How to Wood Carve/Power Carve with the Dremel Fortiflex

[@CorneliusCreations]

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[@janebrowning4992]

Hi there Matt, I have a love of crafting especially with wood, I'm just starting my hobby at 63 years old (haha) and was thinking of buying the dremel but wasn't sure how it would help me then, I just discovered your channel and omg, you have made my day young man. I need lots of tutorials 😀 and you explain things simple which I like. Thank you soooooo much I love you (haha) so grateful.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Hey there! Love you too 😁 So glad the videos are helping and inspiring you!

[@ddudley8950]

Hi Matt! Just found your videos. Thank goodness! You are an amazing teacher of all skill sets and especially for a beginner. I appreciate your experience, skills, tips and reviews. Wasn’t sure what tools that I wanted to purchase until I found your videos. Very helpful Thank you so much for the video tutorials. You definitely inspire.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Hey there! So glad you are finding the channel helpful! I can’t wait to hear about what you create!

[@imstumped2052]

Like that you show your mistakes as well as your successes.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you!

[@sibylleheinze3121]

Thank you for sharing your mistake"s, it's an honor for me to learn from it ❣️🙏🏿🙏🏼

[@josea.ramirezv.1781]

Excellent, Matt! Honesty is one of the things I like a lot about you.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you bro!!

[@josea.ramirezv.1781]

@@CorneliusCreations you're welcome!!

[@oldmick72]

thanks son . you are making things look so easy for me .oldmick

[@CorneliusCreations]

Glad to help!

[@AHBespoke]

Well presented thank you. I have the Fortiflex and have been carving on my live streams on my channel using it. A Fantastic machine to be sure. Highly recommend the Fortiflex. Be sure to use a Lithium grease for the flexi shaft. I tend to use mine daily for hours on end so once a week seemed appropriate.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you! That is a great tip!

[@branch210]

I have two questions...How do you decide what to carve out? The letters on your box I assume could either be outlined or you could carve out the entire shape of the letter. I'm wondering if there is a rule of thumb you go by to decide what gets routed out and what will be outlined. Hope that makes sense. I'm also wondering why you use a brush rather than a spray on finish...do you get better results with a brush? Thanks much for taking the time to make us a video. Very helpful.

[@MissFairyDust17]

I’ve just found your videos as I’m interested in wood carving and wood burning. I’ve watched so many already! Thanks Matt!!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you, Lucy! I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the videos!

[@usernamemykel]

Another great vid! You gave the mfr. & catalog number for the SRCW2, but how about the specifics of the "round carbide cutter" and the "inverted cone burr" ? Please : ) Many thanks!

[@kenn1936]

Thank you for this tutorial x

[@CorneliusCreations]

You’re welcome 😊

[@andreadarrar5540]

What are the other ways to transfer image beside carbon paper. You mentioned there were other ways. I find old school is usually the best way but I'm interested in learning other techniques. Thanks!

[@keithatkins7883]

You make it look so easy!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Many hours of trial and error 😁

[@hughtempleton8640]

Great video thank you for sharing your amazing talent 😀

[@RickyD1968]

Looks Awesome !!!

[@scarlethascencio2700]

Hola Cornelius,saludes que nombre tienen puntas drill que parece clavó, tengo muchas pero esa no la he encontrado, gracias y felicitaciones

[@Jedds80]

Whats better? The fortiflex or the foredom? And are the hand pieces/pedals of the dremel interchangeable with foredom? Thanks! Cool videos!

[@COEYRN]

I'm older and my friends and family have everything so I make some gifts and they absolutely enjoy opening my gifts merry Christmas cuz they don't know what they're going to get

[@윤치정-g5n]

많이 배우고 갑니다 감사해요^^*

[@BrotherBrown]

Matt this is some serious awesome content!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you, Matt!

[@MEEKSREVIEWS]

Hi Matt! can I use my fordome handpiece like the H.44t on this Dremel Fortiflex?

[@davidlashaway]

Looks Great Matt, Thanks

[@CorneliusCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janebrowning4992]

I'm telling all my crafting friends about you

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you, Jane! I’m happy that you have found a new hobby!

[@secobaairways4585]

Another great video! Why did you burn the box with the flame if you then added the stain over the top of it, I can't really notice the effect?

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you for the kind words! I used the flame to barely scorch the wood to bring out the grain. The difference is subtle and noticeable in person.

[@pedroelcubano1]

Awesome buddy.. All your videos are great.. Question? Did you make your own dust collector or just buy it as it it?

