A wood carving machine that has working nozzles is a device that allows you to apply various patterns and inscriptions, as well as images, to the material. In order to perform such work, you can use not only special engravers (the so-called devices). Drills that are installed in dental offices are also great. They are often used by professionals and those who are not able to afford to buy a special tool.
For beginners, woodcarving with a drill can seem like a rather time-consuming process, so you need to get some knowledge and skills before starting work.
In the modern market there are a huge number of interesting devices, accordingly, difficulties can arise when choosing. Especially problems will be for those who are just starting to engage in wood carving.
How to choose?
Thanks to the knowledge of the criteria by which it is necessary to select the described device, one can easily find the suitable option. Often the main nuances are engine power and the number of revolutions. You also need to pay attention to the torque. Unfortunately, modern drills do not immediately include two important characteristics. We are talking about high speeds of work, as well as resistance to increased loads. Because of this, you have to choose between a really good device and a device that can withstand prolonged use. A great option would be the acquisition of two engravers with different specifications at once.
Answering the question of how to choose a drill for woodcarving, it is necessary to note that it is best to purchase a device in which the micromotor is small. It should work at high speeds. A good device would be one that received a powerful engine with a reinforced structure.
Do it yourself
If you want to save on the purchase of the described device, then you can do it yourself. It is necessary to take the electric motor from the washing machine or any other equipment. Moreover, its power should be suitable for such a device. Then you should use the elements of a belt drive. Thanks to them, you can transfer the rotation of the shaft directly to the sleeve of the drill itself. Next, you need to take a flexible shaft, a nozzle in which the working tool will be located. Moreover, if the first two points can be found in the old technique, then the rest - you will have to buy extra. Accordingly, in order to make such a device yourself it is necessary to have some skills and knowledge, as well as make investments.
One more option do it yourself
With your own hands, a wood carving machine can be made even simpler than described above. To do this, you need to buy a flexible shaft. It can be installed on a drill or screwdriver. In this case, you will not need to think about how to connect the electric motor to the sleeve.
Technical Drills
Such devices have high power. Due to this, they are allowed to be used to solve technical problems. Among domestic devices, products from the Profile company can be noted. The range is presented in the form of sleeveless drills that have a pedal. Due to this, working with them is as comfortable and convenient as possible. If you use technical devices that are produced under this brand, then you can perform drilling, grinding and other work. However, it should be noted that such wood carving drills have little power.
The American company "Foredom SR" produces reliable and successful devices. You can install a huge number of nozzles on them, which allows you to perform various types of tasks. It should also be noted that components for these devices will be easy to find in the domestic market.
Mini drills
Fine and small drills are produced, which have a compact drive, sleeve and nozzle. Such mini-drills are made by a huge number of manufacturers.
You should consider the most famous model of wood carving drill. This is Hammer MD 135A. This device is being created in China. To date, the device is in great demand among those involved in carving. A mini drill has a low cost, so worthy characteristics are striking in the eye. There is a kit that includes 40 tools, a rod that allows you to mount the device, a flexible shaft, as well as a drive.
The main technical characteristics of this wood carving machine are that the rotation speed reaches 32 thousand revolutions per minute. Power is 135 watts. It should be noted that the described device has a high build quality. In addition, the body is made as ergonomic as possible, and the flexible shaft allows you to conveniently hold the device in your hands. When the device works, it does not give a lot of noise, as well as vibration. In order to expand the functionality of this device, you can purchase an additional set of tools.
With regards to the standard equipment, it includes special milling cutters for wood carving with a drill, cylindrical devices, as well as cones.
Summary
This article describes how to make a drill yourself. Also presented are the selection criteria for ready-made appliances. The most successful manufacturers and models that should be looked at when buying are highlighted. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that such drills for woodcarving have low prices. For example, Hammer MD 135A will cost the buyer only 3 thousand rubles, which is not very expensive.