Anyone use Dremel tools for carving?

[LarryEA]

Anyone use Dremel tools for carving?

I want to do some 'spoon' and small 'bowl' carving.

I have a Dremel and want to try using this for carving.

Don't want to spend any more than I have to.

 

thanks all

[Fish]

I have heard of others using one for carving, I would love to try it too. I'm sure with all the attachments you can do some amazing things.

[DonR]

I have used a Dremel for carving and still do occasionally, however I don't like to use it because of the dust. For spoon carving I much prefer a scorp and sandpaper.

Don R

[Lucky2]

I do Larry, all you need is the proper tip to get good results, I do wear a respirator to prevent breathing in the fine dust. I own 5 different dremel types of tools, it's nice to not to be always changing tips.

Len

[amazingkevin]

If it's a dremil rotary tool they are weak ,don't stress(dog it) the motor they will burn out in a second.Make your own flap sander with cloth sandpaper strips and a bolt ,washers and a nut.I have a large 6" one for heavy knock down with a 3/8" bolt 6" long.Probably an 1.5 thick with sandpaper 6" round.I use my battery drill to power this,perfect for bowls.I think it's 80 grit.

[EarltheScroller]

I do a lot of carving with a Dremel. It isn't a strong tool so you do have to take your time. I don't have unlimited funds so make do with what I have...no hurry...so just poke along. I did get the hand tool with a flexible cable. That makes it much easier to use. The Dremel also makes a great drill, with the router base, for making straight holes for fret work. The flower in the link was completely carved with a Dremel. Sorry for not posting it directly...too much trouble from a Chromebook!  https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMKCOxZQm50by7mgXXAFSNkztKXdvRX-tdmuS9Y

Edited October 25, 2015 by EarltheScroller

[kywoodmaster]

I am not a carver but this seems to do a good job,

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=flexible+shaft+grinder

[LarryEA]

I do a lot of carving with a Dremel. It isn't a strong tool so you do have to take your time. I don't have unlimited funds so make do with what I have...no hurry...so just poke along. I did get the hand tool with a flexible cable. That makes it much easier to use. The Dremel also makes a great drill, with the router base, for making straight holes for fret work. The flower in the link was completely carved with a Dremel. Sorry for not posting it directly...too much trouble from a Chromebook!  https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMKCOxZQm50by7mgXXAFSNkztKXdvRX-tdmuS9Y

I got an error  on your photo....could not see it.

[EarltheScroller]

I got an error  on your photo....could not see it.

Sorry.I'll have to figure out a better way to post pics.

[Jim Finn]

I have a "Mastercarver" rotary tool that works similar to the Harbor freight tool linked to.  It cost about $300 more than that one and works well for carving.  If I was on a limited budget I would try the one mentioned, from harbor freight.  My master carver  also has an handset that works like a mini jack hammer with gouges and actually cuts the wood with a gouge, rather than grind it.

[Sycamore67]

I use a Dremel rotary tool with a flex shaft and double cut carbide bits for carving. I have had no problems and not a weak tool. I use it for doing Intarsia. I wish it would burn out and then I go u 'd buy a Foredom.

 

I also use small sanding drums for it. I do carving and sanding over a small down draft table.

[Clayton717]

I have 3 dremels I use for "carving" and sanding my intarsia. 2 of them have the flex shaft. Each one has a different type of carving bit in them and one I keep a sanding drum in. They work great and don't have any issues with them being WEAK, they do get a workout most of the time and no problems for me. They save me a lot of time trying to carve or sand by hand the tight spots my drum sander can't get into.