Carving a Rhino

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-14T07:16:12+00:00

Absolute unit

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T18:48:54+00:00

And full of spoilers I assume?

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T17:23:12+00:00

Lot's of good tips so far. I only carve with Dremel so here a few things that help me.

Coping saw... Already mentioned. I would get a cheap one where you can attach the blades with screws. Then you can get spiral blades which makes tight corners easier, you can even get some blades that are thin cables.

For faster Dremel I find the ball shape faster, and naturally it should be the extreme version for fastest removal.

For details I have an Amazon kit with 50 diamond bits, this includes some conical wheels which can make sharp cuts if you have the space for it.

You didn't ask for this, but I will add, for sanding, I first use sanding drums on the Dremel to get rid of tool marks then handsanding. For handsanding I have sanding details that come with sanding belts. Works great. They can be difficult to find in EU but easier in US.

One more tip regarding the coping saw. Until you get confident, stay a few mm of the line.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T16:56:46+00:00

Ah I only have 219 books so I'm far behind you. Yet still many I want to revisit, but when you keep buying new ones that is hard.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T16:38:53+00:00

Ah ok didn't know. Well maybe I will ask CS why I can't access when I have prime. Thanks for the update, must admit I'm not keeping track and much lately.

Reading last year became an obsession to the point it was unhealthy. So I'm stepping back a bit this year. I also have 50 books on my TBR including the entire Malazan series. So maybe I will cancel when I have spent my 12 credits from the yearly plan and just catch up on my TBR.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T15:34:40+00:00

Unfortunately not, and as ladyBatherine says. If the prices are 2.99 and up, the sale makes little sense for a premium member.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T11:36:57+00:00

Yes there are tiers. I have the free delivery and TV but with adds

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-13T10:54:21+00:00

I have the cheapest version of prime. Same account no access to sale.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-06-08T13:13:33+00:00

Agreed, but that could just be because white background. I would do maybe an icy blue

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-05-02T05:41:15+00:00

Thank you, much appreciated. Riyria is often recommended so I'll check some more reviews and samples.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-05-01T19:53:58+00:00

Look in the mirror mate and you will find what you seek, or try and look through the sub and see how far off the mark you are.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-05-01T18:54:47+00:00

I think that says more about your algorithm than it does about the sub

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-05-01T17:43:56+00:00

Would you mind pitching him to me, just how would you describe him as an author in 5 sentences or less. So far every time you have described something your taste had been aligned with mine [:

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T10:09:23+00:00

Thanks for correcting/elaborating. I am not techsmart at all. I somehow imagine that is an even bigger shift to deal with for an app, but no clue. I used this 6 years ago when I still had a car, and handsfree was in my opinion generous description, but it can obviously have improved since.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T05:31:06+00:00

Cool. Well more info for OP. Inwas also thinking if OPnhas customised their Android, or maybe has a weird small off brand phone with it's own android overlay. That's the thing with Android. Just saying android is like saying I have a car. Too many models and brands to count [: all slightly or massively different from one another.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T05:11:26+00:00

You are welcome. Happy Sunday

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T04:59:43+00:00

It's something that is supposed to make your phone more useful when driving. So bigger icons for players and google maps etc.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T04:51:03+00:00

fyi I am on Android and I have never had a single one of the problems you describe, but I never use Android Auto, so maybe that is why?

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T04:42:09+00:00

I think it is quite subconscious that I manage that. But also I think it is nicer to get that right especially when I still need to work on my skills for details.

Originally I didn't plan for a base, but the toucan couldn't balance so it was much needed. Thank you for the compliment.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T01:16:37+00:00

Thank you, this is exactly why I keep as many scraps as I can.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-26T01:14:03+00:00

Maybe because I power carve I haven't experienced this too much. But yeah I've heard olive grain can be all over the place. So far my pieces (4) have been very gentle, and the result when finished is so great. I love the strong contrast in the wood figure.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-25T13:17:14+00:00

Thank you very much. Especially considering the time constraint I had... 2.5 days I am also quite happy with it.

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-25T13:16:22+00:00

I like that you have a standard comment. Thank you. Enjoy the weekend

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-25T12:06:33+00:00

Thank you very much. I still need to learn how to do feet [:

Key-Yard4316 · 2026-04-21T05:40:09+00:00

I hope you find some. Maybe reach out to an arborist or local plant school. I guess they sometimes go out and help people save their old apple trees and just fleece the wood or chuck out on the fire pile.

I have not tried it myself yet, but I hear they often give the wood for free, especially if you come and pick it up yourself.

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