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SKILL LEVEL beginner

Itching to get creative in the workshop? Whether you're making small home repairs, a wooden spoon or a spaceship, carving wood is all about patience, tools and timing. From choosing the right wood, to picking the right Dremel accessories, this guide to woodcarving for beginners should help you get started.

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

4300 High Performance Variable Speed Rotary Tool

Model # 4300

ACCESSORY

Dremel 114 Carving Bit

Model # 114

ACCESSORY

134 Carving Bit

Model # 134

ACCESSORY

9905 Tungsten Carbide Carving Bit

Model # 9905

ACCESSORY

Dremel 107 Engraving Bit

Model # 107

Tools & Accessories

Materials

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Ax
1
Sharpening stone
1
Carving knife
1
Dremel Flex Shaft
1
EZ SpeedClic: Finishing Abrasive Buffs
1
EZ SpeedClic Mandrel
1
Detailer's Grip attachment

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Choose your basic woodcarving tools

There’s really not a lot to it. Here's what you'll need if you're just starting out: A Carving Knife: Purpose-built knives intended for whittling tend to have fixed blades and longer handles. Invest in a good knife – it will be worth it. An Ax: Here’s your chance to be a lumberjack, because an ax is an essential tool. Get a small ax that you can grip easily. A Sharpening Stone: Carving wood will eventually dull any blade, so a good ceramic sharpening stone is essential. Angle the blade between 10-20 degrees and swipe it back and forth across the sharpening stone.

STEP 2

Choose your Dremel tools for carving wood

Raring to go? All Dremel® Multi-Tools can be used for carving. It’s best to use the Flexible Shaft with the bigger Dremel tools, as this will make maneuvering much easier. The Dremel accessories you can use for carving are: · High Speed Cutter 7.8 mm (114) · High Speed Cutter 7.2 mm (134) · High Speed Cutter 4.8 mm (192) · Engraving Cutter 2.4 mm (107) · Tungsten Carbide Cutter ball tip 3.2 mm (9905)