Tool used for curved cuts in MHS Sleeve

[charlescdavis]

I am trying to figure out the method used to make nice curved cuts in MHS sleeve tubes. I see a bunch of you guys have nice curves in your overlays, but I cant seem to get them.
I did a search for this, but if I missed the thread please shoot me a link. Thanks

[Onli-Won Kanomi]

Most use Dremel type rotary tools [and a lot of skill and patience] to make those fancy overlays.

[charlescdavis]

What type of bit (grinder, cut-off disc,...)

[Hasid Lafre]

Disk, then using a drum sander to clean it up.

[cardcollector]

A dremel.
Cutting bits,
Sanding bits,
engraving bits,
grinding bits...
You will spend a lot of money on bits...;)

Then clean it all up with 220 grit sand paper

[Onli-Won Kanomi]

Master Jedye of Gemini Concepts [whose Dremel-Fu is very strong] posted this mini-tutorial on FX-Sabers.com...hope it helps:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=20093.0

[duncan29793]

most helpful, thank you very much :wink:

[charlescdavis]

Thanks for all the help

[DarthHideous]

I use the Dremel Diamond cutting wheel.

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/AttachmentsAndAccessories/Pages/AttachmentsDetail.aspx?pid=EZ545

It cuts metal very well. Then I finish the lines with sanding drums like described above.
The diamond wheel ins't cheep, but it works great, better than the fiber cutting wheels, imo.