Thank you so much for this info, c0nduit. I really appreciate it. I aim to do carving in the round. I'll see if I can get away with a generic big hook instead of the stand. Would a hook > spring > motor help keep the motor's sound down / keep it from rattling or vibrating the wall/cabinet the hook is connected to? Or is that a non-issue? My bench doesn't support any of the elevated stands they sell.

Thanks for letting me know the big burrs that come with the kit are functional and I had no idea fire is the best medicine for a clogged burr. Thank you also for a look into your workflow. I will pick up the detail diamond files. I anticipate them being very helpful. I'll also get the diamond "detail" burrs cause they're also cheap and it sounds like small diamond burrs will work well enough in moderation. Hopefully those and a basic detail knife set for edges will get me through the first few projects and aim me towards a stronger detail game-- hopefully without acquiring another power tool :]

Am I right to think the small diamond, almost engraving burrs might be OK for very limited detail work? Or would they get clogged immediately and be a huge pain to repeatedly clear out?

Thanks again for 1 -validating my research and 2 - your thorough answers. This is a really big help.