

 

[Stickroot]

I myself have learned not to get to caught up in the perfect little tool for the job. I have found that it is more efficient and more satisfying to just get in there and do it with two or three tools instead of one. And done!