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you my friend! I bought my dust collector. It is cheaper making your own but I am so busy it was worth it to me just to buy it 😁

[@MultiTom1956]

Nice tutorial 👌😊

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you :)

[@rahmakebir3868]

very beautiful and amazing job thank youuuuu

[@CorneliusCreations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dino0489]

I appreciate the videos and love your work. Couple of questions: what grit is that cutting wheel, did you order it from the Dura Grit site? Also, I'm new to woodworking so i don't understand alot about staining and so forth. When you burn the wood, then stain it, doesn't the stain cover/hide the burn marks. Maybe you can show me one with the burn and one without the burn? I haven't seen all of your videos, so forgive me if i missed the ones about the burning/staining.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank. you for the kind words! 1) I forgot the grit of the duragrit burr. I imagine its around 100 grits or so. 2) Burnign the wood with a torch is just a personal preference. If you use it, use it lightly. The stain "stains" the wood, allowing the the woodgrain and and other dark elements to come through depending on the how dark it is. Most people want to be able to use stain so they can have a great color while seeing the wood grain. However, Basswood or other good carving wood doesn't have strong grain structure and stain looks nasty. I chose to torch my project to make it look a little worn and rusted :) Hope this helps! -Matt

[@dino0489]

@@CorneliusCreations Thank you; that does clear it up for me. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!

[@cathymajor1034]

Love you videos, coukd you put up the names of the bits and number so I can order them ty Cathy

[@careerca2]

Hi Matt. I am a beginner and I am really getting into this and I am learning a lot from you. What kind of wood is good to start off with for a beginner like me? 😎✝️🙏🎶

[@jesseberry7206]

So a video the other day about carving some hearts that was woven together can you send me the link to that video again I did not save it I was very interested and that thank you very much

[@rbdenham]

Hi Matt! Can you let me know the rpm you use for each burr? Is that last inverted burr diamond and what speed do you use? My dremel instructions say 20k but I believe I have heard you say keep it low around 5k for diamond inverted burr. Thanks! Maybe do a video on your speeds. That would be great.

[@eduardojoachim27]

Hi Matt. Nice job! Do you mind informing the Dremel type number of the carving bits used in your video? I could not locate anything similar in their catalogue. Thanks for any help.

[@qcrews9410]

Looks great!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you!

[@qcrews9410]

@@CorneliusCreations what kind of sanding sealer do you recommend?

[@perrydingman6844]

MATT WERE DO YOU GET THE SMALL CURVED FILES THAT YOU USE

[@scottdunn6065]

Hi Matt can you give me the dimensions of the handpiece on the fortiflex 9100 please? wavering between the 4300 with flex shaft i believe its called and this setup, new to carving 30 year woodworker though thank you, small aged hands here

[@PPMOCRG]

Is this compatible with Foredom hand pieces?

[@CorneliusCreations]

I will have to check. I think so.

[@Babyjohn8170]

I like that mask😊

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you!

[@bakisha111]

Hi, great videos. May I ask, have you worked with the Dremel Fortiflex? I want to buy either the Fortiflex or the 4300. But the handle of the Fortiflex seems quite large to me. Could you give me some advice?

[@CorneliusCreations]

The fortiflex is much more powerful. The big hand piece can get in the way sometimes. Depending on the projects you do the 4300 will be good.

[@craigcoursey6156]

Hey Matt great videos , I've learned a lot from watching you. I have a question about burr hop. I always here let the tool do the work and so I try to that and the burr starts jumping or hopping. Is it me, is there some advice you could share.

[@CorneliusCreations]

That is due to hard grain. Let the burr do the work, but keep CONTROL of it while you let it do the work.

[@MrGoalmaal]

Hi bro! What accessories you used after curving for polish and shining

[@CorneliusCreations]

Poly and a paintbrush

[@abdullaheser9304]

Is kutzall 6.3mm (1/4) compatible?

[@janebrowning4992]

Hi Matt, been shopping for a dremel today but not sure which one is for a beginner like me, I'm thinking of a dremel lite and a box of accessories to start, would you recommend this one please ?

[@CorneliusCreations]

For flex shaft carving I wouldn’t recommend the Dremel Lite. I’d say look at the Dremel 3000, 4000 or the TacLife rotary tool (cheaper)

[@dannymenchaca2437]

Where did you buy the face mask ?

[@kerry88888]

What kind of sandpaper do you use to clean up the letters? I've been having trouble w/ that detail and can't find the right sandpaper ... fine? extra fine?

[@CorneliusCreations]

After you sand with a low grit I would go to a high grit and sand with that :) I made a new video that has where to buy sandpaper

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

in your opinion is the fortiflex comparable to foredom? which is better for overall power carving?

[@CorneliusCreations]

Foredom has more power and a little smoother

[@RickyD1968]

How do you like the Dremel Fortyflex compared to the Foredom ?

