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When I let go of what I am, I can become what I might be. No. 2
AndiWolfe

When I let go of what I am, I can become what I might be. No. 2

"When I let go of what I am, I can become what I might be." Lao Tzu.

This is the second of this series. Redwood burl. 4 inches diameter.

photography by Jerry Anthony
Hello Andi, Hope you are well. Excellent. I am wondering how you reached in so far with such fine detail.
Regards
Glenn
 
very nice
 
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it very much.

Glen - I use a micromotor tool for the detail carving. The bur that allows me to get into tight places is a straight fissure one from:

http://www.bursforcarving.com/HPBurs1.html
 
Thanks for the info Andi, I will have to look at buying some. Our $ just took a giant dive against yours. So I might wait a little while. Have you used tapered die sinking cutters? (Similar to burrs)
Hope you are enjoying your bird watching.
Regards
Glenn
 
Thanks, Gil!

Glenn - I've not tried the die cutters. If there's a website you can link, please do so. The bird watching is going great. I did some birding in Ireland a month ago and will do some in Nepal next May (that's assuming I'll be able to catch my breath!).
 
Hello Andi, You might remember Gordon Ward at the 2005 Collab. He 'swears' by the die sinking cutters. I have been wanting to buy some. There are various USA manufacturers see- http://www.menlo-usa.com/catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=56

http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/melin-tool/complete-tool-catalogue-2008/die-sinking-11880-4283-_39.html?Frame=1&quelle=main

http://www.sgstool.com/products/endmills.asp

They come in various tapers and sizes and coatings, for industry.
I have tried to contact suppliers in USA to buy some but they seem reluctant. Perhaps unwilling to post a small quantity to Australia???

I am not surprised to hear you are busy. I hope you are well
Regards
Glenn
 

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