I'm new here

[AlKoHoLiK]

I got a dremel for x-mas and i was wondering where i could find plans/ideas for carving. I have already done a few projects with it, just lookin for some advice.

[papasar]

Welcome,
Don't drink and go to meetings!
couldn't resist!
Try looking thru the carvers gallery, ther are plenty of ideas.
Any questions about carving? Just ask there is a wealth of info here.
Bill K.

[Colin-Partridge]

All kinds of that here ask away are you sure you shouldnt be at another type meetingSmile Sarcastic LOL just kidding of course but with a handle like that you left yourself wide open. Welcome aboard and if you come for a visit I like Canadain Club.
Colin

[bubuyia]

Hello newplayer:

I'm a new-arriver too.however ,I've found it useful to everybody who enter into it and look for any answers relative to woodcarvings or outside it.
keeping up contacts and you'll get your needs quickly.
Cheers!yours sincerely,

[Doug Ridley]

If you are interested in power carving with your Dremel I will send you a copy of Power Carving Tutorial for Beginners. Just let me know and your e-mail address. Be advised that it is a pretty long download if you are on dial-up.

[Marci MN]

Hello! I'm a dremel user! What are you leaning twards for projects to do? I've done walking sticks, my last in the round santa, and last night a few wood spirits in branches with my dremel. And today I will be working on a green man pattern from the WCI magazine.

I did find out that I can buy better burrs/bits that are NOT dremel brand. I just bought one that is going to be my favorite just because it removes alot of wood faster. Its a carbide burr/bit. I will share pix of my favorite burrs/bits with name brands if you wish to add on to your dremel arsenal.. *grin*

Here is my first project I did with my dremel tool a year ago. Sold it before I even sealed it. The new owner had to wait until I got it sealed first. These pictures are before a sealer was put on. It was lil black bears climbing a dowel (walking stick) with a beehive at the top.

[Doug Ridley]

AlCoHoLic -- Your tutorial is on the way. Let me know when you get it.
Doug

[Doug Ridley]

Petal-- I can't get your E-mail address to work. Try to send me another message with correct address, and I'll send the tutorial to you.

Now I think I got it sent. Let me know.

Doug

[mik1947]

I noticed several folks use Dremel Tools - which one do you use and how large is the work you use it on?

[Doug Ridley]

I use Dremels as well as several other rotary tools. If you are going to buy a Dremel I would recommend a variable speed with a flexible shaft as a minimum. Depending on your budget you might look at some of the larger flex shafts like Foredom or Mastercarver. As for sizes of carvings, I have carved things from 2 inches to almost 6 feet with power tools. Dremel also makes a large tool, the 732, which I think has been replaced by an even more powerful one. You can do a Google search for Dremel Tools for more info on their newer line of tools.
Home Depot and Lowes both carry the variable speed regular tool with flexshaft. Hope this helps.