How to Power Carve with a Dremel - Power Carving Basics

[@bobbikelly2253]

Wow, so much to learn. I am just starting out and need to learn everything. I have my dremel 3000. I have some burrs and I bought 24 6x6 pieces of wood to practice on. Now I need to learn, learn learn. I need to find better burrs, a vice to hold my wood. I used to have a small one that was perfect. But that was 30 years ago. I love carving on wood. But I haven't done it for a long long time. I'm 70 now and I want to get back into it. Thankyou for being my teacher!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome, Bobbi! Dremel makes a really cool articulating vice you might dig. amzn.to/32Q9oAP

[@starlessmystery6429]

I had to stop this video right at the beginning and thank you. Most dremel videos just assume that everyone knows all the basics. I live all alone and really don’t know anyone so when I started working with my dremel I was absolutely clueless to very basic things. Thank you for explaining things so well. 🙂

[@BuildDadBuild]

You're welcome! Cheers

[@bobbikelly2253]

I'm glad I'm not the only beginner! Good luck with all of your projects. We will be learning together!

[@Inverts4Introverts]

Oh thaaank you. That felx shaft I thought was a whole new machine. Knowing it's just an attachment is amazing! Lol I was just having issues with the wood dust flying at my face and not being able to hold it very comfortably.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Glad I could help! Cheers!

[@twolilfishies]

oooh, ahhh, i just got my dremel and this video is great for newbs like me so thanks :) i only carved by hand b4 but now i need some burry bits !

[@BuildDadBuild]

Noice! You'll dig it. Its super easy to pick up. Cheers

[@cassandrahawes8970]

I love your video. Your very personable, and communicate well. I get very bored and distracted super easy. So Kudos for me making it all the way through your video. Lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Cassandra! Cheers

[@GunNut37086]

I had no idea the Dremel 490 Dust Blower even existed. Where has this been all my life? Thanks!!!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing. Love that attachment! Cheers

[@deezle1460]

I bought a dremel in 2018... used it a couple times then put it away... never thought about using it to carve wood ...until I got a random suggestion by youtube after watching some other woodworking videos... I guess my dremel is now a woodworking tool; maybe I will make some custom trinket for the house.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Had my main dremel for 20 years now and use it a lot. It’s no different than day one. Amazed by them.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yeah...take care of them and they last forever! Cheers

[@OperationLife]

You and a few others have inspired me to finally get started on some "woodworking" and of course BURNING IT! My wife and I just got a place in Tombstone, AZ. She wants me to build a bed frame, end tables, coffee table, and more things.... I'm pretty excited 😁 🤠👍🍺 Rum will be my drink of choice though....ha ha ha

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's awesome! Congrats on the new place. I miss Arizona. Good luck and keep me posted on the furniture. Clinkies!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Great video bro! I appreciate the shoutout!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing, brother. Cheers

[@paulbateman5769]

Great stuff . Looking forward to part 2 I've carved a couple of things but use my big plunge router and it's hard on the hands. I've got a "dremel" rip off that came with a bunch of bits I'll never use. It doesnt seem to carve very good I know what it is now. The bits are cheap and crappy. Time to get some new ones

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks Paul! Definitely look into some Kutzall burrs...you'll see a big difference. Cheers!

[@unhealingwithsandy]

Out of the box I was thinking I got this... don't need no help. Nope. Thanks for the video. Now I got this.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers!

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

For the wood dust, I have a Dewalt portable fan that I direct at my working bit and or my face. Works pretty well, I have a very rustic shop so dust collection is not really possible.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Great tip! Still considering a downdraft table for when I'm carving. Cheers

[@sawdustandsurvival]

I love your concise explanations of stuff. It just makes sense to me instantly while making it fun.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Excellent. That's what I'm aiming for. Cheers

[@republicratdemocran9101]

Haven't tried them kutzalls, but I think it's time to step my game up a .. BIT. SUBBED!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sweet! Welcome to the FRAY! Cheers

[@caspertheghost7913]

me and my mum got a dremel and this has helped thanks so much!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! You'll t totally dig it. Cheers

[@caspertheghost7913]

@@BuildDadBuild i managed today to finish my first carving before it started raining

[@missarcene4345]

Thanks. Very informative.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You're welcome! Cheers

[@tasrickhasan6899]

Finally. In a word I can understand how to use dremel

[@BuildDadBuild]

Awesome! Cheers

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

You know what's groovy? kutzall burrs! oh and cool that you shout out Jordy at Carving Fusion. Can you talk more about the other power carver you used, am looking into foredom but trying to see a alternative thats comparable and good quality. Thanks!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I really like Kutzall. Their burrs are the most durable I've found. And I'm really hard on burrs! LOL And I'll touch on the other carver more in upcoming videos. Cheers!

