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By Bob Duncan
When you’re using a flexible-shaft rotary carver, a speed control makes
the tool much easier to manage. I prefer a foot pedal because it leaves my
hands free to hold the tool and project; I press harder to speed up the
tool and take my foot off the pedal to stop it.
Many pedal speed controls are available, but the all-metal Low Boy
pedal by Lucas Dental has a few features that make it especially useful.
Designed for use by dentists or people making dentures, the Lucas
Dental speed control has a low profile so it is more comfortable to use
for long periods of time. I also like the heavy metal box behind the metal
pedal; I can feel around with my foot to find the speed control.
The Lucas Dental speed control is available for $36 from the
manufacturer, 800-332-5573, lucadent@verizon.net.
Why would you want specific clothing to wear
while you are carving? I never thought about it
until I tried Blaklader Workwear. Now, I have
trouble carving in street clothes while my work
pants are in the wash.
Blaklader Workwear, made in Sweden, is
designed for hard use. The fabric is durable and
resists staining, but is comfortable to wear. The
clever pockets hold fasteners, marking tools, and
even a mallet. But for me, the most useful feature
is pockets designed to hold kneepads.
When working on a large project, it’s not
always possible to get the project up on a workbench.
I usually start off kneeling, but then end up standing bent
over to finish after my knees start to ache. I’ve tried the
kneepads that strap on but, over time, the straps dig in and
rub my flesh raw. The Blaklader work pants come with sewn-
in pockets to hold kneepads. The pockets eliminate the need
for straps and hold the pads right where you need them. The
pads are easy to remove to wash the pants.
Blaklader also makes a tool vest and a line of shorts.
I find the vest useful, but the shorts do not have the
kneepad pockets.
Blaklader work pants are available in several colors.
The pants cost around $70. Visit www.blakladerusa.com
or call 800-948-6452.
Blaklader Workwear
Lucas Dental Low Boy
Speed Control Pedal
Put kneepads
in the specially
designed pockets
and kneel in
comfort wearing
Blaklader pants.
product
review
The Lucas speed control pedal
lets you use both hands
when using a rotary carver.