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PVC projects are already trending this year! With your new FortiFlex tool you can make creative patterns in PVC for an upcycled lantern-like glow in any space.

by Dremel ®

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

9100 Fortiflex Heavy Duty Flex Shaft Tool

Model # 9100

TOOL

SM20 Saw-Max Tool Kit

Model # SM20

ACCESSORY

EZ544 EZ Lock™ 1-1/2" Cutting/Shaping Wheel

Model # EZ544

ACCESSORY

561 MultiPurpose Cutting Bit

Model # 561

ACCESSORY

Dremel 117 Carving Bit

Model # 117

ACCESSORY

SM500 Wood & Plastic Carbide Wheel

Model # SM500

Materials

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Dremel 150 1/8" Drill Bit
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4" diameter PVC pipe (we used about 40" length)
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Color Spray Paint
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Electrician Tape
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LED battery-powered candle

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

Step 1

Begin by selecting the size of lamp you wish to create. We created a tiered effect by cutting our lamps to three different sizes: 9", 13" and 18" tall. Measure and mark your cuts. Secure your PVC in a vice or hold it firmly against a lip on your workspace. Using your Dremel Saw-Max fit with a SM500 wheel, cut along your marked line. Depending on the size of your LED candles, varying diameters of PVC pipe may work for you. We chose using pipe 4" in diameter. To complete a full cut through the pipe, you may find you'll need to rotate the pipe as you cut it. To do this, release pressure on the pipe slightly so it is still secure but can be rotated. With your free hand securely holding the end of the pipe, turn the pipe towards you very slowly as you cut along the marked line.

STEP 2

Step 2

Next is the fun part- cutting or carving your selected pattern into the pipes! The NEW Dremel FortiFlex tool delivers the power & precision to make detailed patterns and designs even through thick PVC. You may choose to freehand or use a stencil for your lamp. We chose to layout a geometric pattern on our PVC, taping it off with painter's tape. The EZ544 Cutting Wheel worked well for our straight lines. If your pattern has more curved lines, we recommend using a 561 Multi-Purpose Cutting bit or 117 High Speed Cutter for an etched effect.