[@johns4092]

I think you like that ball burr!!! Thanks for the video!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing! Cheers

[@markmix2491]

6:02 "They just don't fog-up" Thought for a second that you said something else. lol Good job, keep it up.

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL

[@ronsche1]

Should I use MDF for cabinets?

[@tedotto1852]

Looking forward to the next segment with the router base. I have the router base and used it with my Dremel to make an "International Harvester Scout" sign for my Dad for Father's Day. I used one of Dremel's small V-groove Router Bits, it worked, but had some burning. The carved in detail got painted in this case, so it didn't matter as much, but wondering if a Burr bit (flame one?) would have worked better. Interested in hearing what you think and for the next video. Thanks!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Ted! The bit I have found most useful with the router base is a fluted upcut bit like this one: amzn.to/31e3Yft Also, sometimes you'll get burning if you are moving too aggressively or are taking too large a bite with the bit. Cheers

[@Jeff_Eats_Local]

Nice tutorial Nick! Look forward to the rest of the carving series!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother. And stay tuned!👍 Cheers

[@mfnryt]

Great explanation. I picked up some diamond bits today from Grizzly. Didn’t realize there were different grits. Learning more and more each day by watching your videos. Now I just wish I had the money to buy all the tools needed. Lol.

[@BuildDadBuild]

It never ends! LOL

[@clivemilner]

Your diamond 💎 burrs are excellent for engraving glass. You practice on broken glass, then move onto drinking 🍸. They make wonderful wedding gifts 🎁 with names and dates.

[@CarvingFusion]

Thank u brother! I think this is a great video for the real beginner wood carver, And really does explain the basics, I will be sharing this on my facebook group. Thanks again. Also can I ask where u got that ruler matt for your work bench?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks Jordy!

[@darshinimalukar3246]

Thanks for 101!

[@BuildDadBuild]

No problem! Cheers

[@nobodyisprfct]

Ya my biggest problems with the dremel is speed control and vibration. Now looking into options from foredom. More expensive but for me and my hand issues I will pay the extra money. My question is have you used the foredom micromotor 1060 with brushless hand piece or the lathe that has a flex shift option?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have not. But I did buy the cheap harbor freight unit and it works great!

[@TheBubbas22]

Well done bud

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Tiffany! Cheers

[@FigmentsMade]

Very nice! I was wondering which burr bit to start with.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks!

[@glendavis1266]

Today I came across your video. So May I ask an experience user of Dremel is there one bit that would really carve into pine wood. What I’m trying to determine if this tool could be used to cope moldings. Furthermore would a buy create aerated sawdust or just miniature wood chips? Coping with coping saw hand coping saw and hard to do and some have used a spinning sanding disc to do this type of work.

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you practice a lot I imagine you could do it. As far as bits, I'd check out Kutzall's bits. You'll be able to remove material and refine with them. And they last forever! Cheers

[@juliebrown1510]

Dose the dremel has a badly shacky to it? I do have one I'm alittle afraid of it. It's old I probably need a new one. Wish these where more quieter.

[@BuildDadBuild]

My old dremel works just fine. I only picked up a few more because I'm lazy and don't want to swap bits all the time! LOL

[@trina1947]

This guy a bad a**! And for that I’m a new subscriber 👍🏼 thx for the damn good video!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey, Trina! Thanks Cheers!!

