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Woodcarving Illustrated

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FALL 2012

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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.

Woodcarving Illustrated Issue 69 Holiday 2014

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