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Old 09-09-2010, 01:20 PM
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Default Re: REALLY, REALLY stupid question about burs!

If you are using a cylinder burr, you could switch to a cone-shaped burr or even a flame-shaped one which would allow you to hold the handset at an angle to the wood and get the area you can't reach now.

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Old 09-09-2010, 03:36 PM
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Default Re: REALLY, REALLY stupid question about burs!

I use sanding cones sold by MID Wood Carving Supplies,they
have a long cone along with it's mandrel, They have these sanding cones in a smaller,size which is great for detailing finish sanding,both cone sizes come in three different grits smooth,medium and course.
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