[@davidkeyser128]

Looking into expanding the mediums I work in. I do a fair amount of work with paints and the effects you got with the flame burr is very similar to what I get from a filbert style paint brush.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Very cool! Cheers

[@louismac1]

i wanted to do some basic wood carving all i wanted is a v chisel but because of lockdown its a bit harder to get hold of one. should i just get a dremel from b and q.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I would rather carve with power tools any day of the week! LOL Cheers

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

6:11 everything I learned about power carving is self taught I have over a year of experience which adds up to approximately 3 days of carving

[@BuildDadBuild]

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[@Gamernut7927]

Would the flame burr be able to go into a pumpkin? Wondering if this will work last minute to do some heavy duty carving! I doubt Lowe’s will let me test it in their store 👺 Edit: the material is far softer than wood and I’m wondering if the spindle will spin fast enough to clear the material “stuck” in the head reducing its ability to cut.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can absolutely carve pumpkins with these. Warning: It gets messy! LOL Cheers

[@clivemilner]

I would recommend all Dremel users to try Kutzall burrs for carving shaping wood. They will make your machine x10 more powerful. They power cut through wood, like a knife through butter.

[@kr02201985]

What burr would I use to make a half sphere in wood

[@BuildDadBuild]

probably a flame burr. Or a combination of a sphere and a flame... Cheers

[@juliebrown1510]

Also what was the 2 ball once called again?

[@BuildDadBuild]

The round bits? Spherical bits. kutzall.com/collections/sphere Cheers

[@yu-ger-bloob-highway3521]

Just got a knock off rotary tool. Thing is pretty great but it didn’t take long for me to realize that all the “carving” bits that come with it are for sure way too fine coursed. I also melted through the hose it came with 😅 first carving ever is for one of my buddies who is leaving the unit as a going away gift. Looks pretty killer for my first one.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sounds cool! You should stop by my Discord server and share pix discord.gg/Aa749ws Cheers!

[@pixelbitbit2511]

I have that one but mine is the 4300. I love it but I'm worried it may be too bulky to use, because I have small hands.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You should be fine. I have tiny little girl hands and I can handle it just fine! LOL Cheers

[@casperfriendlyjp]

Thank you🌹!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank YOU

[@GlueC]

I got to wondering if the bits that came with my (offbrand) rotary tool were just too cheap. On pine I didn't feel like they were doing much more than the dent I could do with a little more pressure. So my first kutzall pick to see how they do was the extreme course narrow/long cylinder. It seems limited for relief carving except maybe and some texture (scrapes could make hair or flowing water), but where it shines is at shaping a block in your hand. It feels like the power tool form of whittling.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Love me some Kutzall. Cheers

[@clivemilner]

Your Kutzall burrs are for power carving. Jordie Johnson is a big fan of Dremel. You must see his work on uTube. Dremel delivers the goods

[@phenomenal_woman]

Greetings, I have a Dremel MultiPro. I need to cut vertically a gourd in order to make two decorative masks. I don’t wish to invest $70 to over $100 in the specialty saws. Is there a bit you can recommend? I would appreciate the help. Thanks

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can purchase blades for the Dremel, like these: amzn.to/3d5pauu Cheers!

[@admiralgoodboy]

Gourd like a pumpkin? Lil knife will do it

[@GMANGaming209]

Awesome video, helpful

[@BuildDadBuild]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers, Gino!

[@ericethridge3036]

#1 bro, you crack me up. Primarily because if you were fat, bald, thick ass glasses and in Florida there would be an awesome chance that you are me. #2 as a guy named Eric, myself, I love the shout out to Eric Weiss, which was also Harry Houdini's name also. So, somewhere i got this grand idea to buy a dremel and step into the world of carving. Right now, I am taping pictures of cars, planes, trains, and Deaths Deathstars to wood, carving out the lines with my dremel burrs, using a wood burner(also known as a soldering tool) to darken the lines, and then adding acrylic paint with the ultimate goal of placing them on a huge wall as a mural/ tiled family tree of my family and in-laws all represented by a vehicle. Honestly, the picture in my head is far better than anything I can actually accomplish since I have little to no artistic ability(my mother swears it is because she did not let me play with scissors when I was a kid, personally I call that good parenting since if there is a way to bleed, I will find it.) Dremel began my trek into the power tool world. I know that was alot to read, but there is a question. I have bought many of those multi bit packs from Lowes and Home Depot, and now, thanks to you I will be going to the website you mention for those bits you told me about in this video. How often do you have to replace your bits? And do the bits you mention really reduce the need for the sanding barrels? Also, one of the non dremel multi packs i bought has a flat rubber disk bit, the same rubber that the sanding barrels go over, but I don't have a clue what I am supposed to use on it, cuz it doesn't have a 0lace for a screw to hold a sanding disc on it. Without a picture of it, could you gander a guess on what it is for? One last side note, I am that guy who is a member of the grammar and usage police. I do not see anything wrong with your usage or pronunciation. If something was wrong, it tells you how good this video is because I didn't care enough to take notice. Thank you for this video, as it is the first I have watched and am now going to check more. I will not have comments this long on any of those. Happy 4th, bro!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I am overwhelmed with this comment! 😂 Is there a question in there? LOL Cheers

