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badger Novice
Joined: 03 Sep 2006 Posts: 63
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject: Tools for shaping wood into forms |
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One thing I like about this forum is that a lot of you guys like to make wood masters for vac forming. I'm a big fan of it, and I try to avoid plaster.
So, what do you guys use when shaping the wood? What tools are best for "hogging" out the big chunks, removing the big areas before fine tuning? What's a good way to get nice smooth curves, for something like shoulder bells and stuff?
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badger Novice
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Oh yeah, and what type of wood do you start with, and how do you finish/seal it when you're done? |
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tubachris85x Master
Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 351 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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I think its been said before, but I think the common wood, or wood composite rather, is call MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Unlike typical wood, it does not splinter (too my knowledge) and is a good wood to work with for this type of thing.
As for tools, I personally use a jigg-saw to cut the shapes, sometimes a circular saw (rarely), I have a hand held belt sander, as well as a much smaller Mouse sander. I will also use metal wood files for various things I might need something small for.
As for a sealer, Ive only used it once for a normal grain type of wood, but Im sure it works with MDF as well. I picked up a can of a material for wood, I dont know the name, but it was labled as "sanding sealer," and it comes in a can, and you have to brush it on in layers, sanding a bit between coats. It leaves a look of a laquor or a nice finish after its applied. _________________
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tubachris85x Master
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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I think its been said before, but I think the common wood, or wood composite rather, is call MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Unlike typical wood, it does not splinter (too my knowledge) and is a good wood to work with for this type of thing.
As for tools, I personally use a jigg-saw to cut the shapes, sometimes a circular saw (rarely), I have a hand held belt sander, as well as a much smaller Mouse sander. I will also use metal wood files for various things I might need something small for.
As for a sealer, Ive only used it once for a normal grain type of wood, but Im sure it works with MDF as well. I picked up a can of a material for wood, I dont know the name, but it was labled as "sanding sealer," and it comes in a can, and you have to brush it on in layers, sanding a bit between coats. It leaves a look of a laquor or a nice finish after its applied. _________________
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CJanssen Expert
Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 215 Location: Beaverton OR
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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MDF is easy to sand down and work with. I use a belt/disc sander alot, also a band saw. I think my favorite tool is an angle grinder with this wood sanding head
as far as sealing, i have only used wood primer on my molds.
CJ _________________ "What, you think your some kind of Jedi?" |
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LaughingCheese Expert
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 138
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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If you like to over complicate things you could build a CNC router...
(Which I plan on doing... ) |
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badger Novice
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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CJanssen wrote: | MDF is easy to sand down and work with. I use a belt/disc sander alot, also a band saw. I think my favorite tool is an angle grinder with this wood sanding head
as far as sealing, i have only used wood primer on my molds.
CJ |
I bought one of those the other day, but I have yet to try it out. Glad to hear it's a useful one.
Is it good for "hogging" out large areas? or more for refining the shape?
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cod Master
Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 322 Location: San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Stanley Sure-forms, flat and round are always nice to have on-hand for many things wood-like _________________ <.o'> |
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DarthVader1 Expert
Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 193 Location: Phenix City, AL
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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badger wrote: | CJanssen wrote: | MDF is easy to sand down and work with. I use a belt/disc sander alot, also a band saw. I think my favorite tool is an angle grinder with this wood sanding head
as far as sealing, i have only used wood primer on my molds.
CJ |
I bought one of those the other day, but I have yet to try it out. Glad to hear it's a useful one.
Is it good for "hogging" out large areas? or more for refining the shape?
badger |
Me too. I bought one of these from the local WALMART when I saw it, and I believe they will do a heck of a good job with the MDF. _________________ Robert
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