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Author:  Riaan1 [ 12 Sep 2015, 10:57 ]
Post subject:  Carving
I'm planning on doing my first bit of carving and first of all i need to actually buy the carving bits
I already have a dremel 3000 so just wondering which cutters are good
Will have a go testing on some test pieces first before i go butchering any of my trees

which cutters are best for doing bulk cutting? I seen somewhere a cutter called the nibbler but i cant seem to find the bugger anymore

Also was looking to get the coarse grade termite burs, Are these any good? any experience using them. http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/termitetm-wood-carving-burrs-coarse-grade-3-2mm-shaft

For finer work was planning to get a set of 6 burs http://www.kaizenbonsai.com/wood-carving-6-piece-burr-set

Not necessarily from Kaizen, will try find the best deals :P

Thanks any helps tips will be much appreciated
Author:  sphagnum force [ 12 Sep 2015, 11:20 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
http://bonsainibbler.co.uk/

The first result for "Bonsai Nibbler" on Google. I've got one and although I'm a relative n00b and haven't done a huge amount of carving I've found it's a great piece of kit, I skimped and went for the cheapest one but in retrospect I wish I'd gone for the long reach one with the built in collet. Grout removal bits are good for bulk removal of smaller sections.
Author:  Riaan1 [ 12 Sep 2015, 11:42 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
Thanks sphagnum been looking for that. Don't no why I didn't just type bonsai nibbler in google. Oooh big price tag in the one with the collet.
Did you find it quite easy to control? Has it ever kicked back while you have been using it?
Author:  sphagnum force [ 12 Sep 2015, 11:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
I find the smaller diameter tools actual kick more, just build up how much pressure you apply and you'll get a feel for it. If you catch Chris at a show you can buy the Nibblers for a bit less, it might be worth firing him an email if you're going to any yourself.
Author:  BobbyLane [ 12 Sep 2015, 12:01 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
Ive been using the ball nosed cutter from Kaizen to good effect, its the one Fangorn/Chris recommends on this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=12929&start=20
Got the longer one, if you're planning to carve deeper hollows, when you get this you won't need another drill bit.

I also use the grout removal bit, you can get the dremel one from BNQ for a few quid, i actually use this one a lot, especially when i want to smooth over tool marks left by the drill bits, looks like this Image on a slower speed its great for smoothing over and touch up. on a higher speed it can be used to make grooves and crevices/ridges and lines.

I also use the small ball termite and the small rotosaw termite, you'll be surprised how much bulk removal you can actually do with these, more so if you are cutting into dead or dry wood, these will have no problem carving into Privet wood.

Heard lots of good stuff about the Nibbler, if i didnt already have the terrier i'd have purchased one. those are all the tools i use.
Author:  Riaan1 [ 13 Sep 2015, 10:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
oh will have a read of that that topic as well. Thank you both for the assistance much appreciated
Author:  Gary Jones [ 13 Sep 2015, 21:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
Piggy backing on this thread if I may - I've not yet done any carving and it's all a bit of a mystery to me at the moment. I've got myself this mini grinder (cheap and cheerful). It came with no instructions for usage. The bits that come with it don't seem to do anything to the wood on my trees that I'd like to carve. Perhaps obviously I'll need to get some bonsai specific bits/burrs etc as per this thread. Can anyone tell me what shapes are used for what purpose or point me in the direction of a good article on the basics of carving?

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Author:  Paul B [Swindon] [ 14 Sep 2015, 09:59 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
The bit that is in the grinder in the photo is for metal, it's a grinding stone.

Get a good one maybe a 'Nibbler'...... http://bonsainibbler.co.uk/ as well as the bits described above

THEN..............

Get a rough piece of wood and see for yourself how they can all work. It's the best way to learn and then use it on the real thing
Author:  Gary Jones [ 14 Sep 2015, 10:34 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
Thanks Paul - It's all new to me. I'll play as you say.
Author:  Sven [ 14 Sep 2015, 14:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: Carving
I'm also completely new to carving, and read this thread with interest!
Recently I borrowed my dad's little Dremel, with a range of small wood carving bits. I was majorly disappointed with how ineffective it seemed to be for anything but fine detailing. As always the conclusion must be that you ideally want the right tool for the job... In my case that means I need to save up for a larger 6 mm grinder, such as a Makita, and get a serious bit like the Terrier from Kaizen.

Read up on tools on the Kaizen site - although they may be slightly biased!!
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