Would this be a good tool to carve a pumpkin? Never done it in my life, but now I have a kid. Trying to find the right tool without breaking the bank.
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Probably not. It's pretty thick - it has 3 blades side by side - so precision is not really possible with this thing. If it were me, I would just buy one of those little pumpkin carving kits - but not the cheapest one I could find, some have better quality than others.
788853
This can do the job but probably not the best tool for it. I would recommend buying a craving kit instead
788854
This would probably work with a large pumpkin since the blade is a bit tall.
788855
It might be able to but it's made for drywall and is very sharp definitely not a tool for kids. Try searching for pumpkin carving kits AC Moore had some great ones
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i would say yes it would be great to carve a pumpkin, but it is extremely sharp, so be careful your kid doesn't get a hold of it.
73591
I used my tool for cutting and detail sanding. . For those two jobs it's great... never did any sculpting sorry. . But am sure you could use this tool for it if that's what you want to do.
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Maybe not quite the right tool simply because the teeth do not go right to the end of the blade. There is another small saw called a flush cut, I believe, which does have teeth going right to the end of the blade. You may still have trouble using just a saw for the job unless there is a gap between the molding and the floor. But the Shark saw is an excellent tool to have around and does make very fine cuts on the pull stroke as well as having a coarser cut side. Get one just for the hell of it !
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After posting my comment I just happen to read someone else's that says he ruined his shovel bit on the basement floor. At least thats what i think he's saying. If so then he didn't quite understand the shovel bit is not for concrete or cement. Its for hard dirt or clay. The tool has work perfectly for me and unless your using it on a daily basis or trying to bust 4 foot thick walls down this thing will work fine. yes the case sucks and the handle sucks. but with a little modifications this "can" be a great tool. Lets not forget the price either fellas... i would buy this again and again... After posting my comment I just happen to read someone else's that says he ruined his shovel bit on the basement floor. At least thats what i think he's saying. If so then he didn't quite understand the shovel bit is not for concrete or cement. Its for hard dirt or clay. The tool has work perfectly for me and unless your using it on a daily basis or trying to bust 4 foot thick walls down this thing will work fine. yes the case sucks and the handle sucks. but with a little modifications this "can" be a great tool. Lets not forget the price either fellas... i would buy this again... » Read More After posting my comment I just happen to read someone else's that says he ruined his shovel bit on the basement floor. At least thats what i think he's saying. If so then he didn't quite understand the shovel bit is not for concrete or cement. Its for hard dirt or clay. The tool has work perfectly for me and unless your using it on a daily basis or trying to bust 4 foot thick walls down this thing will work fine. yes the case sucks and the handle sucks. but with a little modifications this "can" be a great tool. Lets not forget the price either fellas... i would buy this again and again... « Show Less
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What is it you want to do? Almost any of these knives can make a 1/8th inch cut. Are you carving figrures, reliefs, or woodcuts?? I am msainly a woodcut artist. These tools are fine for all those purposes. Learn to keep them sharp. If you have more questions, email me at nicholascrome@yahoo.com. Or phone 812 339 2245.
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absolutely, the biggest mistake beginners make is thinking you must have a huge assortment of tools. Think of what cuts you need to make and how to adapt the tools you have. Take your time, enjoy, improvise if need be but above all ENJOY!!! Carving is very satisfying!
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It'd sure easily cut the foam board. I got this for carving fake pumpkins which are pretty much just foam.
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Dear inquirer. Most of us are using the Makita Blade with the Makita Saw. I find them to make quality products specifically for their own product line. Just be sure to get the correct # of teeth for the intended use. Happy Cutting--Bigfooot
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I used it in a giant pumpkin... So I'm sure a watermelon would work as well.I did have to scoop out the inside of the pumpkin a bit though. The pumpkin's skin was roughly 3 inches thick and the threading couldn't reach without some thinning out.like I said.. It was a GIANT pumpkin.Filled it with spiced cider and it lasted all night with 30+ people using the tap. I woke up the next morning (November 1), feeling rough. But there were no leaks and the tap (faucet) was cleaned out and placed in the drawer for this Halloween!Hope this helps!
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I bought a blade and it cracked after a few months. I just put my food processor away in the garage. Another blade doesn't seem worth it, but hand chopping herbs is very time consuming.
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can you make dadoes with this? If not is there another hand tool that I could make dadoes and rabbets out of? i can't invest in a table saw or high powered equipment they seem pretty expensive. (I'm a apprentice level carpenter and beginning to take interest in wood working)
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Fortiflex! I had two 4200's due on me within one year. The first one died in three weeks. I the bought a fortiflex and haven't had any problems. Also if you're using it for wood carving the fortiflex is much more powerful and better for carving. I purchased a carving hand piece with chisels for mine and it's fun you can also use foredom hand pieces on the fortiflex I purchased foredoms quick change hand piece so you don't have to use any chuck that's also nice. Good luck.
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Hi! Sculpting is a whole different bag of bananas. For less detailed rough work, I still prefer the Black and Decker. It's got more power and does not heat up as much. However, for your intended purpose, I would advise you to look on Amazon for something like the Dremel 4000 6/50 for this reason. The B&D has 3 FIXED speeds that your are locked into which is fine for sharpening, cutting, routing, and the like. But if you are doing fine intricate work where the speed and material removal is critical, I would advise the type of switch on the Dremel which is variable from 5,000 to 35,00 RPM. You can fine tune it so it doesn't bind or grab your work piece. If you go to the Amazon page for the Dremel 4000 and scroll down you'll see an example of fine woodcarving being done with it. If the unit is too big for your hand you can always use the flex shaft. I know it's considerably more money and it will get warm. But when you're investing hours in an endeavor like sculpting you don't want to say "Oh (you fill in the blank)". For your needs...The Dremel is the way to go...It is still cheaper than some of the REAL high end hobbyist rotary carvers. Hope this was helpful.
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The extension tool allows for fine detailed work. With the right attachment, I believe you can carve egg shells. Probably will need 1500 grit tip. I've used it to carve walnut shells.
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Really, it's just a matter of what you're looking for. The Mora is a great knife to get you started into carving without spending a fortune on a professional carving knife. The bad is, it doesn't come as sharp as what you're going to want, so while it works, you'll want to spend some time honing the edge. The geometry of the blade isn't perfect either, so you have to work harder than you would with a more expensive knife. The good: So far, my experience has been positive. It's solidly built. I've never had a problem with the blade becoming loose from the handle, so no worries there. For the price, this is an excellent knife. If you decide in the future that you want to get a little more serious about carving, I'd highly recommend Kestrel tools, but they aren't cheap. I hope that helps, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
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The Create is a good tool. I'm a graphic designer and I use the Create both at home and at work. If you try to find something bigger or better you're going to spend a lot of money... and since you're a student you might not be ready to shell out the big bucks.
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China - just like everything else that costs less than 20 bucks. Sorry, but you should still get them, they are awesome, or I guess you could carve your own out of an American Oak in your backyard, but seems like it would be a lot more trouble.