apharing Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi guys, im pretty new on here, but i have been reading the forums for a while. I am working on my first swimbait right now, i have done a few crankbaits and poppers. I was wondering how you guys carve the details (gills, eyes, ect). Any help is apreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I give the the wood to my pet monkey and he does all the work for me.. I would ask him but he doesnt talk much. Edited January 17, 2010 by The_Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I give the the wood to my pet monkey and he does all the work for me.. I would ask him but he doesnt talk much. Ok ok.. just having fun... I use my finger nails for most of my detail gill marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I press the flat end of a Dremel cylinder cutting bit into the wood to make eye recesses. Don't usually carve gills but have a set of woodcarving knives if the mood hits. You can also carve with various Dremel (and other brand) high speed steel or tungsten bits. I just can't see giving a power tool to my monkey to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I press the flat end of a Dremel cylinder cutting bit into the wood to make eye recesses. Don't usually carve gills but have a set of woodcarving knives if the mood hits. You can also carve with various Dremel (and other brand) high speed steel or tungsten bits. I just can't see giving a power tool to my monkey to play with. LOL!!! GOOD ONE BOB! IM ON THE FLOOR! Edited January 17, 2010 by The_Rookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrophius Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi guys, im pretty new on here, but i have been reading the forums for a while. I am working on my first swimbait right now, i have done a few crankbaits and poppers. I was wondering how you guys carve the details (gills, eyes, ect). Any help is apreciated. thanks There is actually a tutorial on here about carving gills. It is in the.......tutorial section!* *Monkeys not included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.dsaavedra. Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 dremel high speed cutting bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apharing Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 thanks guys, i just checked out that tutorial and it helped a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