[@ottazoubek3279]

Hi Otta, Czech Republic, are Foredom handpieces compatible with Dremel flex shafts? I have Foredom handpieces and I want to buy a Dremel engine

[@CorneliusCreations]

My h44 hand piece does but my other hand pieces (smaller) had trouble with the flex shaft key inside that turns the hand piece.

[@davycrockett4395]

Question I have. I've been doing woodcarving for about year now however there are times when I'm carving small jobs with mask on. I know there's small particals flying around that can't be seen by the naked eye are certain woods more dangerous to breath such as woods already stained or finished of course. I know the dangers of paint. But what about woods that are fresh with nothing on them and can carving have long term effects on someone with a mask or without?

[@CorneliusCreations]

Anytime you carve there will be small particles. I recommend a fan at least blowing away the particles if there aren't too much. But with that being said, I still recommend a dust mask.

[@davycrockett4395]

@@CorneliusCreations thanks

[@estebangaitan8327]

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[@CorneliusCreations]

Good to have you here my friend!

[@gracecallowayable]

Nice!!!😊

[@samarpan14]

Thank you

[@stellarlivingstoned]

Glasses to stain wood? Wouldn't you need a respirator?

[@geraldinerice5371]

I got those dust masks through the link.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Awesome!

[@robvegart]

I wonder why they always come with a large hand piece. They should make the handles ergonomic and tapered. It looks like you're holding up a piece of steel conduit in your hand..

[@noordin2254]

Can you tell us total details of about dremel.

[@CorneliusCreations]

I will make a full detail review at some point.

[@foundrylife9793]

Good bro. Amazinggggg . I want to buy...

[@CorneliusCreations]

It is an awesome tool!

[@foundrylife9793]

@@CorneliusCreations but in Indonesia it is very expensive...

[@fernandofajardo7785]

Would you send me the item numbers for the 3 burs you used on this project please. Thank you

[@geraldinerice5371]

Check out eternity tools.com. probably cheaper than amazon.

[@fernandofajardo7785]

Thank you

[@MEEKSREVIEWS]

Foredome? Or fortiflex? Which is better?

[@CorneliusCreations]

Personal preference

[@RockyMountainBear]

Nicely done, Matt! You're on 🔥 Haha you know I love the design. I'm gonna head over there right now. Good choice, going with the bear paws 👊🐻 Way to go Dremel! I'm diggin the pendant motor. Are the Foredom handpieces compatible with the Dremel flex shaft? I have the same mask. If you throw on a sheep skin jacket & start quoting Bane, people either freak out, go silent, or start laughing harder. If they start laughing harder, at least they're laughing with me instead of at me 😬. 😂🤣 the ending killed me.

[@CorneliusCreations]

hahaha! Just now seeing this comment, Jeff. I will have to test the handpieces to see if they are compatible.

[@Synrgiii]

How many watts does that thing use?

[@AHBespoke]

300w

[@Synrgiii]

@@AHBespoke cheers, thx

[@allanspencer18]

Hi there I am surprised that you don't mention ear defenders I use a dremel and it always made my ears ache until I started using ear defenders, you are young enough not to worry about going deaf but age affects us all! Safety first Allan Spencer

[@CorneliusCreations]

Hey Allan, thank you for your comment. It depends on the tool I am using. If you look at some other videos you can see where I recommend earphones.

[@clivemilner]

The Dremel is a great, inexpensive machine. It has a lot of plastic components. The Foredom system is a professional system with 6 motors and 25 handpieces. Foredom being industrial is a lot more expensive 😫

[@MitchellJames_Snowl]

I have learned a lot from your videos, Thanks a ton. Can I have your Dremel mug please ;~)))

[@CorneliusCreations]

lol you can find them on shop.Dremel 😁

[@jross008470]

Lol I was thinking the same thing! I want 1😁🤪

[@snejanaliapi6478]

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[@fouxey2225]

Maaaan, I cannot find anywhere inverted cones, you used it in almost every video. Help me!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Get them at lasco burrs. Sg1 sg2 and sg250

[@vinceb9310]

I thought I was the only one who screws up projects.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Love to have but $200.. unless using a lot, can’t justify that.

[@CorneliusCreations]

If you plan to carve a lot , it is a great investment.

[@davidlang4442]

Not for me. Hands way too shaky. .

[@daykangemcutting8679]

it seems u dont want to teach us wood carving u want to sell dermels because u r just talkinh about how dermel is good.

[@مجحمالمجالي-ه9ق]

Your work is beautiful. But unfortunately, you talk a lot.

[@RickyD1968]

Looks Awesome !!!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Thank you!

[@samarpan14]

Thank you

[@lucybirdsong8632]

Thank you

[@CorneliusCreations]

Glad toy enjoyed it!