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Pumpkin carving tools
A few years ago, my wife and I had the kids over for a pumpkin carving
party. Even though they are in the 20s and 30s, they really got into it. It has now become an annual event and is getting more and more elaborate. The last 2 years, they have started downloading very complicated patterns. This year it was clear to me that we have reached the limit for the little plastic tools that come in the carving pattern packages. A couple of online pumpkin websites made reference to carving tools, but none sold any. I was hoping that maybe the folks that hang out here could give me some help on were to go and what to buy. As you probably know, the pumkpin patterns these days are 3-color designs: (1) cut all the way through, (2) shave just the skin, and (3) intact. The cutters supplied with the kits are OK, but a little flimsy. The scrapers are really inadequate. Anyway, here are my questions: 1. Scrapers/shavers. Where can I get a set of decent carving/scraping tools and which ones do I need? The trick is to shave of the outer skin while staying inside the lines. I would think I would need a very fine tool for the edges plus a wider one for the larger spaces. Anything else? 2. Cutters. What should I get to replace the little scroll saws that come in the kits? Do craft stores carry higher quality saws that will leave a sharper edge? 3. Power tools. I have seen reference to a kit by Dremel specifically for Halloween. It seems to be out of stock everywhere that I looked. But I would think that their regular mini cordless would be just as good (or better), but what bits do I need? I think they make cutters that look like drill bits as well as various types of shaving bits. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks -- For email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com |
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You've already mentioned dremel tools, so my only suggestion is looking into
specialized hand wood-working tools geared for intricate work. ~Peggy "Top Spin" wrote in message ... A few years ago, my wife and I had the kids over for a pumpkin carving party. Even though they are in the 20s and 30s, they really got into it. It has now become an annual event and is getting more and more elaborate. The last 2 years, they have started downloading very complicated patterns. This year it was clear to me that we have reached the limit for the little plastic tools that come in the carving pattern packages. A couple of online pumpkin websites made reference to carving tools, but none sold any. I was hoping that maybe the folks that hang out here could give me some help on were to go and what to buy. As you probably know, the pumkpin patterns these days are 3-color designs: (1) cut all the way through, (2) shave just the skin, and (3) intact. The cutters supplied with the kits are OK, but a little flimsy. The scrapers are really inadequate. Anyway, here are my questions: 1. Scrapers/shavers. Where can I get a set of decent carving/scraping tools and which ones do I need? The trick is to shave of the outer skin while staying inside the lines. I would think I would need a very fine tool for the edges plus a wider one for the larger spaces. Anything else? 2. Cutters. What should I get to replace the little scroll saws that come in the kits? Do craft stores carry higher quality saws that will leave a sharper edge? 3. Power tools. I have seen reference to a kit by Dremel specifically for Halloween. It seems to be out of stock everywhere that I looked. But I would think that their regular mini cordless would be just as good (or better), but what bits do I need? I think they make cutters that look like drill bits as well as various types of shaving bits. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks -- For email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com |
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On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:12:10 -0900, "Peggy"
wrote: You've already mentioned dremel tools, so my only suggestion is looking into specialized hand wood-working tools geared for intricate work. ~Peggy Have you used a Dremel on a pumpkin? Which bits did you find most useful? Thanks -- For email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com |
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sorry, I haven't. I was just thinking what wood carvers and ivory carvers
use and dremel came to mind. ~Peggy "Top Spin" wrote in message ... On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 16:12:10 -0900, "Peggy" wrote: You've already mentioned dremel tools, so my only suggestion is looking into specialized hand wood-working tools geared for intricate work. ~Peggy Have you used a Dremel on a pumpkin? Which bits did you find most useful? Thanks -- For email, use Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com |
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On Mon, 01 Nov 2004 06:01:43 -0800, Top Spin
wrote: 3. Power tools. I use a plasma cutter. But then my "pumpkins" are steel. http://codesmiths.com/shed/heads/eric_ernie.htm |
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