Could these be used to carve in plaster? Are the tools hard and stiff or would they bend if dragged across that type of surface?
379942
They are pretty sturdy but they are not very sharp. I would think a sharper instrument would work better.
379943
I haven't put these to something as hard as plaster, but they seem capable. Also, know that the blade tips in this set are not very fine edged. If you're going for overall shaping on a large scale, you'd be better off with a Dremel like Osomatta recommended. On a very fine scale, these may or may not be delicate enough.
379944
Very high quality, very rigid, could be used for any art, dentistry, ceramic. I'm glad I got them.
379945
You could probably use them to carve Plaster of Paris, however, it would be slow going. You'd probably be better served using a Foredom or Dremel tool with a burr to carve plaster. These tools were intended (and usually used) for carving wax models when casting dental crowns and appliances...They are stiff, but not completely inflexible (and it depends upo the specific tool). They are not stiff like wood carving chisels or gouges.
1838506
They are flexible, but I don't know how well they'd work in sewing projects. You'd have to try it and see.
715234
gypsum board , NO problem...if your talking old plaster over wood lath ,yes. it will cut through it but blade sharpness will suffer after a while. best to use the half moon blade as it will do plaster and last longer. to cut holes for outlets it will do the job. . but if you have a lot of cutting you better have a couple replacement blades. it's still a great tool.........
245750
First try them as they are. My guess is they will work just fine. Then, very carefully sharpen the edges of some of the tools (I did) and I wouldn't be surprised if you could do your own dentistry work. I have used them for finishing plaster of Paris castings, soap carving, and a number of other materials and I've had not problems at all. They were a good investment.
289175
Sorry, I bought these for wood carving. My daughter, who is a chef recommended them to me. She cuts and uses these for all kinds of preparation.
1392248
I doubt it. I noticed where someone else had problems with these through thick plaster
2216179
I have used cheap bits that either fall apart or bend. These hold up very well either in wood or standard steel. So far no problems .
1201516
Yes, but not so much as to be problematic. They will flex and are great for scraping. They're yielding, but not wimpy.
50137
The metal is not too thick to re-bend, but it would take some strong plyers and probably a hammer. I also can't say if the metal is plyable, ie: if it would break at the current bends. For the price, I would try it, and then look at a big box store to replace them with something if they broke.
723119
Yes, you can bend them, they are just like any other pipe cleaner except they are a little ruff so they can really clean out you pipe. Not the best for any craft project due to them having this extra function.
1283332
These are lightweight. Work great on wood - and even light metal ( aluminum ). Probably do hard steel ( once ). If you are thinking about lubricant - these are not CNC bits. They are nice, cheap homeowner bits for your Dremel.
911499
i think these are fairly versatile tools. i use them for sculpting epoxy putty and they are working quite well.
1186341
I had one of these a long time ago. As far as I can tell they are only intended for wood working not metal working. They are fine for a beginning wood turner doing pens, small bowls and the like. I have not done any work on metals, but I don't think I would start working metals on this lathe. However, I have heard of some people doing limited work on brass on similar lathes, but never stainless steel. But, as I said, I haven't done metal work so I might be mistaken.
541069
They are a bit flexible ----I would make a frame out of 1 x 4". I did this and covered with broadcloth from Hobbylobby. Looks great! You also don't want those little fibers drifting around with no covering.The perfect cutter is an electric carving knife.
293670
I would suggest using a coping saw, they are designed to cut intricate shapes from wood.
2219181
I've never tried to sharpen them. I have sharpened other bits and blades etc. You would want to sharpen from the hole side only. I would imagine a dremel would work fine though.
2097635
No jessie curved objects or very hard objects are not well finished. This is more for light work such as balsa wood, acrilic ir plastic.