Oscillating multi-purpose tool for bonsai carving?

Has anyone tried using any of the oscillating multi purpose tools for carving on bonsai? Conceptually, it seems like they might be a little more precise, since they wouldn't run away from you like a rotating power tool will.

- bob

So, I'm going to go with no, then.

I decided to get an angle grinder instead. Also ordered a lancelot blade.

- bob

Have you considered the Arbortech mini grinder carving set? If not, check it out.

cbobgo wrote:So, I'm going to go with no, then.

I decided to get an angle grinder instead. Also ordered a lancelot blade.

- bob

I believe Bob Preslar posted somewhere before that he have seen the Lancelot blade disintegrate. Please check with him before buying this.

No not a lance-a-lot......poink is right I saw one break in use and the chain wound up imbedded in a wall. The abor tech works on a mini grinder , will do anything the lance-a-lot can and is infinitely safer.

If I was you I would NOT get the Lancelot blade. I have been a tradesman all my life and have worked with many tools for carving wood they all can be wicked but the Lancelot is just flat dangerous. I had 10,00 dollars worth of hand surgery to fix a injury from one. An associate had one catch his pants and go up his leg eventually causing horrific gouging and 27 stitches, nearly making it to his crotch.

Wow, thanks for the heads up!

- bob