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Post by perkins17 on Jul 25, 2022 20:24:39 GMT -5
I bought a used Dremel at Goodwill today, and was wondering what nova point grit sizes to get to get for carvings. I am figuring that I'll use 100 grit sintered bits for roughing them out. I think medium bullet nova's would work for me but was wondering what sizes of grit to use. Thank you in advance!
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 25, 2022 20:55:20 GMT -5
I’d go for a much more aggressive burr with regards to shaping and removal of substantial amounts of rock. Thank you for the tip. Maybe 80? I'm kinda clueless on the following grits though. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 25, 2022 21:03:32 GMT -5
Perk, you're probably going to want to rough your carvings in with something like 60 grit burs. Then I might go to a 100 to smooth them out a bit and then use the regular sequence in the Nova points that you would on wheel, i.e., 80, 220, 280, 600. From there I would switch to felt points with diamond paste (or diamond bort and extender) to finish up with the pre-polish and polish. Remember, on the felt points you will need one for each grit size and need to keep them separated to avoid cross contamination.
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 25, 2022 21:28:10 GMT -5
Perk, you're probably going to want to rough your carvings in with something like 60 grit burs. Then I might go to a 100 to smooth them out a bid and then use the regular sequence in the Nova points that you would on wheel, i.e., 80, 220, 280, 600. From there I would switch to felt points with diamond paste (or diamond bort and extender) to finish up with the pre-polish and polish. Remember, on the felt points you will need one for each grit size and need to keep them separated to avoid cross contamination. 60, okay thank you. I figured cabbing grits translated to carving somehow, but I wasn't sure. It would make it a lot cheaper for me to use paste rather than a ton of the points. Thank you so much for taking the time to write that all out, I really appreciate it. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 25, 2022 21:52:28 GMT -5
Perk, you're probably going to want to rough your carvings in with something like 60 grit burs. Then I might go to a 100 to smooth them out a bid and then use the regular sequence in the Nova points that you would on wheel, i.e., 80, 220, 280, 600. From there I would switch to felt points with diamond paste (or diamond bort and extender) to finish up with the pre-polish and polish. Remember, on the felt points you will need one for each grit size and need to keep them separated to avoid cross contamination. 60, okay thank you. I figured cabbing grits translated to carving somehow, but I wasn't sure. It would make it a lot cheaper for me to use paste rather than a ton of the points. Thank you so much for taking the time to write that all out, I really appreciate it. My pleasure! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2022 22:11:30 GMT -5
perkins17What’s your plans Nicholas?! You got me curious! 
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 25, 2022 22:35:48 GMT -5
perkins17What’s your plans Nicholas?! You got me curious! I'm planning on drilling some cabs and maybe selling them, and carving a few things like what's in this thread: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/91280/recentish-carvingsI probably won't make them as good as this, but I'll work on it. Maybe see about some 3D crosses like what's on a rosary. We'll see how I do. I'm hoping I don't kill anyone or anything in the process though!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2022 22:41:44 GMT -5
perkins17Thats really cool Nicholas! I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you do! I also got a dremel recently and some bits to try using it to make some cabs as well as trying to carve some things.
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Post by perkins17 on Jul 25, 2022 22:54:27 GMT -5
perkins17Thats really cool Nicholas! I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you do! I also got a dremel recently and some bits to try using it to make some cabs as well as trying to carve some things. Thanks, I think we're in the same boat saw/Dremel wise.  I can't wait to see what you turn out as well. Cabbing is seriously addictive. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2022 22:57:02 GMT -5
perkins17Thanks Nicholas! I think I will enjoy it. I think hounding and tumbling will always be my favorite but I want to give it all a go and enjoy the most I can.
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I can't wait to see what you turn out as well. Cabbing is seriously addictive. 
