A rotary tool can be one of your most useful tools in your gourd tool box.  Along with a quality woodburner, you'll have two of the most used tools a gourder needs.  Given the amount of bits and attachments available, and a relatively low entry point into getting one, I wanted to take a moment and go over the best rotary tools for gourds.  Just to make sure we are on the same page a rotary tool is a handheld power tool (battery or A/C) with a rotary tip that accepts a variety of attachments for a wide variety of tasks. Its compact size, versatility and high speed make it an appealing alternative to large, bulky power tools.  With the best rotary tool, you'll be able to carve, cut, and sand - not just gourds but several DIY projects you may be working on.