Tools Stone carvers use - Tiki Carving

J JohnnyP Tiki Socialite Attica, MI Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 1695	J JohnnyP Posted posted on Sun, Aug 10, 2008 3:15 PM On 2008-08-10 14:30, Tamapoutini wrote: Its interesting you say theyre working well on wood because Ive always found they tend to clog up very quickly with wood and/or bone. I've found these are great for wood and bone if you use them at fairly slow speeds. They tend to burn the wood if used at high speeds, but at low speeds they can even be used on resinous woods such as pine. TTT-- If you don't use the "disc" type cutters how do you rough out your carvings? I can understand the bullet and needle shaped burrs for detail work.

On 2008-08-10 14:30, Tamapoutini wrote:

Its interesting you say theyre working well on wood because Ive always found they tend to clog up very quickly with wood and/or bone.

I've found these are great for wood and bone if you use them at fairly slow speeds. They tend to burn the wood if used at high speeds, but at low speeds they can even be used on resinous woods such as pine.

TTT-- If you don't use the "disc" type cutters how do you rough out your carvings? I can understand the bullet and needle shaped burrs for detail work.

Post #400289 by JohnnyP on Sun, Aug 10, 2008 3:15 PM