[@ericethridge3036]

@@BuildDadBuild yeah, it's toward the end. Sorry, I had just had my first cup of coffee and energy drink.it's a long day, got get it. Sorry

[@ericethridge3036]

@@BuildDadBuild I'll try it again, a little shorter #1 love the video it is the most entertaining while informative that I have seen and the primary question was a 2 parter, the the burr bits you use, how often do you have to replace them, & do they reduce the need for the sanding barrels? The lines i saw you make were pretty smooth, but I am so doing very fine lines. I'm carving pictures of cars, and trying to be as detailed as possible. I have 100 questions, but as I am sure you are busy, I'll try to hold back. I'm just new to all of this.

[@stephanniebowling3939]

Learning from Jordy as well !!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Jordy's the man! Love that guy!! Cheers

[@ananimo1473]

I'm doing some wood rings, and I have a doubt about doing the hole. Which one would be the best to do it ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Ana! Check out this video and let me know if you have any questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXmrf3hro8-CgZY Cheeers

[@ananimo1473]

@@BuildDadBuild Thank you so much, I've been doing rings only with a dremel, and I can say it's alot of work to do. Pretty sure I will grab a drill soon to make things easier. Greetings from Brazil 🤟🏼

[@darkhollow7879]

Great video Nick, lots of great information. Glad your enjoying the bearface 🧐

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, bud!

[@geraldinelim46]

Can this bits used for clay or putty?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I'm sure they can. I would go with the finest bits. Cheers

[@geraldinelim46]

@@BuildDadBuild thank you

[@squattinggopnik8514]

I subscribed after hearing that "Don't be a basic bit" 😂

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL Welcome to the Fray! Cheers

[@christinedaleyrealtor6628]

I think I love you. LOL seriously though, I love your style. I subscribed and expect to be able to drink whiskey after several videos (she said, with a Bud Light in hand).

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Christine! Glad you dig. The whiskey comes with time....LOL Cheers

[@derekschalk9772]

you should see my old dremel. I think it's older then yours. I've had it since the late 80's and was my uncles before that.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Noice!

[@jefflake1581]

"Do it with a whiskey in your hand " = immediate subscribe

[@BuildDadBuild]

👍 Cheers!

[@malikbaggett8010]

If I bought two kutzall burrs what would you recommend

[@BuildDadBuild]

Id say a cylinder burr and a sphere. That way you can round corners, remove stock, create lines and get concave shapes. Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers

[@jilltorres-springman9070]

Hey, I have a 4300 Dremel and need someone to show me how to put the different attachments on the dremel.

[@BuildDadBuild]

What are you trying to change? Email me [e-mail] and I can probably walk you through it. Cheers

[@malnadwoodcorwingworks..7288]

Helo sir...I'm from India I want this bits plz tell me how to I buy this ....

[@BuildDadBuild]

Most of my purchases were made on amazon

[@malnadwoodcorwingworks..7288]

@@BuildDadBuild this bit name plzz And send me the bit link plzz

[@carybrown3192]

Love your videos I'm so glad I found this channel,you,sir,are certifiable!(I noticed that you're left-handed and that explains a hell of a lot)!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Cary! Cheers

[@joshuapotts2389]

Is there a bill burr? Hardy har har, Dad life!

[@BuildDadBuild]

🤣

[@ViQRoy89]

Apparently there are grammar police, man And i think some of them are comm unist.. Literally hammer and sickle as a picture corrected my spelling the other day on a post that was like a month old. I just couldn't even respond. Good stuff as always

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks bud! Cheers

[@Artst2010]

I killed my Dremel 300 Motor from wood working yet I have been using the older one that you showed and that hasn't died yet.

