I decided that some carving tools would help speed the process of wood removal for shaped bowls. After asking around, I figured that my best bet, for starters, was to get some carbide burrs for my Dremel. I bought three different shapes with 1/8" shanks, dusted off my flex shaft and holder, bought a leather glove to protect the "holding" hand and gave it a try. I also positioned myself by the drill press, where I have a pretty efficient dust collection system, and also could sit at a comfortable height.
The results seemed good enough to order another Dremel (reconditioned, without accessories) so I could have it ready to go without having to change over parts. Here's a picture of my set-up:
If all goes as planned, I should have some interesting projects to post down the road!
