Project:MicroTrees: Difference between revisions
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|materials= | |materials=2 mm graphite rod | ||
|tools=[[Metal Lathe]], [[Scalpel| | |tools=[[Metal Lathe|metal lathe]], [[Scalpel|scalpel blade]] | ||
|software= | |software= | ||
|cost=< | |cost=< 3$ | ||
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I saw some pics on the internet of sculptures made out of pencil lead. I decided to start with something simple. | I saw some pics on the internet of sculptures made out of pencil lead. I decided to start with something simple. | ||
Xmas trees seemed just right. I used a [[Scalpel| | Xmas trees seemed just right. I used a [[Scalpel|scalpel blade]] to carve into the rotating rod. It's a good idea to rest the blade on the [[lathe]]'s cutting tool. | ||
[[File:Turning graphite.jpg|thumb| | |||
[[File:Turning graphite.jpg|thumb|left|I used a mechanical pencil to hold the rod in place ´cause it was to small for the chuck]] | |||
[[Category:Quick Projects]] | |||
[[Category:Turning]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:49, 26 December 2018
| ProjectInfoBox MicroTrees | |
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| Status: | finished |
| Release Date: | 12/2018 |
| Initiator: | Luzian |
| Materials Used: | 2 mm graphite rod |
| Tools Used: | metal lathe, scalpel blade |
| Approx. Cost: | < 3$ |
I saw some pics on the internet of sculptures made out of pencil lead. I decided to start with something simple. Xmas trees seemed just right. I used a scalpel blade to carve into the rotating rod. It's a good idea to rest the blade on the lathe's cutting tool.
