Complete 2014 Catalog

31 SELECTING SMALL TOOLS FOR CARVING You will find almost as many methods for carving as you will choice in tools to do the job, from hammer and chisel to create life size statues, to a variety of motorized tools and diamond points for intricate carving of agate and similar hard stones. The wide choice in small burrs, buffs and wheels can be particularly confusing to the beginner. CARVER'S WORK STATION

The information below is intended as a beginner's basic guide to the selection and use of small tools for the shap- ing through polishing process using The Carver's Choice fixed point unit. The tools work as well with our Multi- flex Unit, or with any flexible-shaft set-up. Our selection is based on suggestions by a master carver, but is meant to be a beginner's start-up kit. The tools are by no means the only ones you will need or want. Page numbers listed with the tool descriptions and order numbers below refer to pages in this catalog. STEP 1. SHAPINGYOUR Work piece. The process for carving stone follows the basic steps in finishing gem- stones of any kind: the work piece must be cut or ground to shape, then finished through steps of sanding and polishing. To start, the more matrix you can remove from your stone by trim sawing or rough grinding, the easier time you will have actually carving. Saves your small tools as well. Diamond burrs are used for shaping your work piece. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are designed to be used wet. V-shaped or knife edged burrs are used to outline and form deep valleys. Straight wheels are used to shape convex areas and pointed burrs are used to form concave areas. You will find a large selection of types and shapes on pages 32 through 35. The inexpensive plated burrs or points on page 33 and the bottom of page 35 are good for beginners. Once you have determined the best shapes for your use you can upgrade to the sintereted points on page 32. STEP 2. THE SANDING PROCESS. In sanding, you are trying to remove all scratches left by the shaping pro- cess, and to prepare the surface of the stone for polish- ing. You will generally spend time going through several sanding steps. Our Nova Miniature sanding points are used for the sand- ing process. These points must be used wet. Nova points come in 9 grits and are color coded for easy identifica- tion. Use the Nova points at approximately 2000 to 4000 RPM. The coarser points 60, 140 or 280 grits, are used following the metal bonded diamond burrs. The medium grits, 600, 1200 and 3000 are for finer sanding. See page 35 to order. You may also want to try out the Mini-Nova wheels, also listed on page 35. These come in single or multiple layers for different needs. Great for getting into hard to reach areas.

STEP 3. FINE SANDING AND POLISHING. Depending on how well the surface of your stone is prepared to this point, you need to proceed with more steps in the polishing process. For this you may use Nova points in 8000, 14000 or 50000 grits. You may also use Phenol points (see page 34) with diamond compound (page 19) or felt wheels with diamond compound. Remember Nova products must be used with water. Points charged with diamond compound must be used with a lubricant like our Gem-Lube (see page 20). To use felt wheels spread a small amount of diamond compound on the felt then add a spray of Gem-Lube. The carving arbor should be run at about 1500 RPM (approxi- mately the 10 o'clock position on the bench lathe dial. If you are throwing compound the speed is too high. When using diamond compound, your work piece and your hands should be cleaned with soap and water between each step to prevent contamination by the coarser compound grits. CARVER'S WORK STATION Stop the splash and mess when you carve with this handy shield developed by master carver, Dick Fri- esen. The unique arrangement of double, adjustable shields prevents water splashing towards you as you carve, either with a Foredom Flex-shaft unit, or the fixed-shaft Multi-Flex. The Work Station also incor-

porates a water tank with adjustable valve to control amount of water to your work piece. A flex-stem lamp easily puts light right to where you work. Made of powder coated metal with clear shields that protect you from splash without obstructing your view as you work.

Work Station

660-WS.......................Shp. Wt. 8 lbs...........................198.00