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  1. dervishcarving
    this kind of grinding tool is good for removing a lot of material and is pretty safe Galahad CG | King Arthur's Tools there are alternatives of course Power_Carving this is another alternative, looks safer but i dont know that its so useful for carving, more for bowl carving i think. might get one tho Arbortech TURBOPlaneTM DO NOT GT ONE OF THESE Lancelot and Squire Cutters | King Arthur's Tools unless you like hospitals of course
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    lets be clear here mate, any blade that close to your hand is dangerous. I almost lost my index finger a month ago using a similar too (lancelot) with all the guards + safety kit (plus a lot of experience with chainsaws, grinders and other tools). 2 rounds of surgery later and im starting to heal. be really careful and slow with it eh? I'd hate for anyone else to go through what i been through. fit the guard and wear well-fitting gloves. eye protection too, they chuck out a lot of chips. as for whats wrong with it, just looks like it needs a bit of a sharpening good luck
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    i use a 181 for detailing (new one, the oiler died on my old second-hand one, must replace it and sell it on). great saw and stihl are preferable for small-saws. for bigger saws i prefer a husky. contact Rob D here for bars/chains/sprocket. not cheep but i like the stihl carving-kit. the zebra bars Rob has are fine but no oiler hole... no idea why
  4. dervishcarving
    well done. profitable?
  5. dervishcarving
    bowl. if u ant to do it yourself shape the outsde roughly, use the saw (care) to remove the inside to about an inch and a half then let it dry. in a few months remove some more and finish with hand tools, sanders etc,. use calipers to check on the thicknes as its easy to go too far. im gona do a couple this year from oac, once i get my left hand bsck and working
  6. dervishcarving
    take a knowledgeable friend to hand out cards etc so you can carve more. then, if looks like they have reeled in a few people or some potential clients (keep half an eye on the front table) put down the saw and go chat
  7. dervishcarving
    dam, if u sold 1l pots i would probably get some. have a throne/story-telling chair i am carving (beach) that has a fair bit of rotten wood among the sound stuff, would be good to harden up the rubbish stuff.
  8. dervishcarving
    yep, i use mine quite a bit for fine detail and lettering. a die grinder is better for bigger stuff but i'd suggest build up your tools slowly
  9. dervishcarving
    yep, angle grinder + flap disc sander. i also use a power file (black & decker, great tool). DONT go getting yourself a lancelot or similar, way too dangerous. no wonder no suppliers in the UK. use a wire brush to clear the sand-disc regularly to avoid it burning the wood.
  10. dervishcarving
    yep, commented on that one. with my knackered hand i cant do any carving, but then i cant do any gardening either
  11. dervishcarving
    u tend to reove the bark so i can durn-in some toadstool-spots. is also more confortable for small kids to sit on. like these tho, have a good natural look
  12. dervishcarving
    getting the water-look right is difficult. wants to be smooth with radial ripples.
  13. dervishcarving
    its a dam good start
  14. dervishcarving
    Hi Si how did the tree house work out, would love to see some finishe pictures dave
  15. dervishcarving
    v nice
  16. dervishcarving
    couple of weeks ago i was carving at a local nursery. the boss-lady came along to see me and took her dog and mine for a walk... this is how he came back
  17. dervishcarving
    kinda like a desert fox
  18. dervishcarving
    im a fan of linseed oil. many coats, rub in well. gives a good hard finish and only a slight yellowing
  19. dervishcarving
    ah, you got your pecker up? looks good
  20. dervishcarving
    makes sense if it has a bit of a cheesy smell (elm i mean)
  21. dervishcarving
    i find elm smells a bit like vomit/Parmesan cheese
  22. dervishcarving
    lovely markings mate
  23. dervishcarving
    i find decking protector works well (ronseal) but like everything u need a few coats and some wood will crack from the heartwood no matter what you do.
  24. dervishcarving
    ill write to the company in a few days and see what they say. i find sanding discs etc are fine. if u wear gloves they are pretty safe but these chain-cutters are just insane. my instinct was to not use it but the person who baught it for me was there so i thought i should give it a go.... should have stuck to my instincts never mind. ill be back carving in a couple of months i hope
  25. dervishcarving
    secret pieces are finished fortunately. the chair is half finished but is now on hold. as is the gruffalo. fell v bad that i cant keep to the schedule but no way i can carve one handed and the vibrations would destroy the grafts if i tried

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