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Old 08-01-2011, 09:43 AM
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Used the Dremel tool that I got as apresent years ago for the first time as a carving tool. Spray painted over some leaves and removed the wood with various bits to get an idea how to carve with a dremel. Not a lot of detail, but for a first time attempt I'm happy with it. Thanks to all on here who have inspired me with their great work.
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Old 08-01-2011, 10:35 AM
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That turned out great! You can do some nice shaping with a sanding drum too....try leaving a bit of the sleeve sticking out over the drum, allowing it to flex a bit into shallower contours. On large pieces like yours, you might find a small router (laminate trimmer) or larger gouges more effective at removing the backgrounds than a Dremel. The design and the leaves area really good.
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Old 08-01-2011, 10:55 AM
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Thanks for the tip. I do have a router, so that would sure speed up the process. I'll try that on the other railing this week.
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Old 08-01-2011, 01:40 PM
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Nice work Carver! Great tool control for just using a Dremel for the first time.
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Old 08-01-2011, 02:21 PM
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Absolutely beautiful work!
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Old 08-01-2011, 03:47 PM
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Thank you all for the kind comments and encouragement....
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Looks good!
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Old 08-01-2011, 06:01 PM
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Makes me want to try something like that, great job and looks fantastic!

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Very good carving, I think you will be doing a lot more of that kind of carving. Looks good. Merle
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That looks great, neat idea for a deck rail too.
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