The Dremel 3000-2/28 variable speed rotary tool kit drops the power to 1.2A but keeps the versatility to reach 35,000 RPM—more than enough for carving wood.

The wood frame is constructed to move freely front to back and left to right. To control the height of the cutting tool, in this case a Dremel, the frame pivots up and down and the X-axis rail.

I cover the techniques and tools involved, including various carving knives, a handsaw, a spokeshave, and a Dremel Stylo+ craft tool. Additionally, I discuss the importance of finishing touches ...

Dremel tools and powered sanders are commonly used, but each carver will find a set of tools that suits them best. As long as the tool removes wood based on your direction, then you're set.

Dremels are incredibly popular for hobbyists looking for a rotary tool, but they're not the only ones on the market. Here are some other picks.

The best rotary tools can handle small delicate projects and bigger jobs. Here's how the top rotary tools performed in our testing.