I'll throw in my $0.02 :) In part it depends on what construction methods you use. I hand-carve many flutes and for that you basically just want a good set of...
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To those here making flutes with hand tools, I would like get some recommendations for carving gouges. I make 3/4", 7/8" and 1" and will be making 1.25" and...
... will be ... want ... The the woodcraft site has a chart that indicates the "sweep" diameter. I believe a #9 is round, while the other numbers are different...
Thanks Steve, i just found it. For all those interested, here is the chart. Looks like #9 is what i'm looking for and probably sizes a tad smaller than the...
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Steve, I just used that phrase as the most extreme example possible, not trying to say that you asked it that way. Sorry for the miscommunication. I prefer...
I posted FluteSheet3.1.xls in the Shibuibob folder. The only change is a correction in the tuning/temperature adjustment section. The tuning adjustment using...
Steve: In regards to using a gouge for making flutes, I would only recommend the Flexicut gouges. Many will differ with me, but the brand is what I was taught...
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Steve, I use the Flexcut gouges, as well. They are great and maintain a sharp edge for a long time. I bought a 3/4" wide Flexcut, because most of the bores...
Donn, Do you recomend the real coarse kutzall bits and is the flame shape better than the round shape? Is there a part number for the bit you are talking...
Safety to add to the great ventilation system you would have set up: Multiple flexible gloves, some nitrile, chemical resistant; some Kevlar A half face...
I have seen gloves recommended here several times. Unless you only do flutes by hand with gouges I would leave the gloves out of the shop. You only need to see...
Carl: Check www.woodcarverssupply.com They will list the Kutzall burrs The burrs come in black, (super course) silver, course, and the gold, fine. The part...
Excellent information Don. I just wanted to add that following the burring I use a 1/4 inch sanding disk that is about an inch long and just less in ...
Jerry: I absolutely agree with you about the lathes and cutters using gloves. However, that does not leave out the use of safety push sticks and the proper way...
Phil: When you say sanding disks, do you mean the flat disks or the round drums? I like to use the round fine dremel drum and run it down the bore to get the ...
Round drums about an inch long and various diameters. Use a diameter just less than the half bore. I use the foredom for the round drums (bought at ...
Donn, Thanks for the info. I do have a foredom tool. I need to get a 1/4" handpiece. I have the Wood Carvers Supply book and marked the kutzall burr you said...
I like that Phil..... Use a drum that is near the size of the half bore..... Will have to put that in the next how to. I saw those drums over at the Wood...
Hi Donn, With the burning rods: Do you use a drilled pilot hole to prep the location? Or, do you start out with a small burning rod? Or, just start with the...
I start with a 3/16 or 1/8" rod and then gradually use larger rods until I am somewhat close then do the rest of the fine tuning with the orange bullet shaped...
Thank you ALL so much for the suggestions. I have not been able to respond to all of them, but I am taking everyones sage advice and working with the fairy...
This is my experience carving totems, not working the wood as flutes. I like poplar, even if it is rather common. I look for any boards that are spalted or...
Any time I need a few pieces of wood, I go to the lumber yard and they cut it to whatever size I want. I'll be going there as soon as the snow stops flying...
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