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Join Date: Sep-2004
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Originally Posted by Joanie
Hi Mike! Loved the article! Interesting and innovative! It might be a good idea to mention safety when using the tools to carve. Safety goggles at least, right? Flying rock chips versus eyeballs, not a good scenario.
How much damage does the rock do to the hatchet? Is this something to reserve an old, chipped up hatchet for?
Joanie
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Hi Joanie
Regarding flying rock chips, I quote from the article:"Before beginning, I soaked the stone in water for several days. This way, when I start carving and drilling, the sharp dust won't fly all around."
However, you are correct. Eye protection is important.
Re. the hatchet. I buy high quality tools for this sort of work, but even so, they will get dull easily. A power grinder is necessary to keep an edge on the tool.
Mike
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