Stone Carving: Q&A + Gallery... - Tiki Carving

T Tipua Member Canberra, Australia Joined: Mar 07, 2007 Posts: 114	T Tipua Posted posted on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 5:30 PM The bullnose holes should be a semicircle/crescent rather than a "V", but this takes some practice to get just right, preferably on a bit of softer stone scrap that won't kill your burr. The trick is to alter the angle subtly as you drill to get the slight curvature that wil allow the cord to thread through easily. Thanks Paipo. I guess a fair bit of practice is needed to get the ox-nose (niu-bi? I can speak a little chinese but my grammar is terrible) holes done right. I'll definately give it a try. I'll take your advice and practice on some soapstone, or a slab of cold lard - there's not much difference, only the smell. :)

The bullnose holes should be a semicircle/crescent rather than a "V", but this takes some practice to get just right, preferably on a bit of softer stone scrap that won't kill your burr. The trick is to alter the angle subtly as you drill to get the slight curvature that wil allow the cord to thread through easily.

Thanks Paipo.
I guess a fair bit of practice is needed to get the ox-nose (niu-bi? I can speak a little chinese but my grammar is terrible) holes done right. I'll definately give it a try. I'll take your advice and practice on some soapstone, or a slab of cold lard - there's not much difference, only the smell. :)

Post #301311 by Tipua on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 5:30 PM