Hi All,
I have a question for those of you who carve with a
dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
for good detail and one reccommended for soft
material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
info is appreciated.
Lisa
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carving with a dremel tool
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Started on 2002-08-09
carving with a dremel tool
From: lisa sanderson (bikenutct@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-08-09 09:06:25 UTC-07:00
Re: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
From: BB (bburk@harbornet.com) |
Date: 2002-08-09 09:11:48 UTC-07:00
For really fine lines, use a pin, cut the head off and chuck it into the
tool.
You wouldn't think it would cut since it is smooth, but it does...........
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Subject: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
> Hi All,
>
> I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> info is appreciated.
>
> Lisa
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tool.
You wouldn't think it would cut since it is smooth, but it does...........
----- Original Message -----
From: "lisa sanderson"
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Subject: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
> Hi All,
>
> I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> info is appreciated.
>
> Lisa
>
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Re: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
From: BB (bburk@harbornet.com) |
Date: 2002-08-09 09:16:27 UTC-07:00
Also, I keep the dremel tool stationary and move the carving medium.
----- Original Message -----
From: "BB"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
> For really fine lines, use a pin, cut the head off and chuck it into the
> tool.
> You wouldn't think it would cut since it is smooth, but it does...........
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "lisa sanderson"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:06 AM
> Subject: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> > dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> > there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> > wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> > using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> > for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> > material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> > that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> > info is appreciated.
> >
> > Lisa
> >
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----- Original Message -----
From: "BB"
To:
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
> For really fine lines, use a pin, cut the head off and chuck it into the
> tool.
> You wouldn't think it would cut since it is smooth, but it does...........
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "lisa sanderson"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:06 AM
> Subject: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
>
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> > dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> > there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> > wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> > using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> > for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> > material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> > that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> > info is appreciated.
> >
> > Lisa
> >
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Re: [LbNA] carving with a dremel tool
From: Erich Sawyer (riposte9@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2002-08-09 11:30:56 UTC-05:00
I have found that when using a Dremel to carve the white vinyl erasers a round wooden toothpick works best for me. I cut the pick in half then use a X-acto to flatten one side of the point. Surprisingly sharp detail can be obtained using this tool. I have also had great success using this on linoleum carving blocks, red rubber erasers and the pink sheet good stamping material that can be found at Hobby Lobby. Hope that helps.
Happy Boxing,
Erich Sawyer
Omaha, NE p3 f6 FF1
http://letterboxnebraska.8m.com
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Re: carving with a dremel tool
From: defygravity2001 (defygravity@snet.net) |
Date: 2002-08-10 13:36:00 UTC
When we use a Dremel (well, mine is actually a Craftsman brand), We
use bits made for etching glass; I like ball-shaped ones, one which is
needle fine and a larger one for removing larger areas. Bruce prefers
etchers which are conical, with a sander type surface.
We both think that finer detail is easier with hand tools. We use the
power tool on material which is gritty, or crumbly in texture.
Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., lisa sanderson wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> info is appreciated.
>
> Lisa
use bits made for etching glass; I like ball-shaped ones, one which is
needle fine and a larger one for removing larger areas. Bruce prefers
etchers which are conical, with a sander type surface.
We both think that finer detail is easier with hand tools. We use the
power tool on material which is gritty, or crumbly in texture.
Aili
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., lisa sanderson
> Hi All,
>
> I have a question for those of you who carve with a
> dremel tool, I think there are a couple of you out
> there. Do you use the soft carving medium? All I
> wound up with was a pile of fine dust. Perhaps I was
> using the wrong tool bit? I chose a small one hoping
> for good detail and one reccommended for soft
> material. Which tool bit would be best? I have learned
> that no matter what tool you use, patience is key. Any
> info is appreciated.
>
> Lisa