From:
"Tim Bunton" <tbunton@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:24:35 -0600
Subject:
Cutting holes and indentions
----- Original Message -----
Quoted text begins.From: "Elizabeth Auchard" <eauchard@--------------------- >
My question is the dremel bit is pretty small
End of quote.
Lisa,
Alabaster and soapstones are usually soft enough that you can use wood tools
on them. This opens up the possibility of using drill bits and a hand held
drill. I have even used spade bits (which can come quite wide and can make
a good sized hole if desired) successfully. If you prefer grinding, you can
get much larger grinding stones/bits that are designed for die grinders
(they come in most of the shapes and sizes of dremel grinding stones).
These larger bits will work in a hand held drill as well as in a die grinder
and can be very useful and inexpensive. Lastly, another option in certain
applications is perhaps to use cutting wheels (sometimes called "cut-off
wheels") on your dremel tool. These wheels come in differing thicknesses
and diameters. The stone is so soft, the cutting wheels will make quick
work of the stone, allowing you to cut small parallel cuts and then snap the
"fins" off with a chisel, screwdriver, etc. Once you have formed your rough
shape, then use the grinding bits to smooth out your work.
Tim Bunton
Orem, Utah
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