Joe G Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I've recently start doing a few small carvings (just some outline carving) though would like to do a few carvings with more detail though the bur bits I have seem too big & bulky for giving me the fine lines I need. If anyone could refer some bur part numbers or any other accessories worth purchasing to use in my Dremel it would be much appreciated. thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi Joe. Welcome to the Carving Path. If I was to be frank, dremels and fine lines aren't really the best of friends. Dremel-style drills, I believe, don't give you the control you need to create fine smooth lines. Micromotors and jeweller-style pendant drills have less movement in the burs and would give you a better result. Gravers are also a good option if you can learn the right techniques involved. I often use cylindrical burs to create lines but use gravers to define them and get better depth. I do carve a lot of antler and generally use a small selection on cylindrical and flame burs. Then gravers and sandpaper. If I could see the sort of thing you want to achieve, I could perhaps let you know how I would approach it, and of course the other members of the forum. Good luck. And once again, Welcome. Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks Billy, good to see a fellow Aussie lad giving a bloke some advice :-) As I said earlier, I'm very new to this (even though I've been wanting to start it for the last 2 years, I actually joined this forum 1 year ago) though I'm heavily involved in the hunting circles here in Aus & have an abundance of antler available to me (no, not from animals which have been harvested but deer that have cast their antlers naturally) so I'd like to start doing a few things with them. I've only carved out a few small logo's at this stage (no dimensionsal depths) though I would LOVE to start doing a few carvings of deer, hunting scenes, etc... I've been looking at the turbo carver http://www.turbocarver.com/thetool/body_thetool.html but thought I better get the hang of things with my Dremel before I start splashing $$$ around. I'll try & get some pictures of what I'm looking at doing & see what you guys here think. Thanks again mate. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi Joe, I agree with Billy about power tools and gravers. They each have their place on our benches. The use of gravers are what differentiates the work from hastily done to thoughtfully completed results. Gravers refine and define details, enhancing the lines where elements connect with one another, and so much more. Several years ago I created a novice video about holding gravers, which I use as scrapers. I have a wider range of tools now, and would some day like to do better versions of tool use videos. Life prevents that currently, so the old one will have to do as an introduction to how tools could be held and moved. Again, it is just an introduction, and the piece being carved is not a tour-de-force, just a means to an end with the demo: http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/index.php?/topic/939-small-carving-instructional-videos/ Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hi Joe. Good to see another Aussie here too.What part are you from? I'm working hard to network as many people in Aus as I can to help each other with tools and supplies. However, I am a kiwi. Arrived 2000 but went back for a few years to give my family a taste of the kiwi lifestyle, had a wonderful time but came back to good old Oz about a year ago. So my carving is heavily influenced by my upbringing and my country's culture. But it doesn't matter what you carve, the principals are the same. As far as techniques go, I would highly recommend learning more about gravers and scrappers. The techniques that Janel demonstrates in her video are reminiscent of Japanese and Russian techniques for carving small scale. There is no other way to achieve the accuracy and control you need to achieve fine detail. You mentioned you want to create more depth and do hunting scenes in your carving. Fantastic. But to achieve the results I'm sure you would like to get, I highly recommend exploring carving tools from nutsuke carving. I'm not saying that you shouldn't get your power tools, in fact I recommend using power tools and eventually getting a micromotor as they are invaluable for any carver's workshop, but the hand tools will achieve results far beyond what you would ever do with a dremel or turbo carver. Especially when trying to recreate scenes in your work. Glad we're in touch Joe. I hope we can help each other out. Drop me a personal message with your details in you want to stay in closer contact. Cheers, Billy. Look at that. My 300th post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony N Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 hi and welcome you could always try regal castings in new zealand for ideas they have very fine bits that fit a dremel i use some my self or find a company thats sell jellwerly tools all the best try using a flexi shaft with the dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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