Q&A for How to Carve Wood with a Dremel Tool

Carve away from you, and make sure you don't drill into the table you are drilling on. This works best with a clamp.

Yes. Adhere the carving to an under-wood with a temporary adhesive. Hot beeswax might do, as you can heat the entire piece and the beeswax will melt. I use ordinary paraffin or candle wax.

About 1- 1 1/2 inch if doing relief carvings on pine, and about 2 inches on basswood. If you're doing it on butternut, then about 1/2 inch

You can have it custom made for you but that's expensive. Another option is to reverse the motor, be sure that the dremel tool is unplugged, and you have safety gear.

You do not have to use sandpaper unless you want to make it clean and smooth.

A tornado bit is used when drilling holes, usually used when making whistles.

Dremels are not designed to be reversed. There is a way to do it (reversing the motor), but it's not simple. You may find some videos on YouTube by searching for "reverse Dremel motor."

Use high speed. Low speed is for cleaning and non-cutting applications.

A Dremel is a versatile tool for cutting, sanding, and carving. While many local stores might not carry all the carving heads, you can find them online. Identify what you want to do, and you might get the right tool suggestion. Carving requires a steady hand, and it's best to outline your work first as a guide. Always prioritize safety by wearing goggles and a mask.

You can carve into plywood as long as the top layer is thick enough to accommodate your design. Be careful when carving to ensure the carving depth is appropriate for the material.