[@BuildDadBuild]

That think is a work horse! Cheers

[@Devin292]

Thanks Nick. Not planning any power carving right now. But always willing to learn. I guess the stars on the flags would be catching. Keep teaching and making. Awesome as always. @williamsondesigns

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks brother! Cheers

[@colostomybaguette6122]

liked the info, not the beatboxing weirdness but to each their own

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers

[@redneckroughneck1684]

Hey nick, man I have a special request. Can you please do a concealed gun box for the wall with some cool designs or a concealed coffee table design. Thank you so much. Have a round of whiskey for me.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey brother! I have gotten this request multiple times. The only issue I have with it is YT doesn't like the Pew Pews all that much. But...since I got the Grill Blazers, I was thinking of doing a concealed cabinet for my torches. I'm still working out the details, but I should be making one in the future. Cheers

[@redneckroughneck1684]

Build Dad Build totally awesome man, I always look forward to your new content. I have used several techniques and ideas from your channel to build on some ideas.Need to build one to the dimensions to conceal pew pews but demonstrate it to hide your whiskey from the ole lady.

[@BuildDadBuild]

@@redneckroughneck1684 LOL

[@casimircreer2295]

Thanks for making my suggestion. Supper appreciated!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Casimir! Sure thing. I have been getting these requests for a while now. Cheers

[@ThatOneOddGuy]

Top skill with a dremel tool is to have control when carving

[@BuildDadBuild]

Agreed

[@docjohn100]

Wow he looks like a young Willie Nelson!!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I get that a lot.

[@RyanCookCarvin]

Great Thumbnails bud thanks for sub and happy to join youre crew too .. we should colab someday

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure thing! And I'm always down for a collab! Cheers

[@mr.knownothing]

I do my wood woodworking with my whiskey in arms reach.🤠👍 Just kidding..........or am I 😉

[@BuildDadBuild]

You always need a shop bottle! LOL Cheers

[@mr.knownothing]

@@BuildDadBuild 😆YES

[@Kennethswoodcarvings]

The issue I have with Dremel Tool is the Brushes do not last long.

[@BuildDadBuild]

what brushes are you using?

[@Kennethswoodcarvings]

@@BuildDadBuild I am using the brushes that come with the unit. They do not last long and with shipping rats they are expensive.

[@Kennethswoodcarvings]

I am from Canada and If I need to get them from the the US then they are even more expensive.

[@tumblodryay1189]

The grammar police love words like "coarseness". Especially when talking about burrs

[@BuildDadBuild]

👍

[@mytwist1757]

Hey good video you probably shouldnt do the gun to the head thing again tho some people might find it offensive

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Shayne! Cheers

[@ravendark2422]

Must be some Irish in you with your liking for whiskey and ginger hair.

[@BuildDadBuild]

1/2 Irish, 1/2 Italian 👍 Cheers!

[@TravisInCanada1]

Anti Fog safety glasses!? What sorcery is this?? To the Googs!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I know right?

[@patriciabass9502]

Lol yeah I am the English police, but I will keep quiet.

[@mariahacina8614]

Ok

[@BuildDadBuild]

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[@arturdecarvalhofagundes7539]

No show Notting men

[@wainusjones4647]

Kobra Kai dude

[@BuildDadBuild]

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[@alessandrofirmani700]

A sponsor every 30 seconds jesus

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sorry brother. Trying to get my viewers the best deals. You seem a little angry. I hope you day gets better! Cheers

[@alessandrofirmani700]

@@BuildDadBuild how did i seem angry?😑

[@BuildDadBuild]

@@alessandrofirmani700 ending a sentence with "jesus", overall tone, complaining in general...

[@alessandrofirmani700]

@@BuildDadBuild id say is more disbelief of how far would ppl go to try to make some money selling their image than anger, is actually kinda sad

[@tinamckeage6665]

lolol

[@BuildDadBuild]

😜

[@ericweiss7]

Pardon me. Are you a Bit or Burr, sir?

[@BuildDadBuild]

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