Getting Started with 3D Carving: Bits + Finishing Kit

Use this kit to carve and complete the projects in Inventables CEO Zach Kaplan’s book, Getting Started with 3D Carving. This kit includes bits for carving your projects and finishing materials to give your projects a professional touch. Educators: we recommend one finishing kit for every 8-10 students. Purchase the Getting Started with 3D Carving Materials Kit for the components you’ll need to complete the projects in Getting Started with 3D Carving. This kit includes: Bits 1/32” upcut fishtail bit – This fine-detail bit is an excellent choice for carving intricate details on softer materials. 1/16” upcut fishtail bit – A great middle-of-the-road choice for complex designs requiring more detail than ⅛” bits but a quicker carve time than 1/32” bits. 1/8” 2-flute straight cut bit – Straight bits have vertical flutes that don’t pull the material up or down. They are ideal for cutting materials that splinter easily, like plywood. 1/8” spiral upcut bit – Upcut bits pull chips up and away from the material. They leave a rougher finish at the top, but a smooth finish at the bottom of a pocket. Learn more about carving bits here Finishing Materials Wood Finishing Kit – includes a sanding block, food-safe mineral oil, and a cotton cloth for applying mineral oil Sanding block – Smooth down any sharp edges of your projects. Gorilla Glue – Gorilla Glue is known for its industrial holding power and versatility. It easily bonds wood, stone, metal, ceramic, foam, glass